Live online exchange with Miss ASEAN Friendship 2017 representatives

Here is a live report of the questions and answers given by our five beauties

- Miss ASEAN Friendship 2017 Nuttanan Naree (Thailand)

- 1^st runner up Huynh Thi Yen Nhi (Vietnam)

- 2^nd runner up Benedicta Heda Mercy Charis (Indonesia)

- Top 5 finalist Tinaprit Kaur Dillon Balwant Singh (Malaysia)

- Top 10 finalist To Mai Thuy Duong (Vietnam)

Photo by Huy Pham

Bui Duy Khanh (30), businessman

Good afternoon, now that the Miss ASEAN Friendship 2017 competition is over, what are the most precious lessons you have learnt from the experience?

1^st runner up Huynh Thi Yen Nhi (Vietnam)

The most important thing I have learnt is that if you have a dream, you have to fight for it, no matter what. Through this contest I could prove that I can do it.

I have brought glory to my family and Vietnam by winning the 1^st runner up position in Miss ASEAN Friendship 2017. To me this was not about the contest, it was an experience and exchange with the other girls who represented their countries in front of the entire ASEAN community. I have learnt so much of other cultures by befriending and sharing with these enthusiastic girls.

Tran Nhat Quang Minh, Ho Chi Minh city, chef

Welcome to Vietnam. What do you think about Vietnamese people? Have you explored Vietnamese food? What dishes did you like the most?

2^nd runner up Benedicta Heda Mercy Charis (Indonesia)

Vietnamese people are simple and kind, they are extremely hospitable and attentive to their guests. Personally, since the first moment people have been friendly and treated me as a member of their families. I could feel they wanted to make me feel as welcome and comfortable as if I were home.

This was the first time I have tried Vietnamese food and found it to fit my taste surprisingly well. Your food contains a lot of vegetables and even the fried dishes are very good. For example, the chicken fried in honey, was heavenly, along with other street food. I also loved the seafood and oysters in Phu Yen.

Hoang Ngoc Oanh, reporter:

Congratulation for finishing at such high places at Miss ASEAN Friendship 2017. What do you think about Vietnamese journalism?

Top 10 finalist To Mai Thuy Duong (Vietnam)

First, I would like to thank you for your question. I think that journalism has significant influence on our lives, especially show business. Miss ASEAN Friendship 2017 drew strong attention from journalists. This was a great joy to myself as well as to other contestants.

Journalists made a vital contribution to popularising the contest, and even though it has ended, Vietnam Investment Review still cares about it and us a lot, and helps contestants to share our images, information, and thoughts with followers.

I want to send my most sincere thanks to all the journalists who have cared and followed the contest. I hope that news agencies will continue to follow us in our upcoming activities and programmes.

Tieu Bao (23), student

Hi Yen Nhi, through the many contests you have participated in, can you tell us about what the organisers usually ask contestants? In Miss ASEAN Friendship 2017, did the organisers prepare all questions and answers for contestants?

1^st runner up Huynh Thi Yen Nhi (Vietnam)

Of all the contests I participated in, including Miss Ao Dai 2016 and Miss ASEAN Friendship 2017, the most frequent questions were “If you won the first prize, what would you do to help your country?” and “What were your motivations to join the contest and what message do you want to sent people?”.

In Miss ASEAN Friendship 2017, organisers prepared 33 questions as preference material for contestants, most of which were related to the ASEAN. This is important knowledge to a beauty representing the ASEAN, as it includes historical knowledge and up-to-date information on the future operations of the ASEAN.

Nguyen Thanh, reporter

Yen Nhi and Thuy Duong, you have won a number of beauty contests before. What convinced you to join Miss ASEAN Friendship 2017?

1st runner up Huynh Thi Yen Nhi (Vietnam)

My reasons were quite simple: it was to enjoy youth and live to the fullest. This was a wonderful opportunity to make new friends—even if it is only in Southeast Asia, it is still exciting.

