30 beauties coming from ASEAN member countries have arrived in Tuy Hoa City in the central coastal province of Phu Yen for the Miss ASEAN Friendship 2017 beauty pageant.

Contestants arrives in Tuy Hoa city for the final round of Miss ASEAN Friendship

The contest will take place from June 15 to July 2. Each ASEAN member country have 1-2 contestants at the contest.

The host country, Vietnam, selects three representatives who won the second runner-up and higher prizes at the national beauty contests for competition.

During the final round, the participants will compete in secondary categories including bikini and traditional costume modeling and a talent show.

In addition, they will visit local landscapes and relic sites, experience the local cultural characteristics and cuisine and join recording activities to promote the beauty of the coastal city of Tuy Hoa, as well as taking part in social welfare activities.

The Miss ASEAN Friendship contest aims to honour the beauty of women, as well as seeking people representing the spirit of friendship and peace among ASEAN member countries.

The event also contributes to promoting the image of the land and people of Vietnam, particularly Phu Yen province, to countries in ASEAN and around the world.

The 2017 contest is part of the activities to celebrate 50th anniversary of ASEAN establishment (August 8, 1967 – 2017)./.

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