Miss Mekong Delta beauty contest 2017 will be held on May 9-July 23rd, announced the organization board at a press conference of the event in Ho Chi Minh City on May 9.

The pageant is open for contestants in 20 Southern cities and provinces, including Ho Chi Minh City, Ba Ria-Vung Tau, Binh Thuan, Dong Nai, Binh Duong, Binh Phuoc, Tay Ninh, Long An, Tien Giang, Ben Tre, Tra Vinh, Vinh Long, Dong Thap, An Giang, Kien Giang, Ca Mau, Bac Lieu, Soc Trang, Hau Giang, Can Tho and others.

The jury will whittle contestants down to 30 for the final rounds which will be held in Can Tho City on July 22. 

The final will include competitions, evening gown, swimsuit and Ao dai (traditional long dress).

The contest aims to promote culture and tourism of the southern region to visitors

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