The locals went all out for Halloween. The center of town was packed with young Cambodians, most aged about 16-25. They were having a ball and much makeup was used. It is interesting to see how they embrace some of our western holidays and how much fun they derive from them. In the west, these events like Halloween, Christmas, Easter, Valentine's day, etc have become hollow events which are really just centered around corporate marketing and advertising. Here in Cambodia, these same events are fun. Wonderful Halloween costumes are MADE (not bought) with sheets, plastic bags and makeup. It is very refreshing be be out of the media manipulation where large corporations tell you what you have to buy to have fun. For Cambodians who own very little, fun is what you make yourself, not what you buy.
A girl on the street dressed as a ghost.
A girl on the street in her Malificent costume. Entirely made from black plastic bags and black tape.
Some kids sitting next to us at dinner getting their zombie makeup ready.
Temple Bar. All decorated for Halloween and the staff all dressed as zombies.
A girl on the street dressed as a ghost.
A girl on the street in her Malificent costume. Entirely made from black plastic bags and black tape.
Some kids sitting next to us at dinner getting their zombie makeup ready.
Temple Bar. All decorated for Halloween and the staff all dressed as zombies.
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