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Last week, DigiPen Europe-Bilbao transformed into an eerily fun place as we celebrated Halloweek—a four-day event packed with spooky vibes and unforgettable moments.

Organized by the student association, the celebration gave participants a chance to showcase their skills with a range of themed activities, from gaming to team contests.

Monday: Horror Game Night

We kicked off the week with a Horror Game Night, where students confronted their fears in adrenaline-filled sessions of chilling horror games. Laughter and screams filled the air.

Students enjoyed playing and competing in horror titles like Five Nights at Freddy’s. To complete the experience, what is better than piles of popcorn?

  • Students at DigiPen playing horror games during Halloweek’s Horror Game Night. A student with Halloween antlers watches the screen intently.
  • A DigiPen Europe-Bilbao student enjoying a horror game on his laptop during Halloweek’s Horror Game Night.

Tuesday: Horror Makeup Workshop

Tuesday brought the Halloween spirit alive with a Horror Makeup Workshop. Laura Choueri, BFA professor, guided students in creating eerie, realistic wounds and scars.

Students mixed makeup products to create scary effects on each other, having fun in the process. The results looked impressively realistic, and everyone was thrilled with how they turned out.

  • A DigiPen Europe-Bilbao student smiles while mixing makeup for realistic wound effects during the Halloween Makeup Workshop.
  • Professor Laura Choueri demonstrates special effects makeup techniques to students at the Halloween Makeup Workshop.
  • Students collaborating and practicing makeup techniques on each other during the Halloween Makeup Workshop.

Wednesday: Pyjama Wednesday

Midweek brought a cozy twist with Pyjama Wednesday. This DigiPen classic invites all students, staff, and faculty to come to campus in their favorite pyjamas, making it our coziest Halloween yet!

It was fun and relaxing to see everyone in pyjamas, especially when you see staff and students together. Some even brought pillows, slippers, and wigs!

  • DigiPen Europe-Bilbao students enjoying Pyjama Wednesday, relaxing together in cozy pajamas in the canteen.
  • Students posing in their pajamas, one holding a Hello Kitty plush, during DigiPen Europe-Bilbao’s Pyjama Wednesday.
  • DigiPen Europe-Bilbao teacher fully embracing Pyjama Wednesday with a bathrobe, hair rollers, and nightgown.

Thursday: Costume Contest

Halloweek’s grand finale was the Costume Contest—a true display of creativity! Participants paraded the hallways, showcasing their unique and intricate creations.

A photo booth captured everyone’s incredible looks—from Willy Wonka and the Oompa Loompas to Beetlejuice Characters!

  • Participants in DigiPen Europe-Bilbao’s Costume Contest showing off their creative outfits about Shrek characters.
  • Students dressed as eerie characters during the Costume Contest at DigiPen Europe-Bilbao, ready to impress with their spooky looks.

As everyone gathered to watch, laughter filled the hall when the funniest costumes took the center stage. It was a thrilling competition, and it was clear that our students’ imaginations were in full display.

The winners this year were nothing short of spectacular. Aroa took home the title of “Best Costume” with an impressive Winx outfit, while “Funniest Group” went to the ‘Siwanators’, whose looks about Jojo Siwa had the crowd laughing. For “Best Performance”, the Shrek Characters stole the show with their replicas of the iconic protagonists.

Our students, faculty, and staff did an excellent job organizing the entire week, and it was clear that everyone who participated had a fantastic time. Halloweek is for sure a cherished and thrilling event.