“You’re Incredible”: Miss World SA Celebrates SA Roots With Traditional Dance in Vietnam, SA Moved

• Miss World South Africa Romanda Hombir shared a behind-the-scenes video practising traditional dance in Vietnam
• Her mother guided her through the steps while she wore a vibrant SA flag-inspired costume with a beaded headpiece and staff
• The emotional clip moved South Africans who said it was the best national costume they had ever seen

Miss World South Africa Romanda Hombir gave South Africans something to cheer about on 2 September 2026 when she shared a behind-the-scenes clip from Vietnam. In it, she was rehearsing her traditional dance routine in full national costume, with her mother right beside her, guiding every step.

Romanda and mom share a traditional dance

The video shared on Instagram account @romandahombir showed Romanda moving with grace and confidence in a striking outfit inspired by the South African flag. The ensemble featured a beaded headpiece and a staff, and the colours popped against the backdrop of the international competition. Her mother stood close, patiently walking her through each movement with the kind of quiet dedication only a parent offers.

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Romanda shared the clip with a message of deep gratitude for her mother's lifelong role in teaching her traditional dance and for standing by her on the journey to the international stage. The post clearly struck a chord, spreading quickly across South African social media.

Watch Romanda dance in her national costume alongside her mum in the Instagram reel below:

Mzansi rallies behind Romanda

For many South Africans watching from home, the video was more than just a costume reveal. It was a reminder of what it means to carry your culture with you, wherever in the world you go. Viewers praised Romanda's representation and the emotional bond between mother and daughter that the clip so naturally captured.

@thereal_soso:

"So proud of you, you're doing great 🥳🧡🔥."

@qhawemazaleni:

"You're doing absolutely incredible! 💛❤️ Keep shining."

@babiki_ii:

"Ever so proud of you 🤩❤️."

@billybrown_sa:

"Wow, this is beautiful ❤️🙏."

@mandabile86:

"You really are a real fighter, Romanda! You're representing South Africa very well 👊za🔵💙."

@thandz__nene:

"First national costume that's ever captured me 😍."

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Source: Briefly News