Recently, a group of internet users raised their concerns by posting an article highlighting the issue of littering during a Manga/Anime convention attended by many visitors.
An internet user raises awareness about the littering situation at a cosplay event
In a post on her Facebook page, the internet user expressed that many friends felt that the awareness of littering among attendees at Manga/Anime events is quite poor, leading to unsanitary conditions and significant discomfort.
The situation was highlighted after the girl witnessed a shocking scene of litter strewn across the restroom of a café hosting the convention.
“Yesterday, while I was changing costumes in the café’s restroom, I happened to overhear the conversation of the staff saying: ‘This time there’s less trash, thank goodness, but last time it was a complete mess.’
“And when I entered the restroom, I was overwhelmed by the sight of tissues, paper towels, plastic bags, wig hair, etc., everywhere—it’s as if many people just used the restroom and didn’t care about cleaning up afterwards.”
A photo showing the café owner cleaning up the litter left by guests
Interestingly, before stepping into the restroom, I overheard a colorful argument between two girls, one dressed as a Reporter and the other as a Hunter. The argument was about who had contributed more to the mess, with the Reporter justifying her point while the Hunter insisted that it was the others who were at fault.
Indeed, at that moment, I felt a bit overwhelmed and couldn’t help but chuckle as I quietly observed their back-and-forth. It was a bizarre scene of chaos and laughter.
This post quickly garnered attention on the girl’s Facebook, receiving a plethora of comments from users who echoed her sentiments, noting that many attendees at various Manga/Anime events often leave trash behind, which significantly contributes to the overall littering problem.
In reality, the issue of littering is not exclusive to Manga/Anime conventions; it frequently occurs at many other events in Vietnam. Typically, after each event, the cleaning staff or local residents are left to deal with the aftermath, often finding themselves cleaning up the mess left by the very visitors who attended the events.
