Published:  00:00 Monday - August 11, 2008

Fifteen beautiful girls from the North of the country will be taking part in the final round of the 2008 Miss Vietnam beauty contest being held in Hoi An ancient town from August 19-31.

They were chosen from 40 competitors, mainly coming from universities, colleges and high schools in the Northern area, who wore the ao dai (traditional long dress), swimsuits and free-style dresses events in Hanoi on August 8-9.