Hong Kong looks to profit from Halloween ghosts and zombies during longer festivities
Organizers said about 80,000 people joined last year’s celebration as authorities and businesses aim to lift nightlife and consumer spending.
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This year’s Halloween festivities in Hong Kong span three consecutive weekends. The city is trying to turn the popular holiday into a tool to attract tourists, more diners and higher spending. Among the participants were zombies, Taoist priests, creepy bartenders and Donald Trump impersonators. The festivities are part of the first “Hong Kong Halloween Month.” The events kicked off on October 17 and spanned key tourist areas such as Central, Lan…
Hong Kong looks to profit from Halloween ghosts and zombies during longer festivities
By Joyce Zhou HONG KONG, Oct 26 (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of revellers in costumes ranging from evil bartenders to Donald Trump impersonators, zombies and Taoist priests, packed an entertainment zone as Hong Kong lit up for Halloween celebrations s...
Tens of thousands of leaflets filled the streets of Lan Kwai Fong, one of Hong Kong's main nightlife areas, with facts ranging from classical terror to figures of Chinese politics and folklore. This year, the celebrations were extended to three consecutive weekends, in an initiative to attract visitors and increase the movement in bars, restaurants and shops.
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