World Celebrates Halloween and Day of the Dead with Unique Traditions
Halloween and Day of the Dead celebrations are in full swing across the globe. While London offers immersive spectacles like Count Dracula along the River Thames, Mexico City honours La Catrina and remembers loved ones with giant floral tapestries. Meanwhile, New York transforms with LEGO decorations and spooky figures adorning its buildings.
In London, the Halloween spirit is alive with no specific main attraction. The city offers a variety of events, including tours at the London Dungeon and spooky theme nights in traditional pubs. Across the Atlantic, Mexico City kicks off its Day of the Dead celebrations with a parade honouring La Catrina, attracting hundreds of participants. UNESCO recognises this festival as Intangible Cultural Heritage, highlighting its significance.
In New York, preparations are evident with LEGO decorations adorning a balcony and witches, skeletons, and other spooky figures covering building facades. The city is ready to welcome Halloween celebrations alongside Mexico's Day of the Dead festivities. In Mexico City, the festival features a giant floral tapestry and towering female figures reaching 10 meters high, marking the 700th anniversary of the ancient Aztec capital's founding.
From London's immersive Dracula spectacle to Mexico City's Day of the Dead parade honouring La Catrina, and New York's LEGO decorations and spooky figures, the world is celebrating Halloween and Day of the Dead with unique and vibrant traditions.
