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Vietnam to host in Miss Universe 2008
VietNamNet Bridge, Aug. 22 - Doan Thi Kim Hong, Chairwoman of CIAT Advertisement Company, Miss Universe Organisation's Vietnamese partner, yesterday said Vietnam had been chosen to host Miss Universe 2008.
Ms. Hong said she had received a letter from Miss Universe President Paula Mary Shugart two days before, which was only 10 days after the Miss Universe delegation's trip to the country and much earlier than expected since during her trip, Ms. Shugart said she would give a definite answer within two months.
"So after receiving the letter, Lam Dong province's Vice Chairman Truong Van Thu and I personally reported the good news to Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Hoang Tuan Anh, who received it warmly. |
"The minister told me to immediately work with Khanh Hoa provincial authorities to make sure that Khanh Hoa was also determined to host this event. Khanh Hoa leaders and I have developed a plan to submit to the ministry and government and will await the government's final answer," said Doan Thi Kim Hong.
Asked why it was Khanh Hoa province rather than Hanoi or HCM City that she contacted, Ms. Hong explained that after receiving Ms. Shugart's response she did talk with Hanoi and HCM City authorities, who said that the two cities would be unable to meet requirements for infrastructure and stages in such a short a period of time. |
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