I also wanted to represent the image of Vietnamese women, who are not only beautiful on the outside, but also very intelligent, and keep their heads high even in the face of challenge and their hearts full of love.

Pham Ngoc Thai (27) Hoan Kiem district, Hanoi

I heard that you only had time for a short visit to Hanoi, but were you impressed by our city? What did you the most impressive? Thank you and wish you all success in the future.

1^st runner up Huynh Thi Yen Nhi (Vietnam)

Actually, me and my friends have not had time to visit Hanoi, we were busy meeting consulates and sponsors. All contestants know that Hanoi is the capitol of Vietnam and has more than 1,000 years of history. They were all very excited and were looking forward to exploring Hanoi.

According to the organisers’ schedule, tonight all five of us will take a stroll around the Sword Lake.

Miss ASEAN Friendship 2017 Nuttanan Naree (Thailand)

To be honest, we did not have much time to explore Hanoi. However, during our visit, I have been deeply impressed by the beautiful views of the Sword Lake at night and the walking street.

We walked around the Sword Lake and visited the night street Ta Hien. The atmosphere there was so young and full of energy, we found it incredibly interesting. Thank you for your question and wish you all the joys in life.

Quoc Huy (18)

Hi Benedicta head Mercy Charis! Can you share with us your most memorable moment from the contest in Vietnam? When do you think you are the meanest? What part of your body do you “hate” the most?

2nd runner up Benedicta Heda Mercy Charis (Indonesia)

It was a time I shared with 27 contestants from across Southeast Asia. We had dinner and went camping together. I was mesmerised with Phu Yen’s beautiful beach.

I live in Indonesia, but I have heard a lot about Hanoi, and I was very impressed during my visit. The walking streets are dazzling and bring the city alive.

In Indonesia, the streets are very quiet during working hours, but Hanoi is absolutely buzzing all the time. Yesterday we had an amazing sightseeing trip around Sworld Lake, even if only by car.

About the bodypart I “hate”... I think I am the least happy about my eyebrows because they are not as well-defined as the others’ (laughs).

Bui Duy (30), businessman

Good afternoon, now that the Miss ASEAN Friendship 2017 competition is over, what are the most precious lessons you have learnt from the experience?

1st runner up Huynh Thi Yen Nhi (Vietnam)

The most important thing I have learnt is that if you have a dream, you have to fight for it, no matter what. Through this contest I could prove that I can do it.

I have brought glory to my family and Vietnam by winning the 1st runner up position in Miss ASEAN Friendship 2017. To me this was not about the contest, it was an experience and exchange with the other girls who represented their countries in front of the entire ASEAN community. I have learnt so much of other cultures by befriending and sharing with these enthusiastic girls.

Miss ASEAN Friendship 2017 Nuttanan Naree (Thailand)

This is an interesting question. In the contest, the most precious thing I have learnt is to appreciate our differences.

We come from different countries and you know what, this also means a lot of differences in culture, lifestyle, and character.

I have realised the value of differences in the beauty of every nation in the ASEAN, especially Vietnam, where the contest was held.

I have come to recognise and will appreciate these values, and I think this is the most precious thing I have learnt through the contest.

Tran Nhat Quang Minh, Ho Chi Minh city, chef

Welcome to Vietnam. What do you think about Vietnamese people? Have you explored Vietnamese food? What dishes did you like the most?

2nd runner up Benedicta Heda Mercy Charis (Indonesia)

Vietnamese people are simple and kind, they are extremely hospitable and attentive to their guests. Personally, since the first moment people have been friendly and treated me as a member of their families. I could feel they wanted to make me feel as welcome and comfortable as if I were home.

This was the first time I have tried Vietnamese food and found it to fit my taste surprisingly well. Your food contains a lot of vegetables and even the fried dishes are very good. For example, the chicken fried in honey, was heavenly, along with other street food. I also loved the seafood and oysters in Phu Yen.

