‘Miss Universe sisters in ternos’: Vietnam’s H’hen Nie attends Youth Congress with Venus Raj

MANILA, Philippines — While Miss Universe 2018 candidate H’Hen Nie is in the Philippines, the Vietnamese beauty met Miss Universe 4th runner-up Venus Raj and wore the traditional Filipiniana terno.

Nie traveled to Naga City, Camarines Sur to attend the Youth Congress of Francis Papua Papica Foundation, Inc. She was one of the guests along with Raj.

Miss Universe sisters in Terno ????‍?? ???????????????? I’m so happy to see you, my sis @onlyvenusraj #Philippines #Vietnam #MissUniverse #Sisters ?? pic.twitter.com/wSJZD9PE7f

— H’Hen Niê (@HHenNie92) February 2, 2019

On her social media accounts, Nie said she is happy to see Raj as she shared photos with the former Miss Universe runner-up. She also posted Instagram stories with the Filipina beauty queen.

“I’m so happy to see you, my sis @onlyvenusraj,” Nie said.

Nie, who inspired the public during the Miss Universe 2018 pageant, shared her story to the students who attended the youth congress in Naga.

“I’m very [honored] and grateful to be here, to join Youth Congress of FPPFI at which I could meet various students, potentials of future Philippines and share my stories,” Nie wrote in a post.

“Without any part of my past, I wouldn’t be the person I am right now. I believe in the miracle of life, that if you truly believe, life will not give up on you. Many people call me the Cinderella of Vietnam, but Cinderella has a fairy godmother to help her, while I created this miracle for myself,” she said.

Nie advised the youth and her followers to believe in themselves.

“Always make the efforts, think positively, you would definitely achieve your dreams,” Nie said.

Many people call me the Cinderella of Vietnam, but Cinderella has a fairy godmother to help her, while I created this miracle for myself. Believe in yourself, always make the efforts, think positively, you would definitely achieve your dreams !
Thank you so much, Philippines ?????????? pic.twitter.com/XXoAETGJw5

— H’Hen Niê (@HHenNie92) February 2, 2019

Nie repeatedly thanked her supporters in the Philippines for their warm welcome and love for her through her social media posts.

While in Naga, Nie also tried the famous laing dish, which she said she loves. She also wore another traditional Philippine attire, the baro't saya.

Nie also wore an attire combining the traditional costumes of Vietnam and the Philippines designed by Aodai Kinzu (Song Toan).

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The Vietnamese beauty arrived in the Philippines last Friday. She left the country on Sunday but said she would be back.

“It’s time to say goodbye, Thank you so much Philippines, I will never forget your love and warm welcome, I love all of you,” Nie wrote in one of her posts.

An beautiful sunset in the Philippines. Goodbyes and see you soon.
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— H’Hen Niê (@HHenNie92) February 3, 2019

This is a special dress for me, it’s mixed between the traditional costume of Vietnam and Philippines, designed by Aodai Kinzu (Song Toan) I love this !
It’s time to say goodbye, Thank you so much Philippines, I will never forget your love and warm welcome, I love all of you ?????????? pic.twitter.com/g0Zar9gkAL

— H’Hen Niê (@HHenNie92) February 3, 2019

Nie, a crowd-favorite during the Miss Universe 2018 pageant, landed at the top 5 spot of the pageant which was won by Philippines' Catriona Gray.

She is known for being a philanthropist and a global ambassador for Room To Read, a nonprofit organization that supports girls' education and literacy.

Nie is also a member of her country's Rade ethnic minority.