Finale of Miss ASEAN friendship 2017 takes place tonight

27 contestants from 8 ASEAN member countries will be wearing the Vietnamese traditional ao dai, the traditional costume of their respective countries and bikinis.

The competition not only promotes the beauty of ASEAN women, but also delivers the message of exchanging cultures among the ASEAN nations.

The finale is expected to impress audiences with unique performances along with a special presentation of light and sound, as prepared months before the contest by the local authorities.

Some photos of the stage before the show (Credit: VTV News)