Where to Celebrate Halloween in Hong Kong this 2021

Halloween is a hugely popular celebration that takes place on October 31 every year. Since the 19^th century, Halloween has been a night for pranks and tricks. This hasn’t changed much over time even in Hong Kong. During this time, people don Halloween costumes to avoid being recognized and walk through their neighborhoods as they trick or treat. They carry jack o lanterns carved out of pumpkins and eat small traditional round cakes called soul cakes.

But how did the scariest night of the year come about? The tradition has its origin in the festival of Samhain among the Celts of ancient Britain and Ireland. The name Halloween is a contraction of “All Hallows Eve” which is the evening before All Saints Day. The celebration marks the day before the Western Christian feast of All Saints which lasts for three days and concludes with All Souls’ Day. All Saints’ Day was established in the 7^th century by Pope Boniface IV. It was originally marked on May 13 but was later moved to November 1 in the following century.

Places that are perfect for celebrating Halloween in Hong Kong

Whilst Halloween doesn’t have any real roots in Hong Kong, they have developed their unique ways of celebrating. Autumn in this city is filled with international Halloween events and attractions. There are many costume parties and festivals happening throughout the city. Are you looking for a Halloween party to attend in Hong Kong? Here are three places you can celebrate:

• Ocean Park

This is an oceanarium and animal-themed attraction that holds Hong Kong’s biggest Halloween celebration hosting over 400 costumed guests. The theme park features Halloween fright houses, street shows with scary characters, and copious generally spooky entertainment. The dark times start after the sun sets, at 5 pm.

• Lai Kwai Fong

If you have a new Halloween costume that you want to show off, visit the city’s premier party district. There are numerous bars, pubs, and nightclubs that host their own Halloween functions. Hordes of zombies, ghouls, and freaks parade the streets in a sort of a block party, hitting up bar after bar for themed menus and drink deals.

• Hong Kong Disneyland

This is arguable the most American-flavored Halloween celebration in Hong Kong. The highly interactive theme park becomes enchanted with howling evil wind, a dark creeping fog, and various sinister villains. Amidst all these evil forces are good characters like Mickey, Donald, and Goofy who can deal with spooky activities and cobwebs.

Hong Kong’s Disneyland signature trick-or-treat experience allows kids to pick up candy.

2021 Halloween costume trends in Hong Kong

What’s there not to like about a day that is dedicated to giving and receiving candy and playing dress-up day long? During this beloved holiday, adults and children alike find fun outfits to wear. The fun part is that pets can also join in on the fun.

Are you thinking of joining other trick or treaters and need some costume ideas?  We did our due diligence to see what’s trending in the world of Halloween costumes. You can borrow inspiration from this list of the top five most popular Halloween costumes and allow your imagination to run wild:

• Costumes for adults: Princess, Spider-Man, and Superhero outfits
• Costumes for kids: Witch, Vampire, and Ghost outfits
• Costumes for pets: Pumpkin, Hot Dog, and Black Cats outfits

Halloween Hampers from GHHK

If you’re looking for a Halloween hamper to get for your friends, family, or colleagues, you can choose from the list below and if you don’t like these you can browse through our website for more options:

Mr. Simms Hello Halloween

With this Halloween hamper, you’re guaranteed of having a night of magic on Halloween night when all things spooky and scary come together.

This hamper includes:

• Mr Simms Handmade Fudge (random)
• Mr Simms Chocolate Bar (random)
• Small Retro Bag
• Bonds Lemon and Orange Jellies
• Terror Eyes Gumball
• Pick N Mix, 200g
• Halloween Surprise Candy Mix
• Free Delivery to Hong Kong Metropolitan Areas

Mr. Simms Monster Party

This hamper is filled with the perfect items to get you through the scariest night of the year.

This hamper includes:

• Medium Retro Bag
• Bonds Lemon and Orange Jellies
• Farrah Original Fudge Tin
• Mr Simms Handmade Fudge (random)
• The Jelly Bean Factory Berry Burst, 75g Box
• Mr Simms Chocolate Bar (random)
• Flying Saucers, 50g
• Creepy Jelly
• Pick N Mix, 300g
• Rolla Belta Watermelon
• Rolla Belta Strawberry
• Terror Eyes Gumball
• Pumpkin Marshmallow
• Free Delivery to Hong Kong Metropolitan Areas

Mr. Simms Witchy Night

Send a luxury Halloween hamper to your Family and make it possible for them to enjoy the tastiest Halloween together.

This hamper includes:

• Mr Simms Handmade Fudge (random)
• Mr Simms Sweet Jar (random)
• Excelcium Milk Chocolate Dinos
• Snake Jelly
• Creepy Jelly
• Large Victorian Retro Jar
• Large Flying Saucer
• Brain Blasterz Sour Candy
• Bonds Orange & Lemon Slices Box
• Pumpkin Marshmallow
• Halloween Surprise Candy Mix
• Free Delivery to Hong Kong Metropolitan Areas

Conclusion

Hong Kong citizens embraced and started celebrating Halloween which is a holiday with American roots about 20years ago since the turn of the century Halloween. This is mainly due to the massive popularity of classic horror films. People living in the United States, Hong Kong, and the rest of the world prepare for Halloween by decorating their houses for the holiday, deciding on Halloween costume ideas, exchanging gifts, spending time with family, and trick-or-treating. Do not get left behind during this year’s celebration of Halloween!