Buzz
Holding a “Free Hug” sign and swaying back and forth, the girl in the chubby green dinosaur costume eagerly stretches her arms wide to embrace anyone passing by.
Free Hug Coffee: A Sanctuary for Lonely Hearts in Saigon
Known for its 'crazy' ideas, Monkey in Black (MIB) café located in Tran Quang Khai, District 1, and Su Van Hanh, District 10, is a spot that frequently generates buzz, attracting attention mainly from the youth. Also, during this Christmas season, understanding the genuine need for warmth and comfort in hugs, MIB has initiated the “Free Hug” program for anyone in need.
Regardless of who you are, if you feel exhausted and crave someone's comforting embrace, to inject a bit more spiritual energy into you, you will receive a tight and warm hug. In a green dinosaur mascot outfit, the chubby girl with a smile on her lips stands in front of the counter, holding a “Free Hug” sign, and anyone passing by can approach her for a hug. Some hugs happen in a split second, but sometimes you want to maintain that position forever because it's so warm.
If you are willing and open-minded, you can also hug other people instead of just the dinosaur girl.
Buzzing with excitement about this free hug event for several days, a friend and I decided to visit the café because my companion, an American guy, was feeling lonely. He seemed quite thrilled to know that today he would hug a chubby dinosaur. Upon arrival, seeing the adorable dinosaur girl, he was initially hesitant, but eventually boldly approached for a hug… twice.
'Indeed, a very tight and warm hug, so I want to hug this dinosaur girl twice,' my American friend said. I myself hugged once and felt like it could compensate somewhat for the tiredness of the day. According to many scientific studies, hugs have a very positive effect on the spirit, helping you recover after encountering bad things.
This free hug program is not only applicable specifically for Christmas, a sensitive time that makes many singles feel lonely, but also planned to be long-term because the need for 'wanting to hug' is quite high. Besides the dinosaur, you can also receive hugs from Stitch characters in cartoons.
At the café, you can try a fortune-telling cake, bringing gentle 'prophecies.' These are lines hidden under the base of a chocolate cake, such as: Anyone can become the main character in their own fairy tale story; or To go further, you must take the first step immediately…
There are also special drinks like peach tea bucket, rainbow cake, chewable coffee... priced from 35,000 to 55,000 VND. The café is open from 8 am to 10:30 pm.
According to Vnexpress.net
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Reference: Travel Guide by Mytour
MytourDecember 25th, 2015
