The long-standing tradition of European and American universities of celebrating Halloween at the end of October is becoming increasingly popular in Latvia. This year, the BIA Student Parliament decided to hold it at our Baltic International Academy.
According to Elena Uzbekova, the President of the Student Parliament, this holiday provides students with a great opportunity not only to have fun amidst the autumn routine but also to express their creativity and get to know each other better in an informal setting. Furthermore, it was decided to hold the BIA freshmen’s initiation ceremony as part of the Halloween party.
The parliament’s activists not only made a decision but also contributed greatly to making the event a success. They decorated the hall in traditional Halloween style, organised mysterious lighting, spooky music, developed quests and humorous contests, and even created a special poster with holiday imagery. The Student Parliament members, BIA second-year students Alexandra Afanasyeva, Adele Kruzmane and Sofia Galushkina, worked with particular inspiration.
Other students also got involved. They prepared “scary” Halloween costumes, jokes and surprises, and actively participated in the quest and competitions. Their efforts were rewarded with prizes. But their greatest reward was new friends and a good mood.
In the photos: The BIA first-year student Halloween team. The event poster. One of the competitions.
