It has become a tradition for Group 1 in Kaposvár to gather at the Community House for Halloween, where the kids carve jack-o’-lanterns, hunt for chocolates, and test their knowledge in a quiz. Many arrived in costumes—some dressed as a mushroom, an Egyptian mummy, or even a returnable cola bottle.
“I was really looking forward to our Halloween party because every year I’ve had such a great time. This year, we asked our mentor if we could stay in the house until late, as it’s much more exciting in the dark. We started carving pumpkins at four in the afternoon, and everyone tried to be super creative—some truly beautiful jack-o’-lanterns were made. One person even tried to carve a Hello Kitty figure into their pumpkin, while others stuck to traditional designs. I think the best pumpkin was made by the junior mentors, who carved a bird shape into theirs.”
Jácint Bogdán, Kaposvár Group 1
“The chocolate hunt took place in the dark this year, which made it much more atmospheric. We tried to hide the chocolates and gummy candies in tricky places to make them harder to find. Once we were ready, we turned off all the lights, and the kids started searching with flashlights (or their phones). It was definitely more adventurous that way—they loved the challenge of finding chocolates hidden under bushes and on windowsills in the darkness.”
Zsófia Kada, mentor-assistant, Kaposvár Group 1
During the evening, the kids also completed a quiz that covered not only Halloween but also All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day. Along the way, they learned about traditional Hungarian customs related to these holidays. The event wrapped up after nine o’clock, with everyone—children, university students, and even the parents who helped organize the evening and maintain the good vibes—having had a great time.
Zsuzsa Fenyő, mentor