Top 5 finalist Tinaprit Kaur Dillon Balwant Singh (Malaysia)

I loved the chicken rice in Phu Yen. Certainly, this dish is a must try when visiting Phu Yen. An interesting thing, I have tried Indonesian and Thai food in Hanoi and they are also great. I have no complaints about Vietnamese food whatsoever.

Phuong Thao (21) Ho Chi Minh City

Hi Benedicta, when you return to your country, who is the first person you want to share your happiness with?

2nd runner up Benedicta Heda Mercy Charis (Indonesia)

When I return, I want to share with my friends and family the memories I have made during the conestt in Vietnam, especially with my mother because she was the one who encouraged me every day during my time in Vietnam.

She is also the one I missed the most during the contest.

Minh Anh, student

Hi international beauties, if you had a chance to come back to Vietnam, where would you visit and what dishes would you try?

2nd runner up Benedicta Heda Mercy Charis (Indonesia)

I would love to visit Danang and Ha Long Bay because I know they are famous attractions in Vietnam. I love the sea. In Jakarta where I live, there are no beaches, so I love visiting the seashore. I love water sports, such as surfing, and I really love the fresh salty ocean breeze. It just makes me feel so relaxed.

Top 5 finalist Tinaprit Kaur Dillon Balwant Singh (Malaysia)

Today we visited the Malaysian and Thai ambassadors in Hanoi. I met some Malaysian people and took a lot of photos. I was so happy to see they hung our photos up on their walls immediately.

We also visited Eropi, a jewellery store and they gave me a beautiful pearl jewellery. I really loved the gift.

That was my whole day, not too busy, right? I know that there are numerous attractions and delicacies to explore in Vietnam and I will try everything in the future.

Thu Phuong (45), Hanoi

Hi Nuttanan Naree. After becoming Miss ASEAN Friendship 2017 what will you do to persuade people to support the community?

Miss ASEAN Friendship 2017 Nuttanan Naree (Thailand)

Thanks for your interesting question.

I think that to persuade people to help the community, the first things that we should do is to prove that this is a good thing that will bring about positive changes for the community.

Besides, I think another important thing is that we should keep our character and share it with people around. We can adapt and adjust our behavior to get on well with people, but it is important to remember who we are, where we are from, and preserve these values. By doing that, I can persuade more and more people to join meaningful social activities.

Duong Minh Tuan (28), Hanoi

Can you tell me how you feel about the people and scenery of Phu Yen where Miss ASEAN Friendship 2017 took place?

1st runner up Huynh Thi Yen Nhi (Vietnam)

From the moment I arrived to Phu Yen, I found the people very friendly and always ready to help. The people there are very honest, always smiling, even when they seem tired or busy. All contestants received help from the locals. Especially the volunteers, they always showed us and the contest the highest consideration during the entire trip.

I remember one time we had to move quickly from Cendelux Hotel to Sao Mai Stage and an enthusiastic cab driver drove me there. Unfortunately I forgot my purse, but he said “It is ok, you just go practice for the show, try your best!” He even helped take my luggage inside. That was such a nice gesture and I remember him fondly.

About the scenery, there is a saying in Vietnam: Golden forests, silver sea—and Phu Yen embodies this saying. I am amazed at Bai Xep, there are mountains on one side filled with greenery and a long beach and deep blue sea on the other. I cannot even describe my feelings when witnessing that beautiful scene.

There are also Ghenh Da Dia ( Sea Cliffs of Stone Plates) and Thap Nhan (Swallow Mountain)—they always give off the feeling that Vietnam was gifted with natural beauty. In the future, Phu Yen will surely become a tourism hotspot domestically and internationally.

Tung Duong (27)

As the 2^nd runner up in a beauty contest that promotes friendship and unity, do you have any plans to promote and help strengthen the relationship between Vietnam and Indonesia in particular, as well as other countries in the region in general?

