Khanh Van’s traditional costume contest at Miss Universe Khanh Van brought to the Miss Universe pageant an Ao Dai inspired by silk weaving. After the national costume contest at Miss Universe 2020 (the contest held late due to the Covid-19 epidemic), Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray selected her 6 favorite and most impressive designs. It is the national costume of Indonesia, Ukraine, Nepal, Peru, Thailand and Vietnam. Khanh Van performed a costume called “Ken Em”, consisting of an outer cocoon and an ao dai combined with a scarf closed inside. The outfit is meant to honor Vietnam’s silk weaving. Creative designer on the background of traditional ao dai. Khoa Ho uses white tones, light materials, and marcame stringing techniques. Sharing with Zing, Khanh Van said that before going on stage, “Ken Em” had problems, broke many places and lost wheels. She had to re-glue the damaged parts herself and fix the parts that were peeling paint due to shipping. Indonesian representative Ayu Maulida Putri wears a Komodo dragon costume. According to many scientific studies, the Komodo dragon (scientific name: Varanus komodoensis) is the largest reptile in the world, inbreeding with many dinosaurs that became extinct millions of years ago. Komodo dragons live only on the island of Komodo (Indonesia) and are in danger of extinction. Nepalese beauty Anshika Sharma appeared on the Miss Universe 2020 catwalk with a climbing outfit. She carried a model of Mount Everest – the highest mountain in the world and located on the border of Nepal with China. Catriona Gray’s next choice is the national costume of Peru performed by the beautiful Janick Maceta Del Castillo. The costume of the Peruvian representative is made based on the shape and color of the James flamingo – a small flamingo, living in the Andes plateau of Peru. The traditional costume of the representative of Thailand has the shape of a particular fish, mainly living in the rivers of the land of the golden pagoda. The body of the fish is decorated with sophisticated gems. The entire tail and fins of the fish model are sewn with silk and have the colors of the Thai national flag. The national costume of Ukraine is designed based on the most famous and familiar decorative motifs in the country. The above motif often appears on the doors, tables, chairs, and domes of Ukrainians. According to information from the organizers of Miss Universe 2020, the white color of the above outfit means happiness and longevity.

Beautiful national costume of Khanh Van Right after the contest ended, Khanh Van and the traditional costume received a rain of compliments from the audience both domestically and internationally. More specifically, the queen was also chosen by former Miss Universe 2018 – Catriona Gray as one of her six favorite outfits in the contest that took place. Catriona Gray chose “Ken Em” as the top 6 best national costumes Netizens are extremely proud of what Khanh Van brought to Miss Universe 2020: – That’s why Catriona Gray is Miss Universe 2018. – 10 points for frankness for the gray cat. – After all, she’s a former Miss Universe, so it’s only natural that she’s fair. – I hope Khanh Van will come in later, the top 3 for example. – Too fair, sister, forever love Catriona Gray The domestic audience is really looking forward to Khanh Van showing his best form and bravery in the upcoming semi-final night, as well as shining brightly in the final night. The Vietnamese representative promises to bring many surprises to the audience at the Miss Universe 2020 arena.