Spectacular Dances of the World at Miss World 2026

On the night of September 2, the "Dances of the World" program of Miss World 2026 took place at 2-4 Square in Nha Trang Ward, Khanh Hoa Province, under the theme "Hello Vietnam – Hello World". 

Attending the event from Khanh Hoa Province were Nguyen Long Bien, Member of the Standing Committee of Party Committee and Standing Vice-Chairman of People's Committee of Khanh Hoa Province; Tran Hoa Nam, Member of the Standing Committee of Party Committee, Vice-Chairman of People's Committee of Khanh Hoa Province; Nguyen Thanh Ha, Vice-Chairman of People's Committee of Khanh Hoa Province; and Thai Thi Le Hang, Director of the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism; alongside leaders of local departments, sectors, and localities. Representing the pageant were Julia Morley, Chairwoman and CEO of the Miss World Organization; reigning Miss World Opal Suchata Chuangsri; former titleholders; and members of the organizing committee.

Khanh Hoa Province’s leaders attend the program

The "Hello Vietnam – Hello World" program took place on an outdoor stage at 2-4 Square, overlooking Nha Trang beach.

The program was co-hosted by Miss World 2016 Stephanie Del Valle, reigning Mr. World Daniel Mejia Romero, and Miss World Vietnam 2025 first runner-up Le Phuong Khanh Nhu. Mr. World first runner-up Pham Tuan Ngoc and runner-up Hera Ngoc Hang, alongside Sac Mau dance troupe, opened the festive night with a performance of "Strong Vietnam".

Performance of "Strong Vietnam"

The highlight of the program was the "Dances of the World" national costume showcase, a signature and most anticipated performance of every Miss World edition. 111 contestants were grouped into four regional groups: the Americas & Caribbean, Africa, Europe, and Asia & Oceania. Each group performed a group dance before contestants delivered individual solo performances.

Contestants from the Americas & Caribbean open "Dances of the World" national costume showcase

Contestants from the Americas & Caribbean showcase colorful national costumes and attractive dances

African contestants present costumes featuring characteristic indigenous patterns

European contestants deliver performances inspired by their history, architecture, folk art, and iconic figures

The image of Ben Thanh Market serves as the backdrop for the performance of contestants from Asia & Oceania

Vietnam’s representative Le Nguyen Bao Ngoc presented a costume created by designer duo Bui The Bao and Nguyen Nguyen Bao. The design drew inspiration from northwestern Vietnamese young women performing the traditional dance of H'Mong people.

Vietnam’s representative Le Nguyen Bao Ngoc impresses in traditional costume and dance

Miss World 2026 contestants pose for group photos with the organizing committee, Khanh Hoa’s leaders, and delegates

Fireworks display concludes the program

Following the "Dances of the World" program, the Miss World 2026 final night will take place at 2-4 Square on September 5. During the finale, 111 contestants will complete the final competition segments to select the successor to reigning Miss World Opal Suchata Chuangsri.

XUAN THANH
Translated by H.N