Application: Miss Vietnam 2013 Application.pdf
About Miss Vietnam of San Diego™The Miss Vietnam San Diego™ is established with the primary focus of elevating the Vietnamese-American female as a national symbol of beauty and pride captured internally and externally through her poise, grace, intellectual strength, and individuality.
The pageant also serves to promote the Vietnamese culture by retaining the functions of the traditional dress ao dai, developing teamwork through cultural dances, and directing questions to educate the audience on the perception of culture via the eyes of Vietnamese females today. Last but definitely not least, its third purpose is to bring people together, females who participate, family and friends who watch, and all others involved in its formation, fostering a stronger sense of community.
It is an opportunity to develop long-standing friendships and to interact and have fun with peers who carry a similar Vietnamese-American identity. Overall, the Miss Vietnam San Diego is a non-profit event whose only purpose is to serve the Vietnamese community. It serves to elevate the Vietnamese-American female, to promote our culture and heritage, to develop a lasting bond between people of similar identity, and to define what it means to be united. In accomplishing its goal, it can truly say, everyone is a winner.
About Miss Vietnam of San Diego™Since the Tet Pageant is part of the festival, all you need is an admission ticket to the festival to enjoy the show. Tickets will be sold at the entrance on a daily basis.
FAQ- How old do I have to be?
- 17-25 years of age as of the application date.
- Do I have to be a student?
- No.
- Is there an expected marital status?
- Yes, only SINGLE applicants can join, meaning, never been married and never had children.
- Do I have to be full Vietnamese?
- No, you only need to be of Vietnamese decent.
- Do I have to know how to speak Vietnamese?
- No, but we do encourage participants to speak the Vietnamese language, after all, it is a Vietnamese pageant.
- Is there a height requirement?
- No, absolutely not!
- Is there an entry cost?
- No, absolutely no fees whatsoever, just your time, dedication, and energy.
- Is there a talent portion any time during this pageant?
- No, but there will be a simple, short, choreographed dance that all participants are required to learn.
- What if I don't know how to dance? Do I still have to learn this dance?
- We will hold a number of dance practices and will be teaching you the dance step-by-step. If you still don't know the dance, one of our committee members will personally work with you. Don't worry; it's not hip hop dancing....it's more like "múa."
- When and how long are these practices?
- Dates and times are still to be determined, but will probably be held during Saturdays and Sundays in the early afternoon.
- Where will these practices be held?
- The location is TBA
- Will rides be provided for me if I don't have any type of transportation?
- Unfortunately no, all participants are responsible for their own transportation.
- Do I have to attend these practices?
- Yes, practices are mandatory for all participants, unless it is an emergency. Should a participant not able to attend the practice, it is up to her to catch up and learn what she missed by either contacting one of the committee members or another contestant.
- What if I can't make it to any of the practices?
- It is crucial that all participants attend practices since the dance takes time to learn. If you are unable to attend any of the practices, please reconsider joining it next year when time permits.
- How many portions are there in this pageant?
- There are a total of six portions:
- Dance (in a complimentary ao dai given to all contestants)
- Áo Dài Tự Chọn Introduction (personally chosen traditional dress, not provided by the committee)
- Evening Gown Portion
- Top ten are selected for Q & A
- Top five are selected for Q & A
- Announcement of Miss Photogenic, Miss Congeniality, 4th Runner Up, 3rd Runner Up, 2nd Runner Up, 1st Runner Up, and Miss Vietnam of San Diego
- Will we be provided with these Ao Dai's and the evening gowns?
- All contestants will be given a complimentary ao dai for the opening dance portion; everyone will be wearing the same ao dai. It is the contestant's responsibility to get her own Áo Dài Tự Chọn and evening gown for the second and third portion of the show, respectively.
- Where is the pageant taking place?
- The pageant will take place at Balboa Park during the 5th Annual Lunar New Year Tet Festival hosted by VAYA.
- What is the date and time of the actual pageant?
- To be announced
- Will there be prizes for the winners?
