Miss Vietnam 2020 Do Thi Ha is a law student. Photos courtesy of Do Thi Ha

How do you feel about preparing for the upcoming Miss World 2021 in Puerto Rico?

Right now, I am on a tight schedule and there are days when it is very tiring, but I am still very excited because I am on this journey of preparing for the Miss World 2021 competition. It will be a memorable experience for me when I think back.

The pandemic is the biggest challenge for me. Three or four months ago I was supposed to move to Ho Chi Minh City for training, but I couldn’t due to the pandemic.

Eventually I just had around one month for all the training sessions. But with the dedication and support of the whole team, I believe I will do well.

How have you prepared for the competition?

A few months ago, due to the pandemic situation in HCM City, I could only do preparation in Hanoi. At that time, I did exercise at home, learned English and enriched my background knowledge.

After I arrived in HCM City with my team, my schedule was quite tight. I have learned other things including dancing, cat-walking and many other skills. Though it was tiring, it was a fun time and I really enjoyed it.

Ha will represent Vietnam at the Miss World 2021 beauty pageant.

Could you describe a typical day preparing for the beauty pageant?

My day starts at around 6am. I learn and practise dancing in the morning before having a two-hour break for lunch. Then I go ahead and practise the catwalk or other skills in the afternoon. I finish working by 5 or 6pm. I often study English or have a rest in the evening.

Vietnamese women have achieved strong results at international beauty pageants. What is your goal?

Earning the title of Miss Vietnam 2020 is proof of my efforts in improving myself every day. I feel grateful for being chosen to represent Vietnam at Miss World 2021. When I look at the achievements of previous Vietnamese representatives, I am impressed.

Reaching the top 12, Luong Thuy Linh is the Vietnamese representative with the highest-ever finishing position in the competition so far. I have set a goal to achieve that position or even higher. As the competition gets closer, I will use the time effectively to have the best preparation for the competition.

Ha helps prepare food packages for disadvantaged people affected by COVID-19.

What do you bring to Miss World 2021 as a representative of Vietnam’s beauty?

From a very young age, I have trained myself to become a brave, resilient, dynamic and creative woman. As a representative of Vietnam, I will bring those traits along with confidence, hospitality and authenticity to the Miss World competition. I believe that with all this in mind, I will win the love of all the judges and contestants.

Could you tell us about your most memorable experience in the past few months?

It has been a memorable time for me and a lot of other people as we have just gone through a devastating pandemic. I joined a number of charitable projects to help workers who were stuck in Hanoi and HCM City. Joining these projects gave me a stronger sense of the value of giving, and made my life more meaningful.

Ha was crowned Miss Vietnam in 2020.

I worked with soldiers and volunteers to prepare 1,000 food packages for disadvantaged people, especially those in rental areas. Each pack included rice, milk and canned fish. It was not much but I hope it helped make the recipients feel a bit better amid the pandemic.

As honourable president of a charitable organisation, I have received many requests for help. Though our life has almost returned to normal, there are many still stuck in the city, as well as poor people that need help.

When I came to a commune in Binh Thanh District to deliver relief packages for the locals in need, I saw the other side of the city where the poor live, which was completely different from the luxurious side many often think of. It urged me to help more people.

Source: Vietnam News

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