Lan Kwai Fong expects 80,000 revellers for Saturday Halloween kick-off
Lan Kwai Fong in Hong Kong will start its annual Halloween festivities on Saturday, with organisers anticipating foot traffic of around 80,000 people, matching last year's levels. The three-weekend event features DJ parties, street performances, and dining promotions.
Hong Kong's nightlife landmark Lan Kwai Fong (LKF) will kick off its annual Halloween festivities this Saturday, featuring live DJ parties, street performances and exclusive dining promotions, according to organiser the Lan Kwai Fong Group. Chairman Allan Zeman said foot traffic is expected to match last year's high levels of around 80,000 people.
Zeman expressed optimism about the event's business outlook and noted that Halloween has a 40-year history in Hong Kong, evolving into an iconic annual event for residents to relieve stress and showcase creativity. He highlighted that the Hong Kong Tourism Board has invested substantial resources in organising Halloween-themed activities across the city this year, which is expected to draw a large crowd of tourists, locals and partygoers.
Over the next three consecutive Saturdays from 7pm to 11pm, Lan Kwai Fong will host the "Monster Parade and Costume Party," featuring face-painting zones and live DJ sets to boost the festive atmosphere. The highlight, "Only in LKF! Halloween Cosplay Party @ LKF Monster Mash," will begin at 8pm, during which a troupe of dressed-up characters will roam the streets to perform.
Giant themed murals and Halloween decorations have already been installed throughout the area for the public to take pictures. The Lan Kwai Fong Group has also introduced 12 original monster characters along with a collectible card series this year. Customers who spend at participating merchants will receive these cards for collection and lucky draws, and several characters will make appearances at designated restaurants and bars.
From 17 to 31 October, more than 20 merchants in Lan Kwai Fong will offer buy-one-get-one-free drink promotions and a 15 per cent discount on signature dishes.