- Yes, there will be a cash prize for the Winner and the first and second runner-ups, plus other prizes. There will also be a prize for Miss Congeniality and Miss Photogenic.
- How can I apply?
Please fill out the application below and email it to pageant@sdtet.com
Miss Vietnam 2013 Application- Can I get more details?
- Yes. contact pageant@sdtet.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 29, 2013
SAN DIEGO - The Annual Miss San Diego Pageant has been postponed, pageant organizer announced today. The Vietnamese-American Youth Alliance, which produces the annual pageant in conjunction with the San Diego Tet Festival, said that lower participant turn outs and time constraints are the reason for the postponement.
"We regret that we have to postpone the pageant this year," Festival Director Alexander Nguyen said. "This is the first time in our history that we have to postpone the pageant, but ultimately we feel this is the right thing to do. We have a standard that we hold ourselves to, and we would not feel right to put on a second rate pageant."
The pageant was supposed to take place on the evening of Feb. 16, the second of the day of Tet Festival. Organizers say that they are still accepting applications for the pageant, which will be held at a later date to be determined this year. In place of the pageant will be fashion shows, showcasing the beauty of the traditional Vietnamese Long Dress or Ao Dai.
The winner of Miss Vietnam receives a $3,000.00 scholarship as well as representing the Vietnamese community at civic functions. To compete, contestants needs to be at least 1/8 Vietnamese, between 17 to 26 years of age and have not married.
For more information about the pageant, contact pageant coordinator Katie Nguyen at pageant@sdtet.com.
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9. Tawnee Dinh
Miss Vietnam 2012
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14. Diana Le
First Runner Up
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4. LaiNgoc Phuong Linh
Second Runner Up
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17. Tran Thi Ngoc Dieu
Third Runner Up
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6. Van Pham
Fourth Runner Up
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5. LanPhi Nguyen
Miss Congeniality
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11. Ai-Nhat Ngo
Miss Ao Dai
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17. Tran Thi Ngoc Dieu
Miss Photogenic
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1. Nancy Nguyen
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2. Thuy Nhin
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3. Tina Tran
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4. LaiNgoc Phuong Linh
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5. LanPhi Nguyen
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6. Van Pham
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7. Ha Nguyen
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8. Angela Thai
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9. Tawnee Dinh
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10. Jenny Trang Le
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11. Ai-Nhat Ngo
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12. Tiffany Lee
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13. Diem Vo
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14. Diana Le
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15. Phung Nguyen
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16. Chi Nguyen
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17. Tran Thi Ngoc Dieu
Mr. Vietnam of San Diego™ is created to promote the Vietnamese-American males as a symbol of dignity and pride within themselves and the Vietnamese culture. A Mr. Vietnam contestant must illustrate a sense of responsibility and involvement in his community.
The pageant also helps establish the Vietnamese culture by upholding the positive image of the contemporary Vietnamese American male and their ability to promote Vietnamese culture in the community. The contestants will answer questions in which the audience gains knowledge of the Vietnamese culture and traditions though the eyes of young Vietnamese American male. They will also get a chance to perform a talent on stage to show the audience their skills. This pageant also serves a purpose to motivate and encourage more young males into becoming role models and leaders in the community.
This is a great opportunity to form new friendships and work with other young leaders and professionals in the San Diego community. In general, this is a non-profit event to uphold the Vietnamese community by promoting the positive image of the Vietnamese-American in San Diego.
Requirements:
- Must be at least 1/8th Vietnamese
- Must understand Vietnamese Language
- Must be between the age of 18-25
The Mr. Vietnam pageant will be held at VAYA's 7th Annual Lunar New Year Tet Festival.
Application: [here]
More details? Please contact mrvn@sdtet.com
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7. Trung Tran
Mr. Vietnam 2012
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1. Tri Minh Huynh
Runner Up
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2. Theodore Phan
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3. Duy Duong
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4. Giang Le
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5. Dang Ton
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6. Phong Nguyen