Three beauties to represent Vietnam at Miss Sake International 2023

The three local representatives at Miss Sake International 2023 were announced during the grand final of Miss Sake Vietnam which was held on May 28 at the Mikazuki Japanese Da Nang Hotel in Da Nang.

Pham Thien Nga, 24, from Hanoi surpassed 17 other finalists to be crowned Miss Sake Vietnam 2023. The first and second runner-up titles went to Ha Thi Cam Le and Luu An Phuong.

A total of 17 finalists competed in the Japanese kimono and Vietnamese Ao Dai (traditional long dress) segments on May 28.

The final night also featured talent showcases, as well as presentations put on by the finalists.

This marks the first time that Miss Sake has been held in the country for all single women between the ages of 18 and 40.

The purpose of the event is to celebrate the full beauty of Vietnamese women, select an inspiring face to represent the nation at international pageants, and to strengthen existing ties between the country and Japan.

This year's function aims to mark the 50th anniversary since the original establishment of diplomatic relations between both sides, an event which occurred back in 1973. The qualification round was held in April and May, with 17 contestants being chosen to progress to the final round of Miss Sake Vietnam 2023.

Each year sees the Miss Sake competition seek representatives who will be responsible for promoting Japanese history and culture through sake, with the event currently in its 10th year in Japan and other countries.