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Hong Kong’s best chocolate shops
Chocolates are a must-have for any occasion but instead of settling for any run-of-the-mill supermarket chocolate, we've gathered a list of...
Have you ever heard of White Day or White Valentine’s Day? White Day falls on March 14, one month after Valentine's Day. It is a Japanese tradition that originated in 1978, a day when men give gifts back to women in appreciation of what they received on Valentine's Day. Contrary to Western traditions, in Japan, Valentine's Day is when women give gifts to men. Men return the favour by giving back gifts one month after, during White Valentine's Day.
Today this tradition has spread to other Asian countries and is no longer restricted to specific gender roles. If you missed celebrating Valentine's Day in February, it's your chance to show and reciprocate your love or make it the perfect time to confess your love. Traditionally, popular White Day gifts include white confectionaries like chocolate, marshmallows, candies, cookies, and other treats. But, you don't have to restrict yourself to these as there are varied gifts currently available in the market. It's the thought that counts, right? So celebrate love however you feel like. To give you some ideas, here’s your guide to the city’s most romantic restaurants, soppy spots, love hotels, and much more. And for anyone wanting to shun the loved-up vibes, there are tons of alternative things to do if you want to ditch the sweets, skip the romantic meal and try something different on White Day.