2nd runner up Benedicta Heda Mercy Charis (Indonesia)

This is a contest to promote harmony between the ASEAN countries, so it is not only about Vietnam and Indonesia.

When I return to Indonesia, I will share my experiences from this contest with everyone. I also want to be the bridge that connects the two countries even more.

Van Hoa, 35 years old, fashion designer

Hi Thuy Duong! What do you think about showbiz in Vietnam? The position of Top 10 in an international beauty pageant is not too bad, do you think you could join the Vietnamese showbiz? Thank you so much.

Top 10 finalist To Mai Thuy Duong

At present, I do not care too much about showbiz as an artist, I am only part of the audience who follow the developments.

I think that every field has its own two sides, and showbiz is not an exception. The important thing is whether you want to see it in a negative or positive light.

Recently, I was overjoyed to be one of the ten beauties who were honored at an international beauty pageant, but it is not the first step in my plan to join showbiz. Currently, my top priority is to become a fashion designer and spend more time with family and friends.

I think that I have a plenty of chances to challenge myself in many other contests, and maybe good luck will smile on me.

Duc Long (33)

Hi Yen Nhi, can you tell us what the most exciting and memorable thing that happened to you during the contest was?

1st runner up Huynh Thi Yen Nhi (Vietnam)

It was the Tuy Hoa Clay Pot rice restaurant, where all contestants relaxed and had lunch and dinner. As such, this place was always full of laughter and we swapped stories after the daily activities in the programme.

This was also the place where everybody could relax and just be themselves, be young and happy, unrestricted by the image of a Miss ASEAN Friendship contestant.

Sometimes we danced or imitated the funny gestures we saw during the activities.

I remember a contestant from Indonesia, Riana Rahmawati, she pronounced "lighter" as "Korek," which we found really funny, and everybody called her "Miss Korek" because she always filled everyone with laughter and energy.

Minh Thuy, Tu Liem district, Hanoi

Hi Tinaprit Kaur Dillon Balwant Singh, can you tell me who in your family had the biggest influence on you and did he or she follow your performance during the contest?

Top 5 finalist Tinaprit Kaur Dillon Balwant Singh (Malaysia)

In my family, my father had the biggest influence on me. My mother was also important, but if I had to name only one person, it would be my father because my mom had my sister and brother. My father is my hero. He helped me make important decisions.

My parents let me choose my own life. They are not only my parents but they are also gods in my heart, as they brought me up and taught me to take the first steps in life.

Son Tung (40), Bac Giang

Congratulations, Nuttanan Naree, I would like to ask you a question unrelated to the contest. Are you interested in the stock market and do you intend to invest in the future?

Miss ASEAN Friendship 2017 Nuttanan Naree (Thailand)

I am interested in the stock market because I studied Marketing in college. Therefore, I have learnt a lot about the financial market, including the stock market, to help my future career.

Aside from that, I have opened my own business. So I studied a lot about investment and business. When I return to Thailand after the contest, I will learn more about investment and quite possibly the stock market, too.

Huu Trung

Hello Yen Nhi, as runner up of the host country, what have you done to connect with international friends and head towards the ASEAN house of beauty and friendship?

1st runner up Huynh Thi Yen Nhi (Vietnam)

The thing that unites every contestant is enthusiasm. I tried to talk and communicate with them as much as I could, to find out more about their personalities as well as help them with difficulties when they first arrived to Vietnam.

I believe that if you treat people with sincerity, you will receive sincerity and love in return.

Language is also an important connection: if I could not speak English, then I surely would not have been able to communicate with other contestants.

After 3 weeks, it feels like we have all become a family, and we still share happy moments with each other through a Facebook group chat.

Thu Huyen (21)

I have a question for Yen Nhi. Who had the most influence on your life?

