A Halloween exhibition of carved pumpkins was put up at the Waterfront in Valletta this evening.

A good number of artists took part in the Carve-a-Pumpkin National Contest and all Jack-O'-Lanterns, as the carved pumpkins are also known, were displayed at the Magazino, attracting a sizeable crowd of viewers

Halloween, which has its roots in the Celtic festival of Samhain is now celebrated the world over and many people, including young Maltese, dress up in spooky costumes for the occasion.

Parties are organised, events held and many take the opportunity for a fun night out.

The word Halloween is a shortened form of "All Hallows Eve," the eve of all saints day, celebrated by the Christian world tomorrow.

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