History
This year, the Vietnamese Student Association at
Rutgers University has organized the 1st
annual Miss Vietnam New Jersey 2007. The goal of
the Pageant is to honor Vietnamese women in the
state of New Jersey. Not only will this event
establish unity amongst the Vietnamese
community, but will increase awareness of the
Vietnamese culture. The Miss Vietnam NJ Pageant
will be held at Rutgers University which is the
largest and most diverse university in the state
of New Jersey. The Pageant offers scholarships
to all the winners and is reserved for women
between the ages of 16-25 and of
Vietnamese descent.
About the
Pageant:
Lisa Nguyen
Minhchau Nansi Nguyen
Tina Duong
Pageant Director
Pageant Advisor
Dance Choreographer
Co-Founder
Co-Founder
Hosted by:
Rutgers
University Vietnamese Student Association
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Miss
Vietnam NJ Pageant has two core purposes:
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To use
the format of beauty pageant/culture
show to unite the student community as
well as the Vietnamese community of New
Jersey through appreciation of the
beauty of Vietnam and its culture.
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Raise
funds to benefit charities
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Place:
Busch MPR
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Date and
Time: Saturday, March 24, 2007 at 8:00pm
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Who can
participate: Women of
Vietnamese descent between the ages of
16-25
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The Rounds:
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Introduction Round: Dance and Self-Introduction
(costumes provided)
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1st
round: Formal Wear
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2nd
round: Talent
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3rd
round: Ao Dai
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4th
round: Q&A
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5th
round: Top 4, Q&A
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Positions
and Prizes
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$1,000
for Hoa Hậu Việt Nam NJ/Miss
Vietnam NJ
-crown, scepter, custom embroidered
satin sash, rhinestone pin, floral
bouquet
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$400
for Á Hậu I /1st runner
up
-crown, custom embroidered satin sash,
rhinestone pin, floral bouquet
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$300
for Á Hậu II /2nd
runner up
-crown, custom embroidered satin sash,
rhinestone pin, floral bouquet
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$200
for Á Hậu III /3rd
runner up
-crown, custom embroidered satin sash,
rhinestone pin, floral bouquet
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$100
for Á Hậu Thân
Thiện /Miss Congeniality
-crown, custom embroidered satin sash,
rhinestone pin, floral bouquet
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Charities
that VSA has donated to:
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Operation Smile
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Toys
for Tots
For more information, feel
free to contact Lisa Nguyen, President of
the Rutgers Vietnamese Student Association
Phone: (408) 712-4436
Email:
empyreal@eden.rutgers.edu |
