Ziua lui Dragobete

Dragobetele este sărbătorit în 24 februarie, zi dedicată iubirii. Dragobetele este sărbătorit reprezintă atât o celebrare a iubirii, cât şi un moment de renaştere a naturii. On February 24,the holiday of Dragobete is celebrated in Moldova and Romania. This image existed even among the ancient Dacians and was considered a symbol of pure love. In ancient times, it was believed that on the day of Dragobete, spring begins, nature awakens and birds betroth, while humans should partake in universal joy. It was believed that on this day Dragobete kissed people met, and if a young man kissed a girl in front of everybody, they were considered to be engaged. In Moldova and Romania this holiday is equivalent to St. Valentine’s Day. Official website