SINGAPORE: Young Chinese are getting into the Halloween spirit by ditching conventional scary costumes like witches, zombies and vampires and taking to the streets in the guise of their favorite celebrities, internet memes and local brands.

The celebration of Halloween has grown in popularity in many parts of Asia in recent years.

In China, young partygoers and treats were seen showcasing their individuality and creativity through their costumes.

A bold choice (or not), a man dressed as the Republican candidate for the presidency of the United States, Donald Trump, who drew applause on the Internet. He was eventually taken away by the police.

Another creative costume was a partygoer’s decision to opt for the new Mate XT phone from Chinese tech giant Huawei. The phone was launched hours after Apple launched its new iPhone in China in September. Its tri-fold design has become a popular meme in China, with many netizens comparing it to an emperor’s memorial scroll, which also unfolds in the same way.

Despite a strong police presence in Shanghaithe usual superheroes, villains and monsters were out in force at Zhongshan Park, alongside popular Japanese anime characters.

Religious figures were also a theme among some this year, raising eyebrows among local officials. A man dressed as Jesus and another party-goer in a Buddha costume were seen being taken away by police.