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KOISS Halloween Party and Ghost in the Rocks

Halloween began with the Celtic festival of Samhain, marking the end of harvest when spirits could cross into our world. Today, it's celebrated across Australia with costumes, decorations, and trick-or-treating.…

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Halloween began with the Celtic festival of Samhain, marking the end of harvest when spirits could cross into our world. Today, it’s celebrated across Australia with costumes, decorations, and trick-or-treating.

Many cultures around the world honor similar traditions:

What to expect

  • El Día de Muertos (Mexico): Colorful altars celebrating ancestors’ spirits
  • Avalambana (Buddhist tradition): Remembering ancestors through good deeds
  • Qingming Festival (China): Visiting ancestral graves with offerings and prayers

KOISS Halloween Party – Friday, 31 October 2025
Location: KOI Wynyard Green Campus – Level 9 Student Lounge AreaEvent Details


Schedule

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM: Food & Drinks

Enjoy complimentary refreshments and treats!

1:30 PM – 4:00 PM: Face Painting & Dress-up Support

Get your spooky look with our FREE face painting team! Come dressed up or get ready here.

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM: “Ghost in the Rocks” Guided Tour

Event Highlight! At 4 PM, we head to The Rocks! Explore Sydney’s historic laneways and discover chilling stories behind its haunted past. Experience the spooky side of Sydney’s history together!

5:00 PM – 8:30 PM: Festival Time at The Rocks

Continue the celebration and enjoy the evening with new friends at the festival!

What to Expect
  • Free food and drinks
  • Professional face painting
  • Costume support
  • Guided historical ghost tour
  • Connect with the KOI community
  • Make new friends!

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Acknowledgement of Country

KOI Student Society acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, Traditional Custodians of the land where our Sydney community learns, works and connects, and the Awabakal and Worimi peoples, Traditional Custodians of the lands of our Newcastle community. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and recognise their continuing connection to Country.

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