Day of 14th of February, called Valentine’s Day, is the day that Cambodian young teenagers are waiting for the day and they always regards this day as their special day for their lovers, especially boyfriends and girlfriends. It is obverted that, this day comes, many street flower stall have been set up and price of roses is going up, not like usual day. I personally do not understand well its meanings and definition of “Valentine’s Day” and I never take care of it.
Courtesy of photo from khmer.ws.
I now search for its definition of Valentine’s Day, saying that:
“An international holiday of love is occurring annually on February 14th. Traditionally, greeting cards, flowers, candy and other gifts are exchanged between loved ones. From a breakfast perspective, it is the number one day for breakfast in bed.
The origin of Valentine’s Day is uncertain. Many historians believe it started with St. Valentine, a Roman who was martyred for refusing to give up Christianity. He died on February 14, 269 A.D. As the story goes, St. Valentine left a farewell note for his jailer’s daughter - who had become his friend - and signed it “From Your Valentine”.”
I asked my friend who is living abroad about “Valentine’s Day” young boys and girls consider it as the special day for their love. And then my friend expressed surprised with what I said to her. And she told me that we never heard it. She just said that it is the day for showing loves to FRIENDS, FAMILIES AND LOVERS by giving flowers. And she added that “some young teenagers always do something wrong such as having sex and misunderstand its meanings”
According to History of Valentine’s Day, every February across the country, candy, flowers and gifts are exchanged between loved ones.
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It is the result of khmerization brother! i do not wana put the blame on any one but the Ministry of Culture should take some actions for improper interpretation that is harmful to the society.