Halloween in Lima

Halloween is not so widespread here as it is in the United States, but they do celebrate it. It's seen more as a children's activity. People dress up and have costumes, but I don't think trick or treating is very common because people don't really have houses in Miraflores. According to Erin, on the other side of Lima, in La Molina, it can be more feasible. Still, I don't expect any visitors on Monday night. 

Peruvians say mainly what happens is people decide to have a Halloween party. Some schools, neighborhoods, and of course, the barrio. I have to admit, after witnessing the primary presidency put the party on yesterday, it makes our trunk or treats look pretty pathetic in comparison. Erin and Casey stopped by briefly and were mildly entertained. I told Erin they seemed like overachievers. Erin said in general it's part of Peruvian culture where when you throw a party, you go full out. 

It started off with primary presidency decorating the chapel/cultural hall Wednesday & Thursday night. I helped briefly because I was mainly there to practice for the rehearsal we had on Sunday. Still, I have to admit they did a good job. 

This one was done by me. I didn't know what to write next to a cauldron, so I wrote the witches spell from Shakespeares Macbeth. I tried, but I did not find it in Spanish. 

I drew the ghost also. I asked a member of the presidency what ghosts say here in Peru. The same thing, "BOO!"

For those who don't know Spanish, this is "Trick or Treat"

This is Andrea, the Primary President. I must admit she does a pretty good job with the kids. She has no problem yelling at them to be quiet. My kind of girl. 

Some of the adults got into it. This is Miguel, secretary of the Barrio. 

This was my favorite, a bunch of grapes. 

Oh yeah, um, this guy right here is dressed up as Thor. It's also Johel, the bishop. Guess I'm letting him make a great first impression. 

The played games with the kids, had a costume parade, and overall it was a fun to just sit back and watch.