The 2004 Miss Asia Pageant Final came to an end in Hong Kong Sunday night. Lu Jingjing from eastern China's Hangzhou city emerged as the winner, standing out from the crowd of 18 beauties.

Aspiring girls from China, India, Japan and other Asian countries competed to be named the continent's fairest damsel .

The Miss Asia Pageant was started by Asia Television in 1985.

(CRIENGLISH.com)

stand out : be highly noticeable（脱颖而出）

damsel : a young unmarried woman（年轻女子）