Do chinese people clebrate valentines day

[moon88]

Dear cecil,
Do chinese people celebrate valentine's day and what kind of gifts they give to their sweethearts. Thanks.

[Cecil Lee]

Dear Anon,
Fortunately or unfortunately, Chinese Valentine day is seldom known by the Chinese.
I believe many Chinese are not aware that there is such a date especially the young.
Often than not, if their parents do not celebrate an event, the child, from a young age to courtship age would have never known of it nor its existence.
Thus, only commercialisation can create such an awareness.
In Singapore, because of western influence and many of us study English, (ENGLISH) Valentine day is commercialised to the extent that restaurants, boutiques etc.. publish it widely. And fortunately, they will try to get a pie of the business.
So, if one day, many companies start to publise the Chinese Valentine Day, it may perhaps take off.
For now, since no one is aware of the date, I have yet to see anyone celebrate this date. *Perhaps* I am too old to be romancing. *JOKE* to be aware of such a thing.
Warmest Regards,
Cecil

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On 5/11/00 12:04:00 AM, Anonymous wrote:
Dear cecil,
Do chinese people celebrate
valentine's day and what kind
of gifts they give to their
sweethearts. Thanks.