The streets are alive with gods and ghouls. 

China may not have a long history with Halloween, but the holiday’s presence is real for the younger generation in first-tier cities, who seize the opportunity to party in costume. 

Not everyone is with it — in fact, Guangzhou subways banned “terrifying makeup” completely, fearing that it would frighten pregnant women and the elderly. 

Even so, Halloween weekend is still a force to be reckoned with across the country. Alongside the classic ghosts, ghouls, and global pop culture references, we’re also seeing an uptick in Chinese cultural costumes, as folks take a tongue-in-cheek approach to the holiday. 

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