Taiwan cities host large-scale Halloween celebrations

Major Halloween festivities took place across Taiwan, with significant celebrations in New Taipei City and Hsinchu County.

In New Taipei City, the “2026 Fuzhong What the Hell” event featured a parade with over 100 creative costume groups. Mayor Hou You-yi participated in the festivities dressed as Sheriff Woody from Toy Story. The event included a costume competition with prizes totaling 200,000 TWD, themed installations, and a market featuring 30 stalls of food and handmade goods. The celebration aimed to promote local commerce and showcase urban development through large-scale art installations.

In Zhubei City, the “2026 Zhubei Halloween Dance Carnival” drew a record-breaking 30,000 attendees to the newly opened Cultural Park. Mayor Cheng Chao-fang appeared as the Greek mythological hero Odysseus. The carnival featured a parade, fire dance performances, and community dance sessions. The event also included a themed amusement area with rides such as a Ferris wheel and a merry-go-round to engage families.