An HDB corridor in MacPherson was completely transformed with spooky Halloween decorations, which an Instagram user described, saying, “On a random Saturday night, I exited the lift and had the shock of my life.” The residents of one block had thrown a big Halloween party, complete with decorations and candy for the kids.
The original poster, a local photographer who goes by “Trafflock,” explained that the whole event was put together by the Residents’ Network (RN), but it was the residents themselves who did all the decorating.
Even though he only visited one block, he noticed about five or six households that had really gotten into the spirit of the occasion. Trafflock, who was there just to check out the décor, was very impressed by the effort everyone put in.
The video showed just how much effort went into the decorations:
- Scary Entrance: The corridor entrance was taped off with “police tape” that read “CAUTION,” along with a sign telling people to “Enter at your own risk.”
- The Vibe: Once inside, you could see atmospheric orange lighting, spider webs, and warning signs all over the place.
- Scare Actor: There was even a resident in makeup acting as a “scare actor.” This dedicated person would pretend to get electrocuted when touched, which Trafflock praised.
He also checked out other levels, saying the decorations were all high-quality and created the right mood. However, he did see one unit decorated with Taoist symbols and red auspicious decorations, and he wasn’t sure if it was for the event or just how the unit usually looks.
Trafflock said the residents were handing out candy to the kids. The video even showed a spooky table with a toy skull and bowls full of sweets.
Trafflock felt the event was “very wholesome and a good activity to bond the community together,” adding that even though the RN organized it, “the residents themselves made it more enjoyable by participating [in dressing] up their homes at their own cost.” He said the kids seemed to enjoy the event the most and that it would create lasting “core childhood memories” for them.
While some Halloween decorations in HDB estates have caused trouble before due to safety worries, Trafflock said the decorations in MacPherson were only up for a few hours that night and were taken down immediately after the event. He also mentioned that safety was a high priority, especially since children were attending. He chose not to reveal the exact location to protect the residents’ privacy.
The RN later posted on Facebook that their annual “Halloween (One Community Fiesta)” was a success and even included a “Best Dress (Child & Adult)” contest with “great prizes.”
