Chuck Kuhn's Asia in Photos: One billion people watch Miss Universe in Vietnam

Saturday, April 5, 2008

One billion people watch Miss Universe in Vietnam

About one billion people in 160 countries and territories will watch Miss Universe 2008 taking place in July in Nha Trang City, south central Khanh Hoa province, through live broadcasts on NBC channel. Over 7,500 people will be present at the final round ceremony in Vietnam and more than 800 reporters will cover the event. The final round will take place at 9pm local time on July 14, including nine minutes of advertising for Vietnam’s tourist sites, landscapes and culture to the world. More than 100 candidates from throughout the world attend Miss Universe. Vietnam’s representative to take part in this competition will be chosen from recent national beauty contests. The candidates will not only stay in Nha Trang City but also experience a trans-Vietnam tour from Da Nang to Hue and Hanoi to understand more about the country.

No comments:

Post a Comment

They say "

“I can’t say what made me fall in love with Vietnam - that a woman’s voice can drug you; that everything is so intense. The colors, the taste, even the rain. Nothing like the filthy rain in London. They say whatever you’re looking for, you will find here. They say you come to Vietnam and you understand a lot in a few minutes, but the rest has got to be lived. The smell: that’s the first thing that hits you, promising everything in exchange for your soul. And the heat. Your shirt is straightaway a rag. You can hardly remember your name, or what you came to escape from. But at night, there’s a breeze. The river is beautiful. You could be forgiven for thinking there was no war; that the gunshots were fireworks; that only pleasure matters. A pipe of opium, or the touch of a girl who might tell you she loves you. And then, something happens, as you knew it would. And nothing can ever be the same again.”
― Graham Greene, The Quiet American

Tips on Travel to Vietnam

It's always warm in Southeast Asia apart from high mountains, so leave the heavy clothing at home. Cotton and breathable fabrics are always better than synthetics -- although cotton does wrinkle a lot when traveling! December through April is roughly the dry season in that region, although it can still rain a little. December is a good time to go in terms of temperature -- cooler than in the humid summertime. Either way, wearing more clothing (shirt sleeves and long pants) is always more respectful towards the Asian culture, especially when visiting temples and rural areas.