Every year, on Valentine's Day, couples and lovers all over the world find ways to prove their love to each other. They will start giving each other gifts such as flowers, chocolates, and even more expensive gifts such as jewelry.
The modern Valentine that we celebrate every year first became popular in England in the 17th century. At that time, the Valentine tradition involved writing letters to express one’s feelings to the person one loves. By the 20th century, printing technology had come along and helped popularize the beautiful tradition all over the world.
Let's take a look at some pictures of Valentine's Day around the world in 2023 below:
A woman sells balloons on the street ahead of Valentine's Day at a market in Bangkok, Thailand
Flowers are decorated in the shape of a heart at a restaurant in London, England so couples can take photos.
A Palestinian man balances a giant teddy bear while riding a motorbike on Valentine's Day in Gaza City.
A bouquet made from onions, tomatoes and garlic is on sale at a flower market in Manila, Philippines. The florist says it's more practical than giving flowers as you can cook it right away.
Roses, a flower symbolizing love, are sold in large quantities at a store in Kentucky, USA on February 13.
Women holding balloons on Valentine's Day walk along a street in central Kyiv, Ukraine
Vendors prepare flowers for sale on Valentine's Day in Phnom Penh, Cambodia
A man walks past a mural with swans in Dublin, Ireland
A couple receives their marriage certificate on the back of an elephant on Valentine's Day at Nong Nooch Tropical Garden in Chonburi, Thailand.
A flower shop owner prepares flowers for a customer in Bangkok, Thailand
Couples gather to celebrate Valentine's Day by descending into St. Patrick's Well, 54 meters high, in Orvieto, Italy
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- Source: Reuters
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