Journey from Buon Don to the fashion stage

H'Ang Nie's childhood in Buon Don, Dak Lak did not have many far-fetched dreams. The Ede girl simply wanted to become a primary school teacher, bringing knowledge to children in the highlands. But life was not easy when her father died early, leaving her illiterate mother to raise her children. H'Ang had to herd cows and work on a coffee plantation to support her family.

H'Ang Nie is an Ede girl born in Buon Don, Dak Lak.

"My childhood dream was to be a primary school teacher. The higher my education level, the more I want to become a successful person and bring values ​​to the lives of people in my hometown," H'Ang Nie shared.

Despite language, economic and family barriers, the Ede girl persisted in studying, reading books and improving her Vietnamese. Beauty contests became an unexpected launching pad, when H'Ang Nie saw an opportunity to bring her ethnic cultural identity to the wider world, while helping the elderly and children in her hometown through charity projects.

H'Ang Nie's journey of participating in beauty contests 8 times is a testament to her perseverance. There were times when she wanted to give up, but she was motivated by her teachers and kept going. Each contest is a valuable lesson, each failure is an opportunity to grow.

The Gem Beyond Prejudice

Healthy brown skin - a typical beauty of the Central Highlands people - used to be a big obstacle on the path to pursuing H'Ang Nie's dream. "I was also despised and criticized. I always took that as motivation to try harder. Healthy brown skin is the pride of the Ede people in particular and the Central Highlands ethnic community in general," H'Ang Nie confided to VietNamNet.

H'ang Nie is the 2nd runner-up of Miss World Next Top Model 2018.

But it was these challenges that motivated H'Ang Nie to rise up strongly. She turned her weaknesses into strengths, and turned criticism into inspiration to assert herself. The title "Black Pearl" of the Vietnamese modeling industry for H'Ang Nie is not only because of her physical beauty but also because of her preciousness and rarity - a pearl created from determination and the spirit of never giving up.

H'Ang Nie's worldview is shaped by profound Ede cultural values: high community spirit, simple, honest lifestyle, and a generous, open, and hospitable personality. Born and raised in Buon Don - the cradle of festivals, brocade weaving and knitting villages, she possesses a unique combination of the wild beauty of nature and the sophistication and ingenuity of traditional crafts.

Her illiterate but strong-willed mother taught H'Ang Nie valuable lessons about perseverance and kindness: "Although my mother did not go to school, she always taught me to try hard to study so that I can become successful in the future and help the less fortunate... My strictness and discipline were also formed from that."

The mission of the Ede cultural "ambassador"

Currently, H'Ang Nie is not only a model but also a skills trainer and inspirational speaker. Every stage she steps on, every frame she appears in carries the mission of promoting the culture and identity of the Ede people.

"I always consider myself the 'ambassador' of the Ede ethnic group, bringing their colors and cultural identity to be known to more people. I am also always ready and supportive of cultural projects of the Central Highlands," H'Ang Nie affirmed.

In the era of social media, when controversy and public pressure can easily weigh heavily on a celebrity, H'Ang Nie chooses to respond gently and calmly to every situation. She understands that her own value does not depend on prejudice or judgment from others, but comes from her perseverance in the path she has chosen and her positive contributions to the community.

Currently, H'ang Nie works as a model, skills trainer and motivational speaker.

Not only stopping at personal success, H'Ang Nie also carries with her responsibility to the ethnic minority community, especially children and the elderly in her hometown. Charity projects and trips to the village are her way of giving back to the land that gave birth to her and following her mother's teachings about helping the less fortunate.

This year, in addition to continuing her training, modeling and business development work, H'Ang Nie also cherishes the plan to learn more about a traditional musical instrument. This is not only a personal hobby but also a way for her to preserve and promote traditional cultural values ​​in the era of integration.

From a cowherd girl in Buon Don to the "Black Pearl" of the Vietnamese modeling industry, H'Ang Nie has drawn an inspiring journey of resilience and aspiration. She has not only changed lives but also contributed to changing society's view of the diverse beauty and value of indigenous cultures.

H'ang Nie fashion show:

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Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/co-gai-e-de-chan-bo-8-lan-thi-nhan-sac-thanh-a-hau-noi-tieng-2391175.html