By June 17 in the afternoon, over 20 candidates of Miss Universe 2008 pageant had arrived in HCM City.
Every hour, a group of cars escorts competitors from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to the New World Hotel.
At the hotel, competitors have their photos taken, have their measurements officially taken and fulfill registration requirements. Miss Vietnam Universe Thuy Lam has checked into the hotel as well.
Some photos of competitors at Tan Son Nhat Airport and the New World Hotel:
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| Miss Hungary |

Miss Russia and Miss Ukraine


Miss Albania, Miss Kosova and Miss Finland


Miss Malaysia, Miss Curacao and Miss Finland


Miss Hrvatska and Miss Estonia


Miss Brazil, Miss Nigeria and Miss New Zealand
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