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Tao Sum-yuet, 14, STFA Tam Pak Yu College: I saw two people wearing two shirts that had been sewn together so that it looked like one shirt with two sleeves. They each had one arm around the other person. Identical jeans and sneakers completed the costume. I think this is the most creative costume I have ever seen.
Kwok Hungxu, 17, GCC & ITKD Lau Pak Lok Secondary School: My favourite costume is the “Cereal Killer”. It was brilliantly executed by someone wearing dark, stained clothes splattered with fake blood. Instead of carrying traditional weapons, they had miniature cereal boxes taped all over their outfit, each box strategically “stabbed” with tiny plastic knives. This costume was much more memorable than any standard one. Cereal is a staple of childhood mornings, yet here it was twisted into a macabre punchline. I think it made people laugh and do a double take at the absurdity of it all.
Wong Hui-long, 15, Carmel Alison Lam Foundation Secondary School: I saw a teenager dressed as Jesus. He wore a long, messy wig and a white robe that caught my attention. What really amazed me was the fake blood pouring from his hands and toes. He was also wearing brick-red sandals and standing on a moving “cloud”, which was actually a decorated e-skateboard. All the features of this costume were very impressive.
Jessica Ye, 14, Fung Kai Liu Man Shek Tong Secondary School: The most creative Halloween costume I have ever seen was a girl who appeared to be holding up her own head on a dinner plate. I was stunned when I saw it; the costume was both imaginative and realistic. The trick behind it lies in manipulating people’s perception. The little girl created the illusion of a body that seemed taller than her own, making it look as if she was holding up her own head.
Alva Cheng Pui-yau, 13, Pui Kiu College: I saw the most creative Halloween costume on social media. In a video, a girl dressed as a bloody tampon ran to each door, saying, “Sorry, I’m just late as usual!” This elicited roars of laughter from her neighbours, and some even filled her candy bucket with extra treats. Her costume also raised awareness about menstruation, promoting open discussion for a subject that many people feel ashamed or embarrassed about.
Ng Kwan-long, 16, Ma On Shan Tsung Tsin Secondary School: The most creative Halloween costume I have ever seen was someone dressed as a vending machine. It was incredible because the costume was very detailed; it had real buttons, snacks and even a slot for inserting money. The person also handed out candies, making it interactive for everyone.
Yu Pui-ying, 15, Tai Kwong Hilary College: The most creative Halloween costume I’ve ever seen was worn by a little boy who amazed everyone at the party. He was completely hidden inside two large boxes that were being carried by his father. No one knew he was inside – everyone just thought it was a stack of boxes. But when the lights dimmed, his father handed the boxes to someone else, and the boy suddenly jumped out. Everyone was startled.
Liu Yuen-ting, 16, Fung Kai No 1 Secondary School: Once Once I saw a family of three dressed up as Harry Potter characters. The parents were dressed as Hogwarts students, while their baby was dressed as a Mandrake. Mandrakes are plants known for their deadly cries that can knock people out, which humorously represented the baby’s disruptive crying. It was a truly creative costume choice.
Amna Razzaq, 15, TWGHs Lo Kon Ting Memorial College: The most creative Halloween costume I’ve seen is someone dressed as a bloody Hello Kitty with stitches. While it might sound typical or boring at first, the chilling context of the Hello Kitty murder that occurred in Hong Kong adds a spine-tingling element to the costume. This spooky background story makes the costume far more meaningful and frightening.
Natalie Tai Nok-ching, 13, Immaculate Heart of Mary College: The most creative costume I’ve ever seen was a USB charger. The person wore a grey outfit with a large USB port on their chest and a hat fitted with a flashlight. The tail of the costume was a wire with a plug, and the lights on the outfit made it visually stunning. Everyone loved it.
