My Worldly Valentine
Love it or hate it, Valentine’s Day has spread around the world, resulting in unique traditions from country to country. Sure, sometimes the U.S. can be a little superficial with red roses and sentimental cards, but its not all SweeTarts and teddy bears everywhere.
From Beijing to Iraq, different cultures express their love distinctly. Some dangle from cliffs while others enter kissing competitions. Click through NewsFeed’s gallery to see what else is happening around the world on this international day of romance.
Next: Thailand
Thailand
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A couple attached to a cable over a cliff show their marriage certificate on Valentine's Day in Pranchinburi province on February 14, 2009.
In Thailand, the holiday has literally taken flight. Hanging off the sides of cliffs, sky-diving and underwater wedding packages have become trending ways to tie the knot among adventure-loving Thai couples, The Atlantic points out.
Afraid of heights? Can’t swim? Don’t worry. Thailand has a number of other growing traditions. According to CNN, Thai women flock to the Trimurti shrine where they lay red roses, candles and incense at the feet of the Hindu deity and pray for a hubby.
For the superstitious, the holiday is also a big day to register for a marriage license. The most popular venue to seal the deal? The Village of Love in Bangkok, of course.
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