According to Pham Trong Phong – head of the organizers, the contest, in its second time, started in late October and underwent several rounds to choose Top 10 contestants for the final round which will take place in Ho Chi Minh city on Jan 14th. This year’s contest has attracted more than 500 candidates, a two-fold increase in comparison to the first contest in 2014. Muine (Phan Thiet) destination is chosen as a venue for the swimsuit and sea gala-evening dress competitions on Jan 7th because the organizers want to promote the location’s beautiful sea landscape and tourism image. Reportedly, the Contest is jointly sponsored by Tourism and Entertainment magazine and Ho Chi Mini city-based Club of digital photographers.
My Thien (Source: Binh Thuan Newspaper)