Tag Archives: Halloween in China
Chinese Vocabulary for Halloween Posted by sasha on Oct 17, 2019
Halloween has always been one of my favorite holidays. From dressing up and going trick-or-treating as a youngster, to wild parties that seemed to last all weekend in college, to awesome Halloween concerts, to scaring the crap out of unsuspecting Beijingers on the subway, I’ve always had fun on October 31st. Although Halloween isn’t exactly…
Talking About Halloween in Chinese Posted by sasha on Oct 23, 2018
While it’s not high up on the list of holidays in China, Halloween is one of my favorites, and it is gaining popularity in the Middle Kingdom. This is especially true among the younger generation of Chinese, who learn about the holiday from their foreign English teachers or American movies and take an interest in…
A Chinese Halloween Posted by sasha on Oct 24, 2016
It may not be a traditional holiday, but Halloween (万圣节 – wàn shèng jié) is becoming more and more popular in China with each passing year. The “10,000 Saints Festival” is celebrated in big cities all across the country, as young Chinese have taken an interest in this Western holiday. While there’s not a lot of…
Halloween in China – Plants vs. Zombies Posted by sasha on Nov 3, 2014
Halloween is becoming more and more popular in China with each passing year. You may be surprised to see just how cool a Chinese Halloween party can be. The Bird and Flower Market of Kunming turns into a haunted maze occupied by zombies in this spooky video. 万圣节派对 – wàn shèng jié pài duì Halloween…
Beijing Zombie Apocalypse Posted by sasha on Oct 31, 2013
What happens when a bunch of zombies walk through the hutongs and ride the subway in Beijing? Find out here! 万圣节 – wàn shèng jié Halloween 服装 – fú zhuāng costume 中国小孩子 – zhōng guó xiǎo hái zi Chinese children 安全 – Ān quán safety 僵尸 – jiāng shī zombie 我想吃脑子 – wǒ xiǎng chī…