Eighteen-year-old Nguyen Tran Ha Linh from Ninh Binh has been crowned Miss Multicultural Vietnam 2026 after surpassing 19 other contestants in the grand finale held on April 5 at the Ho Guom Opera House in Hanoi.
Miss Multicultural Vietnam 2026 Nguyen Tran Ha Linh.
Standing at 1.76 meters tall, Ha Linh is currently a student at the High School of Education Sciences, under the University of Education - Vietnam National University, Hanoi.
Her decisive moment came during the Q&A round, where she was asked how young people can preserve traditional culture in an era shaped by rapid technological advancement and social media.
“In today’s digital age, young people can both integrate globally and preserve their cultural identity. The most important thing is awareness and pride in our roots,” she said.
She added that preserving culture can begin with simple actions - learning history, wearing traditional attire, participating in cultural festivals, and sharing meaningful cultural values on social media through creative and modern content that still carries the spirit of tradition.
“Families and schools also play a crucial role in guiding young people to understand that culture is not outdated, but rather the foundation that helps us grow and affirm our Vietnamese identity in a globalized world. Preserving culture is not about returning to the past, but about bringing traditional values forward into the future,” she concluded.
Her articulate response and confident stage presence convinced both judges and the audience, playing a key role in her overall victory.
The top five contestants.
Beyond her beauty and composure, Ha Linh also boasts an impressive academic record. She previously received the Pioneer Scholarship from Swinburne University of Technology and earned multiple awards, including third prize in a school-level literature competition, second prize in the “Lang dong HOLA” contest, and several distinctions in online academic Olympiads in literature, mathematics, and geography.
She is also an active class leader and regularly participates in community activities. Prior to winning Miss Multicultural Vietnam 2026, she was crowned HES’s Beauty 2025 - a title celebrating both intellect and appearance.
The first, second, third, and fourth runners-up titles were awarded to Nguyen Thi Thu Truc, Nguyen Hong Hai Van, Trinh Thi Hue, and Luu To Uyen, respectively.
Additional awards included Miss Intelligence (Nguyen Hong Hai Van), Best Body (Nguyen Le Phuong Linh), Miss Talent (Luu To Uyen), Best Performer (Nguyen Thi Thu Truc), Miss Photogenic (Pham Thi Huong), and Miss Media (Nguyen Tran Ha Linh).
Vietnamnet.vn
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