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Renowned visual artist, Quang Dai, has debuted his thought-provoking installation art at the Palais-Royal, a historic landmark in the heart of Paris. This former French royal palace has provided the perfect backdrop for Dai’s captivating exhibition. The show’s title “How are you these days?” is elegantly displayed on the stained glass window of the gallery, featuring translations in Vietnamese, English, and French. The profound message behind this artwork is the significance of fostering connections and building relationships through dialogue.  The artworks are on display at the Royal French Palace in District 1, Paris, France. The pieces showcased in the exhibition are meticulously crafted using synthetic fibers, resins, and handcrafted finishes. Through their vibrant array of colors, these artworks evoke a wide range of emotions, creating a sense of being intricately molded from clay. The Palais-Royal is a historical landmark situated in the 1st district of Paris...

The crown awarded to the winner is crafted with the utmost craftsmanship, featuring 24-karat gold and adorned with an exquisite arrangement of 872 zirconia stones, carefully selected to simulate the brilliance of diamonds. Additionally, the crown is embellished with 380 yellow citrines and 255 emeralds of various sizes, adding a stunning touch of color and elegance. The artists have skillfully incorporated iconic Vietnamese symbols, such as rice plants, pigeon wings, and lotus flowers, onto the crown. Their intention is to honor the nation’s deep-rooted traditional values. The team worked tirelessly and dedicated a cumulative total of 1,080 hours to meticulously crafting the crown. The runners-up are honored with four exquisitely designed tiaras. These tiaras are crafted with the finest 24-karat gold and embellished with a stunning collection of 2,400 precious gemstones. The intricate detailing and luxurious materials make these tiaras a true symbol of elegance and achievement. Cr...

The pageant draws the participation of 38 contestants from across the world, with the ultimate winner set to receive a cash prize of US$100,000. Local beauty Thanh Thanh Huyen (R) joins a number of foreign beauties who model Ao Dai during the semi-final night. The Khanh Hoa native stands at 1.70 metres tall and measures 85-61-89. She is most notable for finishing in the Top 15 of Miss Universe Vietnam 2015 and now works as an emcee. Beauties wear Ao Dai from the exquisite “Nàng Hậu” collection by fashion designer Dinh Van Tho. Vietnam is the host country of the first Miss Charm pageant. The beauty pageant aims to honour the beauty and talent of women worldwide. In addition, it is also a chance for contestants to promote their country, cuisine, culture, and tourism through activities held during the competition. The pageant was first launched in 2019. After two delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the contest officially restarted in 2023. ...