Many young people in Da Nang spent Sunday evening immersing themselves in fantastical figures at a cosplay and dating festival entitled ‘Hello, Love’ at the Asia Park, Da Nang.

Young people dressed up as their favorite characters. Photo: X.HAU

During the Tsubasa Club-hosted festival, youthful participants donned fantastical costumes inspired by a variety of fictional characters from popular Japanese movies, manga and games.

In addition, there were many exciting activities such as a dance competition, a talent contest, and a dating programme.

Tran Vu Long, a male resident of Hai Chau District, said he was fan of Japanese comics and cartoons which help him entertain after stressful studying hours. “The festival was a good opportunity for me and my friends to show our passion and live with their favorite comic characters" he confined.

30-year-old Nguyen Thi Hanh Nguyen, President of the Tsubasa Club, said that recent years have witnessed an increasing number of youngsters in Da Nang who have special love for Japanese manga and animation culture.

Through the festival, the club wanted to create a useful and interesting playground for young people who love Japanese culture to meet and exchange, hereby contributing to tightening the friendship between Viet Nam - Japan, she noted.

The cosplay costumes were elaborately and meticulously prepared by young people. Photo: X.HAU

Young people were free to show off their talents. Photo: X.HAU

The festival attracted a large number of young participants. Photo: X.HAU

Reporting by X.HAU - Translating by M.DUNG