MAJESTIC & AESTHETIC!

Contestants from 19 countries were eying for the w o r l d ’ s b i g g e s t teen pageant. Nikhil Anand, the Chairman of Miss Teen International had earlier expressed his honour to host the world in India as he wished the contestants luck. The final coronation was held in Gurgaon where India’s own Aayushi Dholakia crowned her successor Ngô Ngoc Gia Hân from Vietnam. In an exclusive conversation with Ashish Tiwari Ngô Ngoc Gia Hân shared her journey to the win.

The Pageant was held after 2 years and what a dashing comeback of the pageant with you getting crowned as the winner. How does it feel?
I cannot wrap my head around this moment it’s so special, and it has been an honour to win the title. After the win, I received so much love and support not only from my fans and audience from Vietnam but around the world. This has been my dream and now it only motivates me to work harder and prove to people I deserve this title.

As everything was shut down due to covid for two years it was a long time to prepare for the show. How did you do it and what was the determination behind it?
I got crowned in Vietnam during the ongoing Pandemic. It was a hard time as I had to do all the training by myself at my home. But today everything is worth it because today I hold the crown. And it’s not just because of my hard work but also the love and support I have received from the people around me that motivated me to participate in this International Platform.

What was the Preparation Like?
Firstly I had to work on my speaking communication especially public speaking at the same time I had to work on my performance. I joined classes for my modelling sessions also the most important part of the looks had to be taken care of for which I have met many designers in Vietnam so that I can be a part of the International Platform as a perfect Contestant.

19 countries from all over the world competing were for the title, what kept you motivated to win the pageant?
We all came together from different parts of the world and I was amazed by the fact that how different we all were. I just loved the diversity of culture in our pageant. They all made me feel at home while we shared the different stories of our culture and traditions. There was more sisterhood than competition between us. The fact that I just had to take the crown back home to Vietnam kept me motivated for the win. And I guess I did well.

Did you have any moment where you thought of giving up and couldn’t do it?
Yes when I won the pageant in my country it was during the dark Pandemic time so things were hard on me as I am also a student and with the online classes it takes time. I couldn’t manage time to go out and take classes I had to learn everything all by myself. The other countries comparatively had better conditions to work on. So that kind of shook me but my determination to get the first ever crown home kept me moving.

Your win has inspired many out there what will you like to share with them?
My dream is to Inspire people to education. We need to focus on that as I believe education is something that would change our lives. I just want to tell them that one needs to prepare for their journey and educate themselves for a better future ahead. Also at the same time shouldn’t shy away from showcasing their talent out there. It will only help you be perfect in your craft.

Coming from Vietnam on your way to winning the title how has your experience been?
It’s my pride to represent my country on an international level at such a young age. I got a lot of caresses from my other sisters in the pageant and that made me feel the warmth. I like speaking to the contestants here and talking to them about their country and culture while I could share mine.

What has been your Inspiration throughout?
My dad is my biggest Inspiration. I have seen him struggle for the success he has earned now. I had been to many pageants before Miss Teen International but I feel I found Myself here. I think I have achieved success as I can participate in an international pageant and bring back a crown.

What Is Your Dream?
My dream is to be an influencer. At the same to work in the educational field because I believe working in that sector will help me contribute to the crowd of the world as long as there will be a hunger for knowledge and Talent in our life.

How has your experience in India Been?
It feels great here. I always wanted to come here to study but Now I got a chance to explore it before. The hospitality and warmth of the people here cannot be described in words. They have such different flavours in food all rich in their culture. My favourite was the Naan Cake which was like Pancakes. And lastly, India’s sightseeing has my heart it’s such galore especially the Taj Mahal that we saw during the pageant was breathtaking. Another very memorable evening was when Jagdeesh Chandra and First India hosted us at Jaipur, the evening at Taj Rambagh was like a dream and we can never thank Jagdeesh Chandra sir enough for his kind hospitality and motivation.