In Shanghai, Chinese youth recreate Halloween with a distinctive ...
Nov 3, 2023 · In Shanghai, Halloween this year has fewer pumpkins and Jack-o'-Lanterns, but a little bit more cosplay competitions featuring characters from hit TV dramas and ancient novels and Chinese...
Shanghai police plan crackdown on Halloween cosplayers this year
Oct 21, 2024 · Authorities in Shanghai are getting ready to clamp down on anyone dressing up for Halloween as social media users announced plans for a rerun of last year’s event, when young people took to the...
Shanghai authorities set to crack down on Halloween revelers
Oct 25, 2024 · Shanghai authorities are set to control Halloween cosplayers and decorations this year, U.S. media Radio Free Asia said, as the leadership of Chinese President Xi Jinping has been vigilant about the spread of Western culture and …
Chinese Authorities Crack Down on Subversive Halloween Cosplay
Nov 21, 2023 · In the last few days, a number of Chinese youth have been detained by police for their political expression at the Halloween parade and Chinese tech companies have been instructed by authorities...
Shanghai Halloween party-goers take aim at leaders through cosplay …
Braving official disapproval of imported 'Western' festivals, young people gathered to mark Halloween on the streets of Shanghai this week, with some wearing Winnie the Pooh and COVID-19...
Guide to 2024 Shanghai Halloween Parade – Shanghai Pub Crawl
However, the most attractive, creative, and popular is the Halloween street parade organized spontaneously by Shanghai residents. People gather annually at Found 158 for various cosplay activities. Why Found 158? It used to be Shanghai’s most famous nightlife hotspot (although it’s not as popular as before since the COVID-19 pandemic).
Shanghai's unique Halloween celebration a sign of cultural …
Nov 3, 2023 · Shanghai's young generation has demonstrated an appreciation for both traditional Chinese culture and contemporary trends. Many of the cosplays at Shanghai's Halloween celebration reflected their everyday life.
China: Shanghai police will crack down on Halloween cosplayers!
Oct 22, 2024 · “All cosplay is banned, and no Halloween makeup will be allowed,” according to a police notice issued to neighborhood committees across Huangpu district. The notice advises using “verbal persuasion” initially, but states that “compulsory measures” will be applied if individuals do not comply.
Tense Atmosphere in Shanghai on Halloween Eve: Authorities Ban 'Cosplay …
Oct 28, 2024 · Some posts online state that certain universities in Shanghai have notified students not to attend Halloween gatherings, especially on Julu Road and Changle Road for cosplay. Some people even describe the authorities as "jumpy" in response to Halloween.
Shanghai police detain young people over Halloween cosplay …
Nov 2, 2023 · Police in Shanghai have detained a number of young people for walking the streets on Halloween in costumes carrying a political message, as the authorities start warning people not to engage in...