Miss Ngoc Diem: 'There is no need to have too many beauty queens'

After the Covid-19 pandemic, beauty pageants have restarted and are taking place continuously. In 2022, up to 22 large and small beauty pageants will be licensed to be held.

On August 27, the Miss Tourism Vietnam 2022 contest held its national preliminary round in Ho Chi Minh City. The event was attended by many beauty queens and runners-up such as Miss Ngoc Diem, Miss Khanh Van, Miss Giang My, and runner-up Le Hang...

When asked about the current boom in beauty pageants, Ngoc Diem - Miss Vietnam Tourism 2008 and a member of the contest's jury - frankly shared her perspective: "If you ask me, do we need to have so many beauty queens, the answer is no. And if you ask me, do we need inspirational women who are attached to a certain mission, the answer is yes."

Miss Ngoc Diem shares her views on beauty pageants. Photo: Screenshot

Miss Ngoc Diem added: "Even if there are 22, 30 or even 50 beauty pageants, it may create competition, but if you think positively, it is healthy competition. From there, the organizers will create quality contests that aim for real value."

The reigning Miss Tourism Vietnam believes that, from a positive perspective, beauty pageants will create a playground for girls to improve themselves. Besides, this is also a cultural and artistic activity aimed at many fields. In particular, if beauty pageants do well, they will create beautiful role models for young people.

Miss Giang My, People's Artist Quang Vinh, Miss Khanh Van at the press conference. Photo: Organizing Committee

Responding to this issue, People's Artist Quang Vinh - Head of the contest's jury, said that each beauty contest will be within a certain scope and content. Therefore, contestants have the right to participate in many different contests. They may not achieve results in this contest, but achieve results in another contest.

People's Artist Quang Vinh emphasized: "In Vietnam, there are many good Misses, Misses in many fields, many different positions and roles. Sometimes we often assume that Misses must be the most beautiful people in Vietnam, they are the best at everything, so we often blame them for all the responsibilities. This seems incorrect."

Sharing about the difference between the Miss Tourism Vietnam 2022 contest and other beauty contests, People's Artist Quang Vinh said that the theme of the contest isSpreading Vietnamese colors,Therefore, a beauty queen must have both "beauty and charm".

"We can have a very beautiful Miss but if her speaking ability is limited, it will be a disadvantage. However, if that same beauty has good speaking ability, it will be very convenient for finding a tourism ambassador. For Miss Tourism, the Organizing Committee really needs contestants who can communicate and have good diplomatic skills."

The Miss Tourism Vietnam contest was first held in 2008 with the mission of promoting the tradition, culture and image of Vietnam tourism. The current Miss is Phan Thi Ngoc Diem. After 14 years, the contest officially returns with the final night scheduled to take place on November 27 in Phu Quoc.