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Golden voice singing contest is held at the San Diego New Year Tet Festival every year. FAQ: Miss Vietnam of San Diego™
Q: How old do I have to be?
A: 17-25 years of age as of the application date.
Q: Do I have to be a student?
A: No.
Q: Is there an expected marital status?
A: Yes, only SINGLE applicants can join, meaning, never been married and never had children.
Q: Do I have to be full Vietnamese?
A: No, you only need to be of Vietnamese decent.
Q: Do I have to know how to speak Vietnamese?
A: No, but we do encourage participants to speak the Vietnamese language, after all, it is a Vietnamese pageant.
Q: Is there a height requirement?
A: No, absolutely not!
Q: Is there an entry cost?
A: No, absolutely no fees whatsoever, just your time, dedication, and energy.
Q: Is there a talent portion any time during this pageant?
A: No, but there will be a simple, short, choreographed dance that all participants are required to learn.
Q: What if I don’t know how to dance? Do I still have to learn this dance?
A: 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.”
Q: When and how long are these practices?
A: Dates and times are still to be determined, but will probably be held during Saturdays and Sundays in the early afternoon.
Q: Where will these practices be held?
A: The location is TBA
Q: Will rides be provided for me if I don’t have any type of transportation?
A: Unfortunately no, all participants are responsible for their own transportation.
Q: Do I have to attend these practices?
A: 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.
Q: What if I can’t make it to any of the practices?
A: 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.
Q: How many portions are there in this pageant?
A: There are a total of six portions:
1. Dance (in a complimentary ao dai given to all contestants)
2. Áo Dài Tự Chọn Introduction (personally chosen traditional dress, not provided by the committee)
3. Evening Gown Portion
4. Top ten are selected for Q & A
5. Top five are selected for Q & A
6. Announcement of Miss Photogenic, Miss Congeniality, 4th Runner Up, 3rd Runner Up, 2nd Runner Up, 1st Runner Up, and Miss Vietnam of San Diego
Q: Will we be provided with these Ao Dai’s and the evening gowns?
A: 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.
Q: Where is the pageant taking place?
A: The pageant will take place at Balboa Park during the Tet Festival hosted by VAYA.
Q: What is the date and time of the actual pageant?
A: To be announced
Q: Will there be prizes for the winners?
A: 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.
Contact Information:
pageant@sdtet.com
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