
Trip to Ireland
I chose Ireland to start our post because it is a country with a hint of legends and fairy tales and goblins, in addition to the strong celebration of Halloween, a festival that originated in that country, about 2 thousand years ago by the Celtic people, celebrated on October 31st.
JapanAh!!! Finally, our blog.
Here I'll be able to share some of my travels and also write about my experiences in the destinations I've visited.
To begin, let's talk about a destination many Brazilians choose for exchange programs: Ireland.
I chose Ireland to begin our post because it's a country steeped in legends, fairy tales, and goblins, as well as a strong Halloween celebration. This festival originated there about 2,000 years ago by the Celtic people and is celebrated on October 31st.
Arriving at Dublin Airport, I was certain I was in Halloween country. The airport was decorated, and some people were dressed in costume.
Walking through the city, I noticed the little houses adorned with bats, spider webs, pumpkins, witches, and skeletons. Some even go overboard with the decorations, creating their own characters or unique decorations. I photographed some interesting ones.
Walking around the city, I noticed little houses decorated with bats, spiderwebs, pumpkins, witches, and skeletons. Some even go overboard with the decorations, creating their own characters or unique decorations. I photographed some interesting things.
I had the great opportunity to experience a typical Halloween party in Ireland, where people gather for good conversation, a good beer, traditional food, and of course, the "Irish" style of celebration. Children dress up and paint their faces and play happily through the streets, passing by houses and parties asking for candy. Hence the expression "trick or treat."
On the streets of downtown Dublin, it's also common to see Halloween decorations mixed with Christmas decorations. Of course, I stopped to take a photo at the devil totem pole. I also couldn't help but mention that in Ireland, drinking is almost sacred; after all, in the land of pubs, there's no reason to go without celebrating with a good beer.
And finally, let's talk about the beautiful figure that is the Leprechaun, a friendly elf who brings joy to adults and children all year round. It's believed he has hidden treasures, and it's essential to capture one and never let him out of your sight. And the most important thing in the legend is that we see him before he sees us, so he can lead us to the treasures. I took the opportunity to photograph him to ensure my luck and thus reach the treasure.
The Halloween experience here was excellent and fun. And as the Leprechaun would say, "The whole universe is our home; we are at home anywhere."





