Miss Capitals Hoang Thi Le Phuong (middle).

VietNamNet – A girl from the imperial capital Hue trounced 15 other girls to become Miss Capitals 2006 on May 27.

Hoang Thi Le Phuong, a student of the Hue Arts University, won the title to the surprise of many audience members. She will receive a bonus of VND30mil and a tour to Thailand and Cambodia.

Le Thi Thu, from Thanh Hoa, a student of the Hong Duc University, took the “Miss Talented” title, which equated to second place. Nguyen Mai Thu from Ninh Binh Province, a high-school student, took third, winning the title Miss Charm.

The organizers also awarded some other prizes, including Most Beautiful Face, Best Folk Singer, Best Costume, Miss Photogenic, Miss Fashion, and Miss Cosmetics.

The fifteen contestants strutted their stuff through four contests: Ao dai (traditional dress), Ao yem (Vietnamese style brassiere), royal ceremonial costume, and interview skills. The contest was held at the Hanoi Opera House. This was the first time all contestants of the final round of a beauty contest participated in interview round.

On June 2, the winners of the contest meet with children from Hue City at Ngo Mon event centre.

Here, VietNamNet offers photos captured on the final night.

Ha Son