The contest’s official gala will take place at 8pm on August 14 involving all 37 candidates in four contents: traditional costumes, swimsuits, gala evening dresses and questions and answers.

To create favourable conditions for audiences, the organising board will sell 6,000 tickets at VND200,000-1 million per ticket. Tickets will be allocated to 30 agencies in Hanoi, Hai Phong, Hai Duong and Quang Ninh for sale, more details can be seen at www.hoahauvietnam2010.vn.

Also, at every sub-competition, tickets will be sold to the public at prices of VND200,000-500,000 per ticket.