On the evening of September 2, at April 2 Square, Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa province, the 'Dances of the World' program of the Miss World 2026 pageant took place with the theme 'Hello Vietnam - Hello World'. 111 contestants delivered a colorful performance on the stage by the beach of Nha Trang - Khanh Hoa.
Attending the program, on the side of Khanh Hoa province's leaders, there were: Mr. Nguyen Long Bien - Member of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee, Permanent Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee; Mr. Tran Hoa Nam - Member of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee; Mr. Nguyen Thanh Ha - Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee; Ms. Thai Thi Le Hang - Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, along with leaders of local departments, boards, and sectors. On the side of the Miss World Organizing Committee, there were Mrs. Julia Morley - President and CEO of the Miss World Organization; the reigning Miss World Opal Suchata Chuangsri, along with many former Miss Worlds and members of the Miss World 2026 Organizing Committee.
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| Leaders of Khanh Hoa province attending the program. |
The 'Hello Vietnam - Hello World' program took place on an outdoor stage set up at April 2 Square, facing Nha Trang beach. The structure is over 110m long, about 30m-40m deep, utilizing a multi-layered LED system and a high-capacity sound system. The stage was expanded horizontally and divided into multiple performance layers. Large screen systems were arranged in the center and on both sides, helping the audience clearly observe the performances even when sitting in different areas.
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| The stage at April 2 Square shines brightly with the national flag of Vietnam. |
The main program was hosted by Miss World 2016 Stephanie del Valle, reigning Mr. World Daniel Mejía Romero, and 1st Runner-up of Miss World Vietnam 2025 Le Phuong Khanh Nhu. 1st Runner-up of Mr. World Pham Tuan Ngoc, Runner-up Hera Ngoc Hang, and the Sac Mau (Colors) Dance Troupe opened the festival night with the song 'Strong Vietnam', bringing an atmosphere of national pride to the brightly lit space on the Nha Trang coast.
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| The performance 'Strong Vietnam' opened the festival night. |
The highlight of the program was the National Costume performance 'Dances of the World' - the signature and most anticipated performance of every Miss World season. 111 contestants were divided into four regional groups, including the Americas and the Caribbean, Africa, Europe, Asia and Oceania. Each group started with a group dance before the contestants appeared one by one in their individual performances. Music, movement, and costumes were used to introduce cultural slices of each country and territory.
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| The National Costume performance 'Dances of the World' opened with the performance of contestants from the Americas and the Caribbean. |
The Americas and Caribbean group opened with strong colors, fast rhythms, and many large-scale designs. Some contestants incorporated images of festivals, nature, beliefs, and familiar symbols of their homelands into their performances. Meanwhile, African representatives followed with costumes using vibrant colors, indigenous patterns, and signature accessories. The performance emphasized the rhythm, physical movement, and community spirit of the region's cultures.
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| Colorful costumes and beautiful dances of the contestants from the Americas and the Caribbean. |
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| African contestants brought costumes with characteristic indigenous patterns to the stage. |
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| European contestants were colorful with designs exploiting history, architecture, folk art, and iconic characters. |
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| The colors of European culture were showcased through unique costumes. |
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| The image of Ben Thanh Market served as the background during the performance of contestants from Asia and Oceania. |
The Asia and Oceania group closed the competition. The representatives exploited Eastern cultural materials, traditional rituals, nature, and stories associated with indigenous communities. Vietnam's representative Le Nguyen Bao Ngoc appeared in the Asia and Oceania group. She and other contestants performed a group dance before entering her individual performance, introducing the image of Vietnamese culture to the international audience.
On stage, Miss Le Nguyen Bao Ngoc performed the costume 'Lung troi vuong nang' (Sun-kissed Horizon) created by the designer duo Bui The Bao and Nguyen Nguyen Bao. 'Lung troi vuong nang' was inspired by the image of Northwest girls in the Khen dance of the H'Mong people every spring. The design is a harmony between the green of the mountains and forests, the pink of the flower season, and brocade patterns rich in highland identity.
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| Le Nguyen Bao Ngoc impressed with a dress inspired by the image of Northwest girls in the Khen dance of the H'Mong people. |
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| Contestants took commemorative photos with the Miss World 2026 Organizing Committee, Khanh Hoa province's leaders, and delegates. |
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| A brilliant fireworks display concluded the program. |
Following the 'Dances of the World' program, the Miss World 2026 final night on September 5 will continue to take place on the stage at April 2 Square, Nha Trang. In the final, 111 contestants will go through the final rounds to find the successor to the reigning Miss World Opal Suchata Chuangsri.
XUAN THANH
