Halloween is celebrated around the world on October 31, but not only! Festivities have been under way in some countries for weeks or more. Here are some snapshots.
Philippines: A hotel guest inspecting a plastic skull on a dining table as part of a Halloween display in Manila. Photo: Romeo Ranoco/Reuters
Germany: An actor dressed as a butcher in the new Halloween section at the Madame Tussaud’s wax museum in Berlin. Photo: Hannibal Hanschke/Reuters
Japan: A McDonald’s employee posing with the Halloween-themed Ikasumi (squid ink) burger at one of its fast-food outlets in Tokyo. The black burger has a bun made from a flour mix of bamboo charcoal powder and black sesame to create the charred look and beef patties marinated with squid ink sauce. Photo: Toru Hanai/Reuters
US: Hippos devouring Halloween-festive offerings during Woodland Park Zoo’s annual Pumpkin Bash in Seattle, Washington. The event is also being held this weekend and on Friday. Photo: www.seattlepi.com, Jordan Stead/AP
England: Zumba dancers dressed up as zombies in a bid to set a new world record during the month-long Halloween event at Tulleys Farm in Sussex on October 4. The Guinness World Record criteria for a zombie gathering is that all participants must be wearing zombie make-up which includes white face, dark eyes and some red colour and/or zombie costumes or clothing. Photo: Jon Rigby/Partners Leisure/PA Wire