At the end of every October, children and adults around the world eagerly anticipate and look forward to Halloween – a costume festival and the biggest fun event of the year.
The Halloween festival takes place annually on October 31st.
Origins of Halloween
The word “Halloween” originates from the Christian church, being a remnant of the All Hallows’ Eve festival (feast of saints).
More than 2,000 years ago, in the lands that are now England, Ireland, and northern France, the Celtic people began their new year on
November 1st of the Gregorian calendar. The All Hallows’ Eve festival was celebrated on the night before the new year to honor their deceased leader, Samhain.
This festival signaled the beginning of the cold season, of dark days often associated with human decay and death. The Celts believed that Samhain allowed the souls of the dead to return to their earthly homes on that night.
Halloween came to America with the first immigrants, mostly from England and some from Celtic regions. They brought various customs with them, but for many reasons, it wasn’t until the 1800s that Halloween became a widely celebrated tradition.
Considered a spooky festival and the day when ghosts and spirits rise, the theme of the celebration often revolves around the most eerie things possible: ghosts, demons, darkness, hell, heaven, the Grim Reaper, and so on.
If you’re looking to organize an exciting Halloween program for your family and loved ones, or a Halloween festival for your company or business, let SaigonDance Center – a professional event organizing company – help you make it happen.
With years of experience in event organization, Halloween festival planning, and the entertainment and arts industry, SaigonDance will help you:
- Decorate the party venue with a strong Halloween atmosphere;
- Set up photo booths with spooky themes, according to the client’s purpose and requirements;
- Design creepy games and Halloween traditions;
- Provide Halloween face painting for attendees;
- Develop script ideas and execute Halloween programs with impressive and memorable performances;
- Provide a professional event organization team and services, with creative program content that fully meets the client’s requirements and expectations.
To successfully organize a Halloween festival, besides hiring a professional event organizing company, you should first learn more about its traditional games and customs.
“Trick or Treat”
“Trick” means: to deceive, a mischievous or playful act. “Treat” means to receive, to be kind to, or to entertain. This phrase essentially means: “If you don’t want us to play a trick on you, then give us a treat.”
Typically, on Halloween, children, teenagers, and young adults dress up as ghosts and monsters, carrying lanterns as they go from house to house in the neighborhood. They knock on doors and say “trick or treat,” and the homeowners will put candy in their lanterns as a way of choosing to be kind and avoid the mischief of the “ghosts and monsters.”
Apple Bobbing Game
This game originates from a Celtic legend about people conquered by the Romans. It was believed that the child who could get the most apples would have the most luck throughout the year. Although it originated quite a long time ago, during each Halloween season, many families organize “apple bobbing” to bring joy to children and provide moments of relaxation for everyone.
Pumpkin Carving/Decorating
Pumpkins are the main symbol of Halloween night, serving as both decoration and lanterns for young people when doing “Trick or Treat.”
Telling Ghost Stories on Halloween Night
There’s no more appropriate time than Halloween night to tell spine-chilling ghost stories.
Halloween Costumes
Halloween is the day when the dead are said to return to the world of the living. Traditionally, on this day, people would dress up as ghosts and monsters to avoid being recognized or disturbed. However, over time, Halloween has gradually become a true costume party – a day when you can transform into anyone or anything, not necessarily ghosts or monsters.
Why choose SaigonDance for Halloween festival organization services?
- Professional, conscientious, and responsible staff: always punctual and skilled in quickly grasping and handling situations;
- Customers receive free consultation and enthusiastic assistance to provide services that best suit their wishes and requirements;
- SaigonDance has a professional, experienced, and always creative event organizing team for different programs/events: avoiding repetition and boredom, always bringing surprises and attracting viewers;
- SaigonDance has a team of beautiful choreographers and dancers with good technique in all dance styles, meeting many customer requirements (modern dance, belly dance, sexy dance, hip-hop, children’s dance, contemporary dance, etc.);
- Reasonable and affordable event organization costs: customers are given many choices and can comfortably work with staff to find the most optimal and effective solution;
- Providing many professional and comprehensive services: event organization, providing dancers/dance groups, singers/MCs/DJs, dance training, studio rental, performance costume rental, etc.
Some Halloween activities organized by Saigon Dance:
Contact us directly through the following channels for support, consultation, and detailed quotes for each customer’s requirements:
SaigonDance Center:
- Address 1: 94-96 Street No. 2, Do Thanh Residential Area, Ward 4, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City Phone: (8428) 38 329 429 – 0902 322 361
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