On August 23, the 111 contestants were divided into groups to explore cultural and tourism attractions in Khanh Hoa and the area formerly belonging to Ninh Thuan Province. The activities are designed to help participants gain a deeper understanding of the landscapes, cuisine and daily life of communities along Vietnam's south-central coast.
Miss World contestants will experience Khanh Hoa's culture, cuisine and landscapes (Photo: Organising committee).
In addition to sightseeing programmes, several key Miss World events will take place in the province. The Talent competition is scheduled for August 24-25, while the Top Model contest will be held on August 28 as part of the 17th Vietnam Beauty Fashion Fest.
The second round of the Head-to-Head Challenge will follow on August 29.
On the evening of September 2, all 111 contestants will perform traditional dances representing their home countries and cultures at April 2 Square in Nha Trang.
The grand final of the 73rd Miss World pageant is set to take place at the same venue on September 5.
Beauty queen Bao Ngoc is representing Vietnam in this year's contest (Photo: Organising committee).
This marks the first time Vietnam has hosted Miss World. Organisers said the event aims to promote the pageant's humanitarian mission while supporting Vietnam's goals of cultural promotion and sustainable tourism development.
