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Valentine's Day 2017: February 14 often gets into the way of controversy as people argue that it is a Western holiday and has no place in local cultures. However, it's become increasingly obvious that the most romantic day of the year is gaining popularity everywhere – after all, romance is universal. These spectacular photographs from around the world prove that Valentine's Day doesn't just belong to the US anymore – it's the day that couples all over the globe look forward to. (Reuters/AP)
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Blue roses, amongst others, are stocked in Beijing's markets for eager Valentine's Day buyers. (AP)
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This behind-the-scenes pic in Columbia shows workers getting ready to market one of their biggest imports to the US – roses. (AP)
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This Pakistani boy looks like he'll get blown away by the massive bundle of heart-shaped balloons he's selling in Islamabad on Valentine's Day. (Reuters)
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A mass wedding took place in Manila, Philippines, on Valentine's Day. The ceremony ended with doves getting released in the sky. (Reuters)
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In another behind-the-scenes photo, a worker in southern Israel gets red roses ready for their big Valentine's Day debut. (Reuters)
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Taking a stand against President Donald Trump's anti-immigrant stance, St George School in Pennsylvania, US, threw a Valentine's Day party inviting refugees from Democratic Republic of Congo to share traditions. (Reuters)