Miss Universe contestants visit Ha Long Bay

28/06/2008 -- 10:18 PM

Quang Ninh (VNA) - Eighty contestants of the Miss Universe 2008 on June 27-28 visited northeastern Quang Ninh province where they called at well-known Ha Long Bay and voted for it as one of the world’s seven natural wonders. On June 28 evening, the beauty queens joined a seashore gala night and an exchange with Vietnamese entrepreneurs. Many of their souvenirs were auctioned during the event to raise funds for the Thanh Nien daily-initiated Nguyen Thai Binh scholarship programme. This is the first time Vietnam hosts the beauty contest since its inception more than 50 years ago. The event is a chance for Vietnam to promote the image of its land and people to the world.-Enditem
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