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Día de Amor y Amistad is celebrated the third Saturday of September every year in Colombia and is essentially the Valentine's Day of Colombia. The tradition of celebrating love and friendship in Colombia during September has historical roots that date back several decades. Originally inspired by the notion of Valentine’s Day, Colombia adapted this celebration to fit its cultural context, emphasizing not just romantic love but the broader spectrum of platonic relationships as well Valentine’s Day in Colombia, or as it should be known, Amor Y Amistad, is celebrated on the 3rd weekend of September and is approached with a similar fervor as the Colombians approach Halloween and Christmas, which is, to say the very least, wholeheartedly. In Colombia, the traditional Valentine’s Day, known as “Amor y Amistad” (Love and Friendship), breaks away from the February norm, embracing a unique time of year to celebrate love. It’s observed on the third weekend of September, a time when the warmth of summer lingers and the spirit of companionship is in full bloom. Known as ‘Día del Amor y la Amistad’ – the day of love and friendship – Colombia’s version celebrates both platonic and romantic relationships. Taking place annually on the third Saturday of September (this year in 2019 falling on September 21 st), locals across the country put up decorations, give gifts, and indulge in all things The tradition of Love and Friendship Day in Colombia dates back to 1969, when the Colombian government decided to adopt the American celebration of Valentine’s Day, which takes place on February 14. However, the date was moved to September for economic reasons. During this period, February 14 was considered the day when lovers expressed their affection and friendship through the exchange of gifts and love letters. However, in Colombia, September became the month to celebrate this holiday due to the influence of the Catholic Church. Celebrated annually on the third Saturday in September, in 2022, El Dia del Amor y La Amistad falls on Saturday 17th of September. So fellas, make sure you’ve got the date marked down in your calendar because Colombian women absolutely love to be spoiled and treated on these dates. Why is Love and Friendship Day (Valentine’s Day Part 2) Celebrated in September? It is said that Love and Friendship Day was created in Colombia 1969 to boost the economy. Colombia has many holidays throughout the year. Prepare to feel a whole lot of love this weekend as Colombia readies to celebrate its iteration of Valentine’s Day – El Dia de Amor y Amistad. Forget February 14 – Colombians choose to annually celebrate love and affection on the third Saturday of September. Chocolates, flowers, and love letters are essential to celebrating Valentine’s Day in February 14th.It is a traditional date in the United States, which is increasingly popular in Colombia, thanks to the massive arrival of foreigners; this is why it is common to see locals and expats celebrating Valentine’s Day in Colombia. Instead, Colombians have their own holiday to honor these feelings: the Day of Love and Friendship, celebrated on the third Saturday of September. Roots of Valentine's Day. Valentine's Day has its origins in ancient Rome, with the celebration of the Lupercal festivals, a pagan festival that took place in mid-February. While much of the world celebrates Valentine’s Day on February 14th, there are exceptions to that rule. One exception is the country of Colombia, which celebrates its own version of Valentine’s Day on the third Saturday of September. This holiday is known as Dia del Amor y la Amistad, which translates to “Day of Love [] Also lovers celebrate love, like Valentine's day. Traditionally valentine's day was not celebrated in Colombia, but people are becoming aware of valentaine's day (in february). However, most people reject valentines day (in february) and rather celebrate the traditional day of "love and friendship" in september. Even though Valentine's Day falls on Saturday, September 20, 2025, it is a working day. Most businesses follow regular opening hours in Colombia. Valentine’s Day is a day to celebrate true love. Dia de Amor y Amistad, better known as Love and Friendship Day is Valentine’s Day in Colombia (September 17th). Not only is Valentine’s day in Colombia a very commercial day for restaurants, and shopping malls. Our celebration of Valentine’s Day, -although it does not diminish the importance of Love and Friendship in September-, it for sure is a date that we take to demonstrate our affection to couples. Traditionally we give flowers, which is also very common to get in the street, chocolates or even go out to eat at a special restaurant as a couple. Bolivia also celebrates Valentine's Day in September, specifically on September 21.They call their celebration "Día del Estudiante, de la Juventud, de la Primavera y el Amor," which translates to students, youth, spring, and love's day, which is shared with loved ones. But Colombia is unique. If you are a fellow ex-pat or digital nomad visiting Colombia for the first time, you have never heard of this day. In the 60s, a group of merchants said that the year’s There is an interesting reason why September was chosen over February 14. Traditionally, Valentine's is celebrated around the world on the day that Saint Valentine was decapitated. So, in order to better reflect a day of LOVE rather than a day on which a tragedy occurrred, Colombia chose to celebrate on a day other than February 14.
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