{"id":80646,"date":"2024-02-13T23:59:12","date_gmt":"2024-02-13T23:59:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/?p=80646"},"modified":"2024-02-16T09:14:52","modified_gmt":"2024-02-16T09:14:52","slug":"unique-valentines-day-celebrations-in-cardiff-not-just-love-but-also-friendship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/business-culture\/unique-valentines-day-celebrations-in-cardiff-not-just-love-but-also-friendship","title":{"rendered":"Wales&#8217; Least Romantic City? 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While exchanging gifts and dining out remain steadfast traditions, Cardiff&#8217;s residents and visitors are eagerly exploring unconventional ways to commemorate this day dedicated to love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;We&#8217;re excited to offer a space where students can relax, meet new people, and just have a great time without the pressure of traditional Valentine&#8217;s Day expectations,&#8221; says Cardiff University&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/intranet.cardiff.ac.uk\/students\/events\/view\/2793559-holiday-hangout-cupids-rebellion\">&#8220;Holiday Hangout &#8211