South Korea
What are the names of the 3 holidays celebrated in Korea?
Valentines Day, White Day, and Black Day
Who do people give gifts to on Valentines Day?
male friends, bosses, family members, coworkers etc.
When is Qixi?
7th day of 7th lunar month
How is Valentines Day celebrated in the Philippines?
like the west
What is the government's opinion on these holidays and why?
They don’t support Valentine’s day bc it is now very rooted in consumerism and decadence
Who is Black Day for?
Single People
What does white symbolize on White Day?
purity and innocent love
What do people do on Qixi when hoping for love/happiness?
hang wishes on bamboo branches
Who is Valentines Day for in Cambodia?
everyone. sharing love with family, friends, etc
How do people celebrate in Pakistan?
red roses and cards
Who gives gifts on Valentines Day?
typically men give gifts to their partner
Why is there more pushback against White Day and Valentines Day?
they feel forced to give to not make anyone feel upset and end up spending a lot of money
How do minority ethnic groups in china celebrate Qixi?
splashing water
What is an interesting trend in the Philippines on Valentines Day?
mass weddings
What has happened in Malaysia?
crackdown on Valentine’s Day is harshest in Malaysia, but only for Muslim couples; people have been arrested in raids in hotels, and the gov sends out warnings yearly
When are the 3 holidays in Korea and which one is on which day?
Feb 14, White Day-March 14, Black Day-April 14
How much more are men expected to give than women?
2 to 3 times as much
Why do people celebrate on 5/20?
520 (wu er ling) sounds similar to "i love you" wo ai ni
What are 2 things people do in Cambodia on Valentines Day?
exchange flowers + visit shrines/temples
What do people in India have to say about Valentines Day?
They argue that the holiday represents increasing Western influence
What do Koreans eat on Black Day?
짜장면 (jjajangmyeon)
What is Tomo-choco and who is it for?
from women to female friends
Why was Qixi celebrated so much in Ancient China?
bc women were allowed to go wherever they wanted
What flower is most popular in Cambodia and what type is most popular in the Philippines?
cambodia- jasmine, philippines- red roses
How did Iranian conservatives react in response to Valentines Day increasing in popularity?
They tried to implement Sepandārmazgān, a Persian holiday on Feb 23 instead, but not very successful