Bao Ngoc raised the Vietnamese flag to open the Miss World 2026 final

Hanoi [Vietnam], September 6: Le Nguyen Bao Ngoc, along with 110 other Miss World 2026 contestants, opened the final night with a performance of "Dances of the World ." The beauty queen appeared radiant on stage, proudly waving the Vietnamese flag, showcasing her beauty alongside her international friends.
On the evening of September 5th, the 73rd Miss World final took place at April 2nd Square (Nha Trang ward, Khanh Hoa province), bringing together contestants from 111 countries and territories around the world. Before entering the tense elimination rounds, the beauties gathered on stage in a series of vibrant costumes, performing traditional dances from their respective countries, raising high the flags of their countries. The " Dances of the World" performance became a stage to celebrate the culture and spirit of unity of the world's nations.
Le Nguyen Bao Ngoc received enthusiastic applause from her hometown audience during her performance. She wore a costume inspired by the image of young women from Northwest Vietnam performing the H'Mong people's flute dance in springtime. The outfit blended the green of the mountains and forests, the pink of the flowers, and traditional brocade patterns reflecting the unique culture of the highlands. The radiant beauty proudly raised the red flag with a yellow star on the brightly lit stage amidst cheers from the audience.
Before the final night, nearly 20 contestants were announced by the organizers as automatically advancing to the top 40 thanks to their outstanding performances in the preliminary rounds or high vote counts. The remaining names will be announced on the final night stage. Afterward, the judges will select the top 20, top 12, and top 6, with opportunities evenly distributed among each region plus the winners of the preliminary rounds.
Source: Thanh Nein Newspaper