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Forty best-looking women from around the country are showing off their beauty and talents at the final round of the 2012 Miss Vietnam pageant from Aug. 14-25 in the central city of Da Nang.
Forty best-looking women from around the country are showing off theirbeauty and talents at the final round of the 2012 Miss Vietnam pageantfrom Aug. 14-25 in the central city of Da Nang.

During the first five days of the final, the contestants took part inswimsuit and talent competitions, the contest’s organising boardannounced at a press briefing in Da Nang city on Aug. 20.

The candidates laid wreaths at the Martyrs’ Monument and participated in many social and charitable activities.

Organised by Tien phong (Vanguard) newspaper, the pageant attractedthe participation of over 1,000 contestants aged between 20-22 from allcorners of the country.

The crowned Miss Vietnamwill be awarded a 300 million VND cash prize, with the runner-upreceiving 150 million VND and the third place collecting 100 millionVND.

Sidelines awards include Miss Talent, MissBeach, Miss Ao Dai, Best Face, Best Skin and Best Hair. Each winnerwill receive 30 million VND.

These awards willbe announced at the final night to be held at the Tien Son SportPalace, Da Nang city, on Aug. 25.-VNA
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