Police probe viral clip of ‘Journey to the West’ cosplayers riding horse on Ho Chi Minh City street
A viral video showing four people dressed as characters from the classic Chinese tale ‘Journey to the West’ walking and riding a horse in a car lane in Ho Chi Minh City has prompted a police investigation.
A screenshot from a viral clip shows four people dressed as ‘Journey to the West’ characters walking and riding a horse in a car lane on Phan Van Khai Street in Tan An Hoi Commune, Ho Chi Minh City
The clip circulated on social media on Sunday, showing the group on Phan Van Khai Street in Tan An Hoi Commune.
One person dressed as Tang Sanzang was riding a white horse, while three others, who were dressed as Sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie, and Sha Wujing, walked beside him.
The group was moving from neighboring Tay Ninh Province toward Ho Chi Minh City.
At the time, traffic was heavy, with trucks and tractor-trailers forced to slow down and adjust their routes to avoid the cosplayers.
A screenshot from a viral clip shows a man dressed as Tang Sanzang riding a white horse while three other cosplayers walk beside him in a car lane on Phan Van Khai Street in Tan An Hoi Commune, Ho Chi Minh City
The presence of a horse rider and three pedestrians in a car lane amid heavy traffic posed serious risks to both the group and motorists on the road.
Social media users expressed concern, particularly about the horse being ridden among large vehicles.
City police confirmed they are verifying the time, location, and identities of those involved.
Officials said the findings will determine appropriate action under traffic regulations.
Minh Duy - Minh Hoa / Tuoi Tre News