A look at Valentines Day around the world

A pack of chocolates is displayed for Valentine´s Day on sale at a shop in Jakarta on February 14, 2012.
«Roses are red, violets are blue, sugar is sweet and so are you.» The international day of red roses, cheesily-written cards and chocolate boxes is upon us.
Whether you’re a fan of handing out bunches of big red-heart ballons and boxes of chocolate-coated heart candies, or whether you like taking a more subtle approach to showing your affection for your loved-one(s), there are indeed many ways to celebrate this famous day.
Therefore, in the mark of St. Valentines Day, or the worldwide «Day of Love,» we take a look at a variety of cupid-like celebrations across the globe.
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