VALENTINE’S

DAY AROUND
THE WORLD
 Romania – An Unusual Celebration
• If you’re looking for some very romantic and unusual celebration of valentine’s day
around the world, then Romanians won’t disappoint you. The day is celebrated on 24th
Feb as the day when young couples get engaged. It is basically a mix of Valentine’s Day
and the celebration of spring season. Young men and women go to the forests to pick
colorful flowers, while other couples wash their faces with snow as a sign of good luck.
• Best Places For A Romantic Dinner: Zexe, Aubergine Restaurant
Places To Visit: Sibiu, Bucharest, Brasov
How To Reach: You can reach here easily through the air.
 Argentina – For A Week Of Sweetness

• Argentinians don’t celebrate Valentine’s Day in Feb, but “the week of sweetness” in July. It’s
the day when lovers exchange kisses and receive chocolates and other sweets. In the country,
the day actually started as a commercial invention but later became Valentine’s traditions.
• Best Places For A Romantic Dinner: Puerto Madero, Rosedal
Places To Visit: Iguaza Falls, Tierra Del Feugo National Park, Ushuaia
How To Reach: you can fly in and out of Argentina from all the major countries of the
world.
France – Epicentre Of Romance

• It is believed that the first-ever Valentine’s Day card was originated in France, when Charles, the
Duke of Orleans, sent love letters to his wife from the prison in 1415. And the French village
called “Valentine” turns into the epicenter of romance between 12th and 14th February. One can
see the beautiful yards, trees, and homes decorated with love cards, roses, and proposals for
marriage flakes. It probably is the most beautiful Valentine’s Day traditions in the world.
• Best Places For A Romantic Dinner: NoLita, Benoit
Places To Visit: Paris, Eiffel Tower, Bordeaux, Marseille
How To Reach: Direct & indirect flights both fly from here to all other major international
airports of the world.
Philippines – A Gala Event

• In the Philippines, Valentine’s Day is the time when many young couples marry in an event
sponsored by the government as a form of public service. Among the most amazing
Valentine’s Day celebrations around the world, this one is a gala event in the country and a
special day for young people.
• Best Places For A Romantic Dinner: The Snack Shack, Hanamaruken Ramen
Places To Visit: Manila, Cebu City, Boracay
How To Reach: One can reach here by air easily.
 Ghana – National Chocolate Day

• In Ghana, Feb 14 is celebrated as the “National Chocolate Day.” It is a step that the Ghana
government took in 2007 to increase tourism in the country. Ghana is among the largest
cocoa-producing countries in the world. On Feb 14, one can attend performances, music
events, and restaurants that have themed menus for the special day.
• Best Places For A Romantic Dinner: Bread & Wine, Kaya Energy Bar & Design
Places To Visit: Cape Coast, Accra, Kakum National Park
How To Reach: Direct & indirect flights to and from Ghana fly on a regular basis. Thus one
can reach here via flight easily.
Bulgaria – Day Of Winemakers

• Like any other country, Bulgaria celebrates Valentine’s Day in its own style. On 14 February,
San Trifon Zartan is celebrated in Bulgaria, which means “day of winemakers”. Young and
old couples celebrate their love with a glass of wonderful local wine.
• Best Places For A Romantic Dinner: Restaurant Bolero, Mario Cafe
Places To Visit: Sofia, Varna, Nessebar
How To Reach: Reach here by flights, the airport is connected to all other international
airports of the world.
Spain – Feast Of Saint Dionysus

• The day of love in Valencia of Spain falls on 9th Oct. This is known as the feast of Saint
Dionysus. The festival is celebrated in most of the parts of Spain by making ‘macadora’, a
marzipan figurine. The figurines are made by men to gift to their female companions. One
can also witness colorful parades on the streets of the villages of Spain.
• Best Places For A Romantic Dinner: Jardin Secreto, Bar Galleta
Places To Visit: Barcelona, Granada, Madrid
How To Reach: A lot of international and domestic flights fly from here, thus commuting
through air is a good way to reach Spain.
Denmark – A Celebration Of Love

• Although Valentine’s Day is one of the new Denmark festivals, the country also celebrates
the day of love and romance on 14th Feb with a twist. In Denmark, Valentine’s Day is not
limited to roses and chocolates. Friends and lovers exchange handmade cards with pressed
white flowers that are called snowdrops.
• Best Places For A Romantic Dinner: Restaurant Grønnegade, Chez Bruno
Places To Visit: Copenhagen, Bornholm, Aarhus
How To Reach: Regular flights fly in and out of Denmark, thus it is convenient for travelers
to reach here through air.
Japan – Exchange Of Unique Gifts

• Japan does it quite differently. It is celebrated on 14th Feb and women buy gifts and
chocolates for their male companions or lovers. Men can’t return gifts until March 14, which
is called the “white day”.
• Best Places For A Romantic Dinner: Sakura, En – Japanese restaurant
Places to visit: Tokyo, Kyoto, Nara
How To Reach: Direct flights fly in and out of Japan. Thus one can reach here via flight
easily.
 Brazil – Lovers Day

• “Dia dos Namorados” festival, which is also known as “Lovers day”, is celebrated in Brazil.
There’s a usual exchange of chocolates, cards, flowers, and one can witness music festivals
and dance performances. Gifting is not reserved for couples during the festival, family
dinners are common on the day.
• Best Places For A Romantic Dinner: Térèze, Skye
Places to visit: Rio De Janerio, Salvador, Sao Paulo
How To Reach: Brazil airport flies a lot of international and domestic flights. Thus one can
reach here through air.
England – Festival Of Romantic Love

• On Valentine’s day in England, women used to place five bay leaves on their pillows. This
was done with an aim to bring dreams of their future husbands. In Norfolk, Jack Valentine
acts as a Santa for Valentine’s day. Children anxiously wait for the Santa, though they don’t
get to see Old Father Valentine.
• Best Places For A Romantic Dinner: Olive tree restaurant, Clos Maggiore
Places To Visit: London, Bath, Manchester
How To Reach: you can reach England via flight. The international airport is connected to
majorly all the airports of all the world.
Italy – Popular Day For Couples

• Originally Italians celebrated Valentine’s day as their spring festival. Another Italian
valentine’s day tradition was for young, unmarried couples to wake up before dawn to spot
their future husband. Today, Italians celebrate by exchanging gifts between lovers and
romantic dinners.
• Best Places For A Romantic Dinner: Prego, Tonino
Places To Visit: Rome, Venice, Florence
How To Reach: One can reach here via flight, the airport is connected to other major airports
of the world.
Participants: Popelca Andrei
                        Felix Vass
                        Vlad Hotea
                        Andrei Terbea
Drăgan Rareș

Source: traveltriangle.com