Last year, the Shanghai government said Halloween celebrations were a sign of “cultural tolerance.” This year, the police rounded up people in costume.
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Tips to Reduce Halloween Waste
We’ve got tips to make the holiday more sustainable, and maybe more fun, too.
Shanghai’s Halloween Party, a Rare Chance for Chinese to Vent in Style
Thousands paraded the streets in creative, joyful and provocative costumes in a four-day celebration of a city returning to life.
Mexico’s Scary Dancing Nun, “La Monja de la Feria,” Is a Video Sensation
“La Monja de la Feria,” a scary nun character, has delighted and unsettled millions with popular videos that showcase her dance moves atop a fair ride. But why is this peculiar scene so popular?
Ghostly Presence
In a time when everything’s gone virtual, Halloween costumes represent an old-fashioned commitment to the physical world.
A Dusty Fast-Food Costume Sets Off a Very Canadian Bidding War
The government of Alberta is auctioning off an adult-size suit shaped like a donair, a uniquely Canadian take on the gyro and doner kebab that is a beloved late-night staple in Nova Scotia.
Berlin Police Investigate Roger Waters Over Nazi-Style Uniform
Mr. Waters, a founder of Pink Floyd, who has long been critical of Israel, has worn similar clothing in the past when playing songs from Pink Floyd’s album “The Wall.”
A Talking, Dancing Robot? No, It Was Just a Man in a Suit
Russian state TV praised the android as “advanced.” After widespread mockery, the channel said it had never claimed that the robot was real.