1st runner up Huynh Thi Yen Nhi (Vietnam)

Certainly, my mom had the biggest influence on my life, as she always gave me advice to raise over difficulties. At present, I do not live near my mom and we call each other once a week only.

My mom created a Facebook account to follow me. When I am sad, she immediately calls me and cheers me up. There is no sadness she cannot help me through.

Hoang Anh, 25

Hi Benedicta, how many times have you been to Vietnam? How did you like visiting Phu Yen and meeting the people here?

2nd runner up Benedicta Heda Mercy Charis (Indonesia)

Phu Yen has a lot of beautiful sceneries. Since I live in a modern city, I was amazed by the traditional and natural beauty of this place.

Phu Yen does not have many buildings, but a pure beauty.

The locals are frugal, nice, and very caring.

Van Hai (25), Nghe An province

Congratulations to Nuttanan Naree for winning the crown of Miss ASEAN Friendship 2017. Did you have a happy trip to Vietnam? Which landscapes have you visited?

Miss ASEAN Friendship 2017 Nuttanan Naree (Thailand)

Thank you so much for your question. I had a wonderful time in Vietnam and this has been a very impressive trip. Over the last two weeks, I was in Phu Yen and enjoyed the amazing atmosphere as well as landscapes.

I love exploring, sightseeing, and taking part in outdoor activities. Phu Yen has beaches, mountains, and many other interesting activities. Thus, I had taken part in many activities here and I was very happy.

Doan Phi (31)

Yen Nhi, what are your standards for a boyfriend?

1st runner up Huynh Thi Yen Nhi (Vietnam)

I believe in destiny, but I do not have specific standards, because girls always like men who are handsome, talented…

But when destiny comes knocking, even if the person is not perfect, he is still the only one for you.

I only have a tiny requirement for my boyfriend, that is to know how to listen and be empathetic, and share when I need, and have ambition in his career. But about appearance, just "moderately handsome" is fine, someone too handsome will take a lot of work to keep (laughs)

Thu Ha, Hanoi

Benedicta Heda Mercy Charis, of all the contestants of Miss ASEAN Friendship 2017, who was the one closest to you, and who impressed you the most?

2nd runner up Benedicta Heda Mercy Charis (Indonesia)

I was closest to my roommate, Juliet, who is also from Indonesia. She has taken part in some beauty pageants before, so she is very experienced.

She advised me on what I should and should not do. Besides, she took care of me a lot. She was the best partner I ever had.

Hai Minh

To Nuttanna Naree, what is your biggest passion, how do you nurture and follow it? Do you like doing business, do you think you will be a businesswoman? What are your goals for the next 5 years?

Miss ASEAN Friendship 2017 Nuttanan Naree (Thailand)

Thank you for your question.

My biggest passion is fashion. Actually, I am a model in Thailand and I am still following this career path. If the opportunity arises, I would like to go to the USA and try modeling in New York fashion shows.

For the current me, the stock market is a bit difficult, but still, I love doing business. In the future, I will surely study more about these fields and be more knowledgeable.

In time, I hope to open my own fashion shop. This can be considered becoming a businesswoman.

Pham Truc, Hanoi

I have a question for Yen Nhi. You are a model, so after your success in this contest, will you return to your usual work and life?

1st runner up Huynh Thi Yen Nhi (Vietnam)

Certainly, after the contest I have to do the mission of a runner up with the organisers. Afterwards, I will arrange my schedule to return to my modelling work, and at the same time, I will learn acting, but it is just a plan.

However, I think that I should spend more time with my family, because during the last two years, due to a busy schedule, I have lived far from them. In the finale, my family arrived to Phu Yen from Ho Chi Minh City to encourage me. This gave me more motivation to complete my performance.

Thus, I think that I must return to my family and the warm embrace of mom.

Hanh My (40), Ha Giang

Congratulations on becoming Miss ASEAN Friendship 2017. After winning the crown, do you have any plans for the near future?

Miss ASEAN Friendship 2017 Nuttanan Naree (Thailand)

Thank you for your question.

