Published:  00:00 Saturday - July 24, 2010

The renowned multinational vocal group IL Divo will give a one-night performance at the final round of the Miss Vietnam World contest at tourism paradise Vipearl Land-Nha Trang (Khanh Hoa province) on August 21, the event’s organizers have announced.

IL Divo will warm up performances by the Vietnamese beauties at the contest under a contract recently signed with the event’s organizers.

The band themselves are eager to be present in such an event.

Carlos Martin, who represents the vocal group, said they have heard much about beautiful, peaceful, hospitable Vietnam and they feel very happy and honoured to have the chance to visit the country for the first time, especially to perform at a well-known beauty contest.

Martin promised that his group will respond to the Vietnamese fans and provide spectators at the beauty pageant with a special musical feast.

Le Khac Hiep, Vice Head of the organizing committee, said inviting iL Divo to the contest is one of their moves to raise the contest’s profile.