Valentine’s Day has its own fascinating variations and charm in Asia. Find out how Asians around the world celebrate this romantic day:

China

The Chinese may not have chocolates or cards but they have a day devoted to love. While younger Chinese are more likely to celebrate Valentine’s Day on February 14th, traditionally Valentine’s day falls on the seventh day of the seventh month of the Chinese lunar calendar (July 30th, 2006).
On this day, girls burn incense sticks and pray for good husbands.

Japan & Korea

On Valentine’s day, young Japanese girls give chocolates and gifts to boys they admire. "White Day" on March 14 is the corresponding day where boys return favor by giving gifts to women. Japanese men give marshmallows, white and non-white chocolate, as well as other gifts, such as jewellery or objects of sentimental value.
Korea also celebrates White day and has an additional Black Day as well. Black day is held on April 14, when men who did not receive anything for Valentine's Day gather together to eat Jajangmyun (Chinese-style noodles in black sauce).

Indians

In India, Valentine day’s hype has caught on in the last decade.Youngsters plan how to propose and impress their valentines and win them for life. They share gifts, chocolates, flowers and cards.