She appears fresh and cheerful as she struts through the airport, taking the time to talk everyone including this young admirer.

My Linh posing for a photo with her parents.

She says she may have to put her studies at the Hanoi Foreign Trade University on hold.

Relatives present her flowers upon arrival.

This young man doesn’t seem interested in a kiss.

But this young man would love a snapshot of himself with the new Miss Vietnam.

Her bright red dress stands out as she struts the airport.

Many say she resembles her father.

At noon she departs the airport for her home in the Hanoi Old Quarter.