Nine Emperor Gods Festival, Phuket

Lonely PlanetOct 21

From New Orleans to Hong Kong to Oaxaca, here are five of the best Halloween travel destinations around the world.

Taoist festival with vegetarian food and purification rituals

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Nine Emperor Gods FestivalFestivalTaoist festival with vegetarian food and purification rituals
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pan de muertoRestaurantMexico City, Mexicotraditional Mexican sweetbread used as an offering
Sensō-jiPlace of worshipTokyo, JapanTokyo's most famous temple hosts crying baby sumo
Púca FestivalFestivalCounty Meath, Irelandceremonial Samhain bonfire lighting and procession
Sabbath of the MacrallesFestivalVielsalm, Belgiumactors portraying witches honor the devil and cause mayhem
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WalpurgisnachtFestivalWernigerode, Germanyfeatures a witch’s parade and medieval market
NyepiFestivalBali, Indonesiaannual holiday honors the new year with silent reflection
ogoh-ogohSightBali, Indonesiagargantuan paper-mâché effigies of terrific demons
Vodun DaysFestivalOuidah, Benincelebration with rituals, music in Vodoun spiritual capital
NakizumoFestivalTokyo, Japanmatches between two babies held by sumo wrestlers

Nine Emperor Gods Festival