One of the most anticipated dates for Colombians is the Day of Love and Friendship, as it is an opportunity to break routines and strengthen social bonds through dynamics and details that show affection for another person. Although Valentine’s Day is usually celebrated around the world in February as a symbol of Valentine’s Day, in Colombia it is celebrated in September and commemorates the significant connections in life, which can even vary depending on the zodiac signs people have and their compatibility.
For this reason, here we tell you when this important date is celebrated in Colombia, so that you can plan and prepare the perfect gift to surprise your partner on this special day:
When is Love and Friendship Day celebrated in Colombia?
As is customary in Colombian culture, this day is celebrated every year on the third Saturday of the month of September, so in 2023 it will be celebrated on September 16, one of the most anticipated nights out of the month to meet up with friends share with your partner, make plans for the family and, why not, take the next step and ask your partner to marry you, like the soccer player Luis DÃaz, who recently romantically proposed to his lover.
Why is this date celebrated in September and not February?
Although there are Colombians who even celebrate both dates, in Colombia it is the Day of Love and Friendship that is celebrated and not the internationally recognized Valentine’s Day, which is celebrated on February 14th. Although there is no particular reason why this festival occurs in September for Colombians, it represents a time full of rituals and customs, such as the traditional “secret friend” game, a fun gift exchange and a dynamic in which one can find creative ways to sweeten secret friends.
However, it is said that Colombia celebrates this day in September to give an economic boost to this sector and not to reduce the budget allocated in February for the national school season.
Why is it important to celebrate love and friendship?
If you are not sure whether to celebrate this day together with your loved one, it is important to remember that these special dates allow you to break out of the routine and give new nuances to relationships, since it is important to strengthen them and achieve ever stronger connections.
Beyond the material details and the budget that people are willing to spend on this date, it has also become a space for reflection on how important social relationships can be to human well-being and how important it is to recognize them, to value them and to celebrate.
