In Brazil, Valentine’s Day is better known as “Dia dos Namorados,” meaning “Sweetheart’s Day” in Portuguese. Since the date of Feb. 14 clashes too closely with Carnaval, one of the biggest events held in Brazil celebrating the beginning of the Catholic Lent, the official date for Valentine’s...
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Indonesia
Why it's unique: Influences from United States/United Kingdom but also
from other Asian countries
Special characteristics: Lot of love songs; popular culture is intertwined with music since many popular...