Young locals, foreign visitors flock to Ho Chi Minh City’s Bui Vien Street for Halloween celebrations
Bui Vien Walking Street in downtown Ho Chi Minh City came alive on Thursday night as thousands of young people and foreign tourists filled the bustling area, transforming it into a thrilling Halloween party of costumes, music, and vibrant energy.
Revelers donned outfits of witches, vampires, zombies, blood-spattered ghosts, with glowing pumpkins, spider webs, and skeletons adding to the enigmatic atmosphere.
Every bar, café, and restaurant along Bui Vien Walking Street was decked out in eerie yet colorful Halloween decorations, drawing crowds eager to celebrate and capture the festive atmosphere.
Phuong Anh (L) and Phong Nguyen, in costumes, celebrate Halloween in downtown Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Le Huy
At around 7:30 pm, the entire street pulsed with energy as music blared from every corner and revelers posed for photos amid flashing lights and fog machines.
The crowd grew denser toward 9:30 pm, with families even bringing their children dressed in playful costumes to enjoy the spectacle.
Among the sea of creative outfits was Nhu Y, who traveled all the way from Binh Chanh Commune to join the celebration.
She comes to Bui Vien Walking Street every year to celebrate Halloween as the area is always lively and packed with people, she shared.
This year, she dressed up as a ghost to attend a Halloween party in downtown Ho Chi Minh City.
Phuong Anh and her friend Phong Nguyen, both from the former Binh Tan District, spent the entire afternoon preparing their witch and zombie costumes.
“This year’s Halloween is more creative and colorful than ever,” Anh shared.
Foreigners join young people in Ho Chi Minh City for a lively Halloween celebration on Bui Vien Walking Street. Photo: Tri Duc / Tuoi Tre
The festive atmosphere also captivated many foreign tourists.
“This is incredible! The energy here is amazing,” exclaimed Tessa, a visitor from Germany.
She was surprised at how everyone dressed up and enjoyed themselves, she said.
For Pecer from Amsterdam, the night was one of the highlights of his first visit to Ho Chi Minh City.
“It feels like an international party,” he said.
“People are so open and enthusiastic, and the costumes are impressively spooky,” he said while filming the crowd with his phone.
Memphis, a traveler from New Zealand, was impressed by Halloween-themed decorations at bars and restaurants on the street.
“The atmosphere here is electric. Celebrating Halloween in Vietnam has been an unforgettable experience,” said the foreigner.
Bars and restaurants along Bui Vien Walking Street are decked out in spooky Halloween decorations. Photo: Tri Duc / Tuoi Tre
Tieu Bac - Tri Duc - Le Huy / Tuoi Tre News