{"id":9597,"date":"2021-11-01T12:12:59","date_gmt":"2021-11-01T04:12:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/?p=9597"},"modified":"2021-11-01T12:12:59","modified_gmt":"2021-11-01T04:12:59","slug":"saigon-squid-game-costumes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/saigon-squid-game-costumes\/","title":{"rendered":"Squid Game Costumes Take Over Halloween In Saigon As Covid-19 Curbs Are Eased"},"content":{"rendered":"

Squid Game costumes were a hit in Saigon this Halloween<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Now that Covid-19 curbs have been eased and many people have gotten vaccinated, celebrating public events has become much easier. Halloween, the biggest event on many people\u2019s calendars, was the first occasion after months of semi-lockdown that Saigon residents could come together and flaunt their Halloween costumes.<\/span><\/p>\n

Aside from classic costumes such as zombies and witches that flooded Saigon\u2019s central streets yesterday, we\u2019ve noticed a surge in those dressing as characters in <\/span>Squid Game<\/b><\/a>, a Netflix hit that is all the rage with local K-drama buffs lately.<\/span><\/p>\n

Let\u2019s take a look at how Halloween transpired in Vietnam\u2019s biggest city.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Thousands of people headed to Nguy\u1ec5n Hu\u1ec7 in unique outfits<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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\nImage credit: <\/span><\/em>Zing<\/span><\/em>
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On 31st October, thousands of people headed to Nguy\u1ec5n Hu\u1ec7 in cosplay outfits to release their pent-up creative energy. Many dressed as zombies, demons, and anime characters.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nImage credit: <\/span>Zing<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Many seized this chance to dress up as their favorite characters from movies and games, such as Squid Game and Super Mario.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nImage credit: <\/span>Zing<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

As various as these creative people\u2019s costumes were, the accessories that were constantly present on most people\u2019s faces were face masks. While a face mask looks funny when paired with martial arts outfits and royal costumes, it helped people stay safe and avoid run-ins with the law.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nImage adapted from: <\/span>Vietnamnet<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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Squid Game toys are super popular in Hanoi<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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\nImage credit: <\/span><\/em>Kinh T\u1ebf V\u00e0 Du L\u1ecbch<\/span><\/em>
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Meanwhile, Squid Game costumes and toys had also been highly sought-after in Hanoi this Halloween.<\/span><\/p>\n

Gifts inspired by Squid Game came in all shapes and sizes.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nImage credit: <\/span><\/em>Kinh T\u1ebf V\u00e0 Du L\u1ecbch<\/span><\/em><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n

From Squid Game printed masks to tracksuits to crocheted dolls that make unique household decorations, there\u2019s everything for every Squid Game fan.<\/span><\/p>\n

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It\u2019s great to see Saigon filled with people again<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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After half a year of dormancy, Saigon finally came alive again with the celebration of a public event that drew thousands of people.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It’s hard to believe that the streets that were filled with cosplayers and waves of laughter yesterday used to be completely quiet and barricaded for nearly six months.<\/span><\/p>\n

Now that Halloween’s over, let’s get ready for Christmas.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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