The month of love has come!
Valentine has arrived, it’s time to spread the love! Valentine may not be celebrated much in Indonesia, but do you know if other countries celebrate Valentine with a unique and diverse culture. Even one of them there is a valentine tradition which is done 3 months in a row! Check out what Valentine culture in other countries is like:
1. Ritualizing.
The first country is Brazil, in Brazil usually for those who have not found a partner will do the Simpatia tradition which comes from the words Sun and Pathos which means the sun and feelings. Sympathy is done in a way that is unique, first for singles to prepare a blue ribbon and write their name at night on the ribbon. After all, is written, the author of the name must look towards the starry sky and start counting 7 stars to pray about hope and marriage to Saint Valentino.
2. Show your crush!
Who used to admire in silence, will be exposed when Valentine in Africa. The tradition of writing the name of a crush in Africa on Valentine’s Day is a must! Expressing it is also quite unique, women will wear heart-shaped pins or cloth and then use or sew it on a shirt with the name of the crush on it. Woah is quite brave and unique, hopefully, those who dare to do this are notified by a crush.
3. Valentine 3 months in a row!
Even one Valentine’s Day feels good, carried out if the Valentine is held for 3 months in a row! In South Korea, Valentine runs for 3 months. Valentine in the first month begins with the first tradition for women who give chocolate to men on February 14, then in the second month falls on March 14, known as White Day. White day is a tradition for chocolate replies that have been given in the previous month, giving replies can be in the form of chocolate or items invited by the giver
And in the last month of April 14th, it was celebrated specifically for singles! April 14th is known as Black Day for those who have a partner to enjoy Jjangmyun or noodles with black soy sauce to enjoy the single, not only those clothes that are used all in black for head to toe. This is called Singles Totality!
4. Rebahan!
If in Indonesia it’s kinda unique. Millennial culture that is still single will not eat or be invited to certain traditions they will stay at home and lazying around. Singles take lying as a new trend for those who are busy and like to sleep all day. The severity of this lying culture can be contagious and will impact everyone. Just imagine it sleep with a soft mattress, cool air conditioner, make lay down as everyone’s dream! Whenever you come home from school, or just home from work remember the most comfortable and soft laying only with Sleepzilla!