Unusual scenes unfolded across Indian streets during Halloween celebrations as people donned ghost and vampire costumes. Some were seen roaming neighbourhoods while exchanging chocolates and adding a spooky touch to festivities.
The incident took place in Khudiram Sarani, in Raiganj, in north Dinajpur, in eastern India’s West Bengal, at about 21:24 on October 31.
Visuals show that young children dressed as ghosts were seen roaming the streets. Some were dressed as witches, while others appeared as vampires. Large crowds gathered to witness the unusual scenes. Several children were also seen distributing chocolates to nearby residents as part of Halloween celebrations.
Ghosts, vampires take over Indian streets in spooky Halloween costumes as chocolate exchanges add sweet twist to celebrations
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Speaking to Newslions, Pallab Saha, Filmer, Raiganj, Uttar Dinajpur, West Bengal, stated that Halloween celebrations brought an unusual spectacle to Khudiram Sarani in Raiganj as young men and women dressed as ghosts took to the streets. Rather than frightening passersby, the costumed participants greeted people with sweet chocolates and festive wishes.
Dressed as traditional Bengali supernatural characters such as Brahmadaitya and Shakchunni alongside foreign-inspired ghosts, the group interacted with local residents. Their appearance drew curious crowds, with several people stopping to take selfies and enjoy the unusual celebration. Although Halloween festivities remain more prominent abroad, the initiative brought a cheerful twist to Raiganj’s streets by replacing spooky encounters with chocolates and smiles.
