More than just a beauty pageant, Miss World 2026, taking place in Khanh Hoa - Vietnam, is also a journey to explore a colorful culinary culture. Moments from delicious meals and the friendly, hospitable smiles of the locals have become beautiful memories in the contestants' journey.
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| Miss World 2026 contestants enjoy a buffet at Anara Binh Tien. Photo by Organizing Committee. |
On social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, etc., representatives from over 100 countries continuously share their impressions of the warm welcome, especially the traditional culinary experiences, portraying Vietnam as an attractive, friendly, and culturally rich destination.
On the Miss Danmark Facebook page, the beauty queen from Northern Europe shared her feelings: “It's wonderful to be in Nha Trang! We had a meal with delicious traditional Vietnamese dishes, impressive performances, and the warm, hospitable welcome of the local people. Moments like these make me appreciate even more the opportunity to experience Vietnamese culture and people throughout this journey. Another beautiful memory to take home.”
Meanwhile, a contestant from Southeast Asia shared on Facebook Ratu Malaysia: “I really enjoyed the traditional cultural space at Nha Trang Xua Craft Village. We got to enjoy many delicious, distinctive dishes, rich in traditional flavors. This is truly a memorable experience.”
On the Miss Guatemala Official Instagram page, the beauty queen expressed: “Vietnamese dishes are truly delicious and diverse.” And on the YouTube channel Juliaofgermany, the beauty queen from Europe excitedly shared her experience: “Every morning, I especially love sipping a cup of Vietnamese coffee. I add a little condensed milk, and it has a rich, delicious, and special flavor.”
Meanwhile, on Instagram cassandra_gaol, a contestant from Latin America sweetly called Vietnam a warm “second home”: “Vietnam, thank you for hosting Miss World 2026 and being part of this wonderful Miss World journey. Vietnam is truly charming and friendly.”
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| The beauty queens at Citadines Bayfront Nha Trang. Photo by Organizing Committee. |
The Miss World Facebook page also shared that, within the framework of Miss World 2026, the Head Chef Beauty cooking challenge gave 111 national representatives the opportunity to discover the traditional flavors of the host country. Contestants used brown rice and Vietnamese rice crackers as main ingredients, while also learning more about the ingredients that make up the rich and diverse culinary culture.
Beyond the scope of a competition, this is an opportunity for cultural discovery and exchange. Cuisine always contains stories about the land, traditions, and community; when representatives from 111 countries and territories gather in Vietnam, the kitchen becomes a wonderful intersection of cultures, contributing to introducing "the taste of Vietnam" to the world.
Miss World 2026 is becoming an impressive journey to promote culture and cuisine, contributing to spreading the charm of Khanh Hoa - Vietnam to international friends.
NHU THAO
