HÀ NỘI — The search is on to find Miss Grand International 2023, which begins in Việt Nam tomorrow.

Contestants face a busy schedule travelling from north to south through many provinces and cities across the country including Hà Nội, Hạ Long, Huế, Đà Nẵng, Hội An, and HCM City.

Activities in the first phase of the competition such as interviews and Việt Nam Beauty Fashion will take place in provinces and cities in the North and Central regions of Việt Nam.

Competition rounds such as national costume, semi-finals and finals will take place in HCM City.

Contestants from other countries can learn about tourism, culture and the people of Việt Nam through a series of tours to visit famous landmarks nationwide.

The final night of the Miss Grand International 2023 contest will take place on October 25 at Phú Thọ Gymnasium in HCM City.

Brazil's Isabella Menin, the reigning Miss Grand International, will follow the activities within the competition and Thailand's Engfa Waraha, the 1st runner-up Miss Grand International 2022, will attend the final night.

Lê Hoàng Phương represents Viet Nam at Miss Grand International 2023. — Photo courtesy of Sen Vàng

Lê Hoàng Phương, 27 from Khánh Hòa, will represent Việt Nam after winning Miss Grand Vietnam 2023 on August 27.

Phương received a lot of attention and support from a large number of people across the country.

With many years of experience in the field of art, Phương is currently the Founder and CEO of an architectural construction company. She is also a model and designer.

Phương is also pursuing her education to obtain a master's degree and actively participate in philanthropic activities in society.

Miss Grand International, which was founded in 2013, is one of the world's largest beauty contests with the aim to focus on humanitarian issues and promote peace.

This year, more than 70 contestants from all continents will participate in the competition.

Nguyễn Thúc Thùy Tiên was crowned Miss Grand International 2021, being the first Vietnamese contestant to reign as titleholder. — VNS