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When the Night Turns Playful: Discovering the Spirit of Halloween

Pumpkin with a carved face placed on a window sill, glowing in the warm afternoon light.

‘Halloween’, the name that is familiar to some and new to many, has slowly started to gain attraction in our country. Popularly celebrated in the western countries, Halloween is the celebration of imagination, creativity and embracing the community. Every year the arrival of Halloween is marked when the pumpkins start to glow with a faint sound of eerie music combined with laughter and delight. Halloween transforms the world with a celebration that is finding new admirers and for a good reason.

Black Trick or Treat sign with orange and black streamers, symbolising Halloween celebration decorations.

A Celebration of Imagination and Joy

Halloween, for many, is a festival wrapped in mystery and often thought of as spooky or strange. But at its heart, it’s a celebration that brings the community together with more imagination and creativity. It’s the time of the year where people step into another world dressing up, decorating, and sharing a night filled with stories, treats, and laughter.

It’s not just about ghosts and goblins. It’s about the joy of transformation, of becoming a character, of embracing the unexpected, and of letting go of the ordinary. It’s about families coming together, friends sharing laughter, and children running around in excitement, choosing between “trick” or “treat.”

Top view of a dinner table filled with assorted festive dishes served in bowls for a Halloween feast.

The Global Festival That’s Gaining Local Love

Beyond its origin, Halloween, in recent years, has started to charm hearts far beyond. It was then a Western celebration, but now, it has become a universal expression of creativity and fun across the cities and towns. People are beginning to add their own flavour to this celebration by blending cultural warmth with playful theatrics.

Imagine walking into a warmly lit restaurant decked with carved pumpkins, soft, flickering candles, and playful decor. The staff greet you in costume like a witch here, a vampire there and all with a smile that makes you forget the world outside. The menu features delightful surprises: orange-tinted desserts, smoky mocktails, and themed dishes that tickle the imagination as much as the taste buds.

That’s the beauty of Halloween. It’s endlessly adaptable. It’s a celebration that can be cozy, elegant, or wildly creative, depending on how you want to experience it.

Hands holding small pumpkins surrounded by Halloween-themed cookies shaped like bats and ghosts.

Spooky Stories Everywhere

For those who love travel and hospitality, Halloween brings a new kind of charm. Many hotels and resorts are now turning their spaces into mini worlds of mystery and magic. Guests can enjoy themed dinners, playful décor, live entertainment, and a touch of the fantastical.

It’s not about scaring people; it’s about surprising them, delighting them, and giving them an experience that feels different and memorable in its own way.

GRT Hotels and Resorts are all geared up for this Halloween in its unique way. Try to escape reality for a night and step into something whimsical, with a little mystery. Feel alive, curious and connected. Put on a mask, share a laugh and experience the wonder of Halloween at GRT Hotels and Resorts.

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