A celebrated writer and philanthropist

Can you share with readers the books you have published?

I have published several books, which have fortunately been well-received by readers. These include the short story collection Giấc mơ đôi chân thiên thần (Dream of Angelic Feet), the essay collection Chúng ta chính là mùa xuân (We Are the Spring), the short story compilation Yêu… trên từng ngón tay (Love... at Every Fingertip), and two non-fiction works, Tin vào điều tử tế (Believe in Kindness) and Chuyến phiêu lưu của những điều tử tế (The Adventures of Kindness).

That’s impressive! I also admire your dedication to charity work and inspiring others.

Through various opportunities, I’ve been fortunate to engage in many social initiatives. One of the most meaningful projects is Lan tỏa điều tử tế (Spreading Kindness), which involves hosting interactions with prisoners and individuals in rehabilitation centers while donating copies of Tin vào điều tử tế (Believe in Kindness) to them.

Another project, Người truyền lửa (The Firestarter), focuses on guiding students through motivational talks, career orientation, and essential life skills. I also run four other projects:

Khơi nguồn cảm hứng (Inspiring Entrepreneurs) helps young entrepreneurs and startups by providing mentorship and sharing experiences to support their business journeys.

Lan tỏa tư duy tích cực (Spreading Positive Thinking) is aimed at soldiers and law enforcement recruits, fostering national pride and preparing them for post-military careers, thereby reducing youth unemployment in rural areas.

Tiếp thêm nghị lực (Strengthening Determination) supports people with disabilities through visits, gift donations, and encouragement.

Suất ăn yêu thương (Meals of Love) provides free meals to low-income workers once a month on a Sunday.

Why Miss Crescent Moon Vietnam 2025?

You were among the first to register for Miss Crescent Moon Vietnam 2025. What motivated you to participate?

I had previously declined invitations to beauty pageants for women with disabilities because I lacked confidence in my voice and stature. At just 1.32 meters tall, I often felt self-conscious compared to other contestants with disabilities.

Additionally, I have difficulties with pronunciation, which could pose a significant challenge in front of the judges.

However, when I learned that Miss Crescent Moon Vietnam 2025 was the first large-scale beauty pageant for women with disabilities in Vietnam - designed to mirror mainstream pageants but with adaptations for disabled participants - I felt encouraged. The competition offers every contestant an equal opportunity to shine, so I decided to register.

How are you preparing for the competition?

Since February, I have been undergoing an intense transformation to prepare for the pageant in early May. This journey has been painful -filled with yoga sessions, acupressure therapy, speech training, public speaking lessons, and confidence-building exercises for the stage.

Despite being born with a disability, I have always loved beauty and self-care. Like every contestant, I dream of wearing the Miss Crescent Moon Vietnam 2025 crown and taking a photoshoot in a Vietnamese ao dai for the cover of my upcoming autobiography, Tôi là thiên thần sáu chân (I Am the Six-Legged Angel).

About Miss Crescent Moon Vietnam 2025

Miss Crescent Moon Vietnam 2025 officially launched in January 2025 as the first beauty pageant for women with disabilities in Vietnam. The semi-finals will take place on May 2, featuring 70 contestants, while the finals on May 3 will narrow the competition to 30. The pageant will crown one Miss Crescent Moon Vietnam and two runners-up.

Luu Dinh Long