Twenty finalists of Miss Vientiane 2017 pose for a group photo with the organising committee
of Miss Vientiane 2017, Vientiane Capital, Mar 18

(KPL) Twenty finalists of Miss Vientiane 2017 have been chosen to take part in the final round that will be held at the Vientiane Centre on April 8-9.

The announcement was made at Vientiane Centre on March 18 in the presence of the Deputy Head of Information, Culture and Tourism Department, Mr Phonchan Phengphouvanh.

The 20 out of 50 candidates were selected in Vientiane Capital on March 11.

The Miss Vientiane 2017 contest aims to select a beautiful girl with a rational and appropriate character to represent Nang Sangkhane or Miss Pimai Lao in Vientiane Capital. The top seven candidates will also join a Nang Sangkhane parade during the celebration of the Lao lunar New Year on April 13, Mr Phonchan said.

This event will be part of an effort to promote Lao women and represent the teenagers in Vientiane Capital to welcome tourists who visit Vientiane Capital.

The General public can vote for Miss Vientiane 2017 candidates by texting the MVT* and number of their preferred candidates via the ETL mobile networks.

KPL