This is the third time the contest has been held aiming to strengthen solidarity among the Vietnamese community abroad and introduce Vietnam and its culture to international friends.

The organizing board will select the best 17-27 years old candidates for the final round, which will take place in Berlin on August 6.

The winner will receive a crown presented by Miss Vietnam in Europe 2009 Nguyen Ngoc Kieu Khanh.

The winner of Miss Vietnam in Europe 2011 will receive EUR5,000, and the first runner-up and second-runner up will be awarded EUR2,000 and EUR1,000 respectively.