Miss Vietnam of Northern California

Hoa Hậu Áo Dài Bắc Cali

Empowering Vietnamese American Women and Celebrating Vietnamese Roots and Heritage

Honoring Vietnamese heritage with Áo Dài

The Miss Vietnam of Northern California Pageant (Hoa Hậu Áo Dài Bắc Cali) is dedicated to empowering Vietnamese American women by providing a platform for personal growth, cultural pride, and community engagement. Our mission is to celebrate and preserve Vietnamese heritage through the promotion of the traditional Áo Dài, while fostering leadership, confidence, and unity among the contestants. We strive to inspire future generations to embrace their cultural identity, showcase their talents, and contribute positively to both the Vietnamese American community and society at large.

Our Story

The Miss Vietnam of Northern California Pageant, also known as Hoa Hậu Áo Dài Bắc Cali, was founded by An Vu over 30 years ago. An Vu, a dedicated and passionate community leader, envisioned a platform to empower Vietnamese American women and celebrate Vietnamese roots and heritage. Throughout the years, the pageant has become a prestigious event in the Vietnamese American community, showcasing the beauty, talent, and intellect of its contestants.

How to Participate

Qualifications to be a Delegate

Admissions are currently closed for the 2023 pageant. Applications for the 2024 pageant will resume in Fall 2023.

Smiling Vietnamese girl in red ao dai riding a bike

Of Vietnamese descent

You must be at least one-fourth Vietnamese by birth. Priority is given to applicants who speak Vietnamese.

Women under 30

The pageant is open to unmarried female-identifying individuals between the ages of 17-30 who have never given birth.

California resident

You must provide proof of California residency for 6+ months.

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Meet Community Guidelines

You must not have a criminal record, nor posed explicitly for a job or publication.