"SantaCon Seoul 2010"

This weekend I attended a large event in Seoul called "SantaCon" otherwise known as "Santarchy". This event is held in major cities worldwide and incorporates many people dressing up like Santa and creating chaos while spreading holiday cheer. You can check out the facebook page here where over 560 Santa's had signed up to attend.

We gathered in Sinchon at a popular bar and headed out on a half-mile parade through the city to Hongdae (a popular area known for its young university students, clubs, restaurants and bars)

Along the route we sang Christmas songs (some dirty), danced in the streets, and gave candy to strangers wishing them a Merry Christmas. The looks on peoples faces was priceless as they stared at the 300+ foreigners dressed as Santa parading through the street.

Most people get a little drunk and meet up at one of the many HO bars in Hongdae (Ho bar is a franchise that is appropriately named for this event!).

It was a fun (albeit it COLD) time, and I look forward to doing it again!

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