Nguyen Thi Truyen--from Lim town, the home of Quan ho folk music, became Miss Kinh Bac 2012 on March 22.

The final night of the Miss Kinh Bac 2012 pageant took place in Bac Ninh city last night, with 29 finalists, who were born in Bac Ninh or are living and working in Bac Ninh province.

This is the beauty contest of Bac Ninh province but the final night was aired live on some provincial TV channels. Photo: contestants in quan ho costumes. 

The two hosts, Thuy Nga (left) and Le Anh.

The jury has Miss Vietnam 2010 Ngoc Han (left), famous quan ho singer Thuy Cai (right) and photographer Dao Duc Hieu besides some local officials.

The 29 finalists were chosen from 120 contestants. The top three include: Miss Kinh Bac Nguyen Thi Truyen, 22, the first runner-up Nguyen Thi Thu Huong (right) and the second runner-up Hoang Thi Hang.

Miss Kinh Bac 2012 Nguyen Thi Truyen also won two prizes: Best Answer and Charming Face.

The top five contestants.

Miss Kinh Bac Nguyen Thi Truyen in the interview round.

Nguyen Thi Thuy Duong - Best in Ao dai. 

Phung Thi Thu Trang – Miss Photogenic.

Miss Kinh Bac Nguyen Thi Truyen in ao dai. The winner received VND50 million ($2,500) of cash and the crown.

The second runner-up Hoang Thi Hang in ao dai. 

The first runner-up Nguyen Thi Thu Huong.

Miss Kinh Bac Nguyen Thi Truyen in swimwear.

The second runner-up Hoang Thi Hang.

The first runner-up Nguyen Thi Thu Huong.

Miss Kinh Bac Nguyen Thi Truyen in night gown.

The second runner-up Hoang Thi Hang (right) and Nong Thi Thuan (in top five contestants) in night gown.

Nguyen Thi Huyen Trang (right), Best in night gown.

The top three.

Source: VNN