Students from Nguyen Canh Chan High School won first prize in the Elegant Female Student Contest at the Bach Ma Temple Festival 2023.

As part of the Bach Ma Temple Festival program, on the evening of February 28th, the Thanh Chuong District Youth Union, in coordination with the District Department of Culture and Information, organized the "Elegant Female Student" contest for the 2023 Bach Ma Temple Festival, with the participation of female students representing the youth of high schools in the district. Photo: Huy Thu

To participate in the competition, the contestants underwent elaborate preparation and training, from choosing their outfits to practicing singing, dancing, presentations, and Q&A sessions. The competition included traditional ao dai (Vietnamese long dress) performances, self-selected outfit performances, talent shows, and Q&A sessions. In the photo: The contestants look graceful and stunning in the traditional ao dai performance. Photo: Huy Thu.

After the traditional ao dai and self-selected outfit rounds, six outstanding contestants were selected to participate in the Q&A and talent rounds. Photo: Huy Thu

In the talent and Q&A rounds, contestants showcased their talents through singing and dancing performances and answered questions demonstrating their understanding of the traditions of the Youth Union, the Vietnam Youth Federation, the Bach Ma National Historical Monument, social media, etc. In the photo, contestants interact with the audience. Photo: Huy Thu

Cao Viet Ha, a 12th-grade student from Nguyen Canh Chan High School, won first prize in the competition. Mr. Trinh Van Nha, Chairman of the Thanh Chuong District People's Committee, presented the certificate to the winner. Photo: Huy Thu

Reportedly, Viet Ha is an all-around excellent student for many years, having won second prize in the Math competition and an honorable mention in the Biology competition. Her dream is to become a successful entrepreneur so she can help many disadvantaged people in society. Photo: Huy Thu

The "Elegant Schoolgirl" contest is a major highlight of the annual Bach Ma Temple Festival program. In the photo: Beauty queen Cao Viet Ha bursts with joy alongside her parents after the competition. Photo: Huy Thu.