Dublin felt different during the Halloween celebrations. The streets were full of people, lights and unusual characters. Giant figures moved above the crowd, and every few minutes there was something new to notice.

A giant Halloween figure holding a lantern
A lantern in the crowd.
A tall performer in a red Halloween costume
Looking up at the unexpected.

An evening full of colour.

I enjoyed the creative costumes and the way the city became part of the performance. The lights made familiar streets feel like a different place. These photographs capture some of the details that stood out to me: faces, colours and the crowds watching together.

A performer in front of a colourful circular display
Colour, lights and a busy Dublin night.

A moment in motion.

A short video from the Halloween celebrations in Dublin.

Experiences like this are another part of living in Ireland. Outside my classes, I can discover local celebrations, share moments with other people and see a more playful side of Dublin.