A Vietnamese citizen was confirmed to be among the people killed in a Halloween celebration stampede in Seoul on October 29 night, according to the Vietnamese Embassy in the Republic of Korea (RoK).

With Halloween approaching and just about everywhere nationwide, including Hanoi, getting in the festive spirit, here are a few suggestions for both locals and tourists seeking to celebrate a fun festival.

Hanoians will have the opportunity to join in various funky events on the occasion of Halloween this weekend.

With just half month to go until the annual Halloween celebrations takes place, shops throughout Hang Ma street in downtown Hanoi have been making meticulous preparations ahead of the upcoming festival, with a variety of thrilling toys going on sale.

Gateau cakes decorated with the Halloween theme have been launched in the domestic market, serving to spook many people at first glance.

A variety of spooky toys are being sold on Hang Ma Street in Hanoi as Halloween draws close.

A range of exciting toys following the theme of Halloween have gone on sale on Hang Ma street in Hanoi’s Old Quarter with the festival drawing near.

Both local people and tourists gathered on Bui Vien walking street in HCM City to celebrate Halloween, with many people dressing up in colourful and scary outfits such as ghosts and devils to enjoy the festivities.

With Halloween celebrations upon us and just about everywhere nationwide, including HCM City, getting into the festive spirit, here are a few suggestions if you are still wondering where you and your friends can celebrate a fun Halloween.

A variety of thrilling toys featuring a number of scary things have gone on sale throughout Hanoi’s Old Quarter as Halloween draws close.

Normal dishes that are eaten everyday can easily be given a spooky theme with just a little creativeness and skill as Halloween approaches.

 VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnamese and foreigners joined the Halloween festivities on the streets of the two biggest cities in Vietnam.

 VietNamNet Bridge - A number of parks, hotels, restaurants and bars in Hanoi and HCM City have prepared exciting programs to treat guests this Friday and Saturday on the occasion of Halloween.

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 VietNamNet Bridge - At around 11am yesterday, February 17, hundreds of curious people gathered along the 19/5 canal, HCM City, to witness the police examining the scene and fishing a “human arm" from the black canal.

 VietNamNet Bridge – At 6pm on October 30, at major recreation centers in Hanoi, thousands of young people began participating in the Haloween. Some pictures of the festival in Hanoi.

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It’s that time of year again when ghosts and ghouls walk freely through the city, heading on nights out to celebrate Halloween (October 31).