In the next 2 years, I will be responsible for carrying out the tasks of Miss ASEAN Friendship2017. As you know, I will participate in community activities, cultural exchange, charity, as well as cultural-entertainment events.

However, additionally, I have my own job and dream. I can become a member of a flight crew as a flight attendant in the future, in addition to a modeling career.

Thai An (15)

Hi Benedicta Heda Mercy Charis, I am so impressed by your radiant beauty. If there is a Vietnamese boy saying that he fell in love with you, would you think of working and living in Vietnam?

2nd runner up Benedicta Heda Mercy Charis (Indonesia)

This largely depends on the specific situation. I think that if we were truly in love, we could seriously consider it. However, I really love my family, so it will depend a lot on my business.

If we worked in Indonesia, we would live in Indonesia If we work in Vietnam, we would live here. They are all our countries so there will be no gap or difference.

Ha Linh, Hanoi

During the contest in Vietnam, did you notice any similarities and differences between the lifestyle and people of Vietnam and Indonesia?

2nd runner up Benedicta Heda Mercy Charis (Indonesia)

Vietnamese and Indonesian people are similar as they are both very curious and want to know more about the people, even if they have just met.

The difference is that Vietnamese seem to be even more open. When they see a beautiful girl, they are not afraid to make a compliment. Indonesian people are not like that.

Phan Van Hung, Phu Yen province

Congratulations, Yen Nhi. I am so proud of your success. As the 1^st runner up as well as Miss Tourism, can you tell me what you will do to the spread images of Phu Yen and Vietnam among our international friends?

1st runner up Huynh Thi Yen Nhi (Vietnam)

The contest has already made Phu Yen known to many international friends, and as a runner up and Miss Tourism, I wish to join and hold more meaningful events with the Top 3 finalists of Miss ASEAN Friendship 2017 to introduce Phu Yen as well as Vietnam to international friends.

I hope that I will have one month to visit all the attractions in Vietnam to gain more knowledge, so that I can honestly spread the word of Vietnam’s beauty. Then I hope that I will have a chance to visit all the countries in Southeast Asia.

Trinh Kien (27), Thanh Hoa

Hi Miss ASEAN, do you like Vietnamese food? What is your favorite dish?

Miss ASEAN Friendship 2017 Nuttanan Naree (Thailand)

Thank you for your question.

I really like Vietnamese food, especially Pho. The noodle and flavor of this dish are very different from Thai food.

Manh Tuong (26), Hanoi

Hi Nuttanan Naree, congratulations for becoming Miss ASEAN Friendship 2017! Do you frequently use Facebook or Twitter? If yes, can you tell me where I can follow you?

Miss ASEAN Friendship 2017 Nuttanan Naree (Thailand)

Thank you for your question. Just like many other youngsters, I spend quite a lot of time on Facebook.

My facebook is https://www.facebook.com/gwasii.kook

Recently, I have been sent a lot of friend requests sent, and I appreciate all the love that people give me.

Nguyen Van Minh, Ha Long city

Hi Yen Nhi, after seeing all contestants, what does beauty mean in the ASEAN?

1st runner up Huynh Thi Yen Nhi (Vietnam)

Youth, energy, and a beautiful soul are appreciated everywhere.

Although these girls use different languages, live and breathe different cultures, and think different thoughts, they live life to the fullest in their own way.

Mai Thao (35) Hanoi

Hi Nuttanan Naree, if you had a chance to change something, what would you change?

Miss ASEAN Friendship 2017 Nuttanan Naree (Thailand)

Thank you for your very interesting question. If I could change something, I would turn various languages in the world into a single common language.

When we all talk the same language, we can make friends easily, talking and sharing with each other. Everyone will care more about each other without the language barrier.

When we can share our opinions and discuss problems, conflicts will be solved more easily. Thereby, there will be fewer conflicts and people will become friendlier.

Ninh Kieu, journalist

Hi Nuttanan Naree, after becoming Miss ASEAN Friendship 2017, what will you do to contribute to the development of the ASEAN?

Miss ASEAN Friendship 2017 Nuttanan Naree (Thailand)

Thank you for your question. At the end of 2015, thanks to the efforts of member states, the ASEAN officially became an economic community. This was a historical milestone during the development of the ASEAN.

In my opinion, the most important mission should focus on humanity. To contribute to the development of the ASEAN, I will take part in different activities to support the community and to help unemployment.

I support creating more jobs to create and maintain wealth for our nations.

Ngoc Diep, student

Hi Benedicta Heda Mercy Charis, during your short time in Vietnam, have you made any Vietnamese friends, and will you keep in touch with them after you return to Indonesia?

2nd runner up Benedicta Heda Mercy Charis (Indonesia)

This was the first time I visited Vietnam, so besides the Vietnamese contestants, I have not had the chance to make any other Vietnamese friends.

(Thinking) oh, I have one more, the photographer (Smile).

Nguyen Tung, Ngu Hanh Son, Danang

What do you think when I say ASEAN countries should have more competitions in fields other than beauty contests, such as tourism, cuisine, and education, to promote exchanges between countries and regions, thereby improving the spirit of cooperation between neighboring countries?

Miss ASEAN Friendship 2017 Nuttanan Naree (Thailand)

I completely agree. I think beauty contests are important because they honour the charm of women. This contest has honoured the charm of women in the ASEAN countries, including my home, Thailand.

However, we should focus more on cultural activities of the ASEAN countries, as well as educational, community-based, and humanitarian activities.

More competition in tourism, cuisine, and education would create more opportunities for interaction between countries in the region, therefore promote cooperation and harmony between countries.

Top 10 finalist To Mai Thuy Duong

After working with other contestants from the ASEAN countries, I have learnt a lot from other cultures in the region. To me, that is a great joy and honor.

Through this, I could feel the importance of exchange between countries in the ASEAN and I hope that there will be many big competitions and programmes in different fields. Aside from language barriers and time constraints, I believe that limitations in the organising process in countries are very important.

If you love and care about Miss ASEAN Friendship 2017, then please support us to create more beneficial programmes like this.

1st runner up Huynh Thi Yen Nhi (Vietnam)

I think it is a very good idea and would require a lot of support from the government as well as Vietnamese people since it is not just a competition, but a platform to exchange culture and traditions, and promote tourism in all SEA countries.

I myself have always wanted to travel the world, and this is an opportunity for the young generation to take part in and create a community for children to learn about culture, people, food, and the modern education of SEA countries. Simultaneously, we can promote cooperation and strengthen the unity among SEA countries, together building a prosperous ASEAN community filled with laughter and happiness.

Ly Quy Khanh, fashion designer

Hi Thuy Duong, one of your hobbies is fashion designing, so what do you think about the Ao Dai—the traditional costume of Vietnamese people. Do you think that the Ao Dai is a symbol of Vietnamese tailors? If yes, how old may these tailors be? Thank you so much.

Top 10 finalist To Mai Thuy Duong

Hi Khanh, I am so happy to answer your question.

Ao Dai is not only a national costume, but it is also a symbol of the culture and beauty of Vietnamese people.

I am not surprised when at present, with the daily life of Vietnamese people enhanced, taking care of beauty is a necessary need. However, the Ao Dai is still the first choice of Vietnamese women at important events because it helps them to show their charming beauty.

I believe that not only me, but all other girls also feel confident and beautiful when wearing the Ao Dai. Through the traditional costume, not only can we show our sense of fashion, but we can also demonstrate our love to our country in front of our international friends.

If the Ao Dai is the symbol of Vietnamese tailors, we owe them an immense thanks. And if I have to answer the question about the age of these tailors, I think they are as old as the long history of Vietnam.

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