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Vietnam has welcomed eighty of the world’s most beautiful women for the 57th annual Miss Universe competition. A place better known for war than Kalyani glamour is seizing the opportunity to show how far the country has come in terms of commerce and fashion and war has become a fading memory.

The contest is being held in seaside city Nha Trang, where there is major American air base used during the Vietnam War.

The show is being hosted by Scarey Spice, Mel B and American TV personality and talk show host Jerrry Springer, who is clearly enjoying his latest job. During an interview with the Associated Press on Saturday, he described it as ‘a plum assignment’.

Miss USA, Crystle Stewart has noted the warth from her Vietnamese hosts, despite the history of hostilities between their nations. The Texan is writing a motivational book and wants to act as role models for other countries to prove that you can get along after war. Her speach will be including the words ‘world’ and ‘peace’ then.

The contestants have been over in Vietnam for four weeks now, taking part in various charity events, meeting local dignitaries and posing just about anywhere in their bikinis.

Miss Universe has just kicked off in HCM City, Vietnam. Eighty beautiful women are taking part to win the crown of Miss Universe 2008, possibly the highest visible beauty pageant in the world!

The event will include galas, parades, visits to charity organisations, a national costume show, a fashion show and beach events. It is set to be an excellent opportunity for Vietnam to showcase it’s spectacular scenery, wonderful culture and friendly people to millions of viewers around the world.

Miss USA, Miss India, Miss Canada, Miss Guam and Miss Philippines have already paid a visit to the Navy Hospital Ship, USNS Mercy, which provides free surgery to children with cleft lips and cleft palates in the coastal city of Nha Trang. They later flew back to HCM city to take part in a traditional costume performance with the other contestants.

On the same day, Miss Universe 2007, Riyo Mori and several of this year’s contestants attended a black-tie event held at the Sheraton Saigon Hotel and Towers.

The UK entry is in with a good chance this year, Lisa Lazarus, a 20yr old, 5’10 entrant, from Swansea, with her latino looks has just as good a chance as anyone at winning the title!

The 80 contestants will battle is out to win title until the winner will be victorious in mid July!