Tường San is the first Miss Vietnam to win National Costume award in Miss International. — Photo courtesy of Missosology

HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam’s representative at Miss International 2019, Nguyễn Tường San, made history by winning the Best National Costume award at the beauty pageant that concluded yesterday in Tokyo, Japan.

The 19-year-old also beat contestants from other countries and territories to become one of the eight finalists of Miss International 2019.

The national costume that helped San to win the title – Rồng Chầu Mặt Trời (Dragons Flanking the Sun) – was designed by Hồ Hoàng Ca Dao.

The crown of Miss International 2019 was presented to Miss Thailand Sireethorn Leigharamwat. The runner-up positions went to Miss Mexico, Uganda, Colombia and United Kingdom, respectively.

The titles of miss continents were presented to Miss Hawaii (Miss International Oceania), Miss Liberia (Miss International Africa), Thailand (Miss International Asia), Netherlands (Miss International Europe), and Peru (Miss International America).

This year’s Miss International gathered contestants from 83 countries and territories, surpassing the previous record of 77 contestants last year and making it the biggest turnout in the pageant’s history. It is one of the three most prestigious beauty contests, along with Miss World and Miss Universe.

San from the capital city of Hà Nội was the second runner-up of Miss World Vietnam 2019. 

“A journey that ends will open a new one. After spending several days taking a break with my family, I will come back to Việt Nam soon to embark on a new journey that will be full of excitement. It will be a journey in which I will become a strong girl, determined girl with tireless efforts to reach new heights in the future,” San said after Miss International 2019 concluded.

“I would like to thank everyone with all of my respect and affection,” she added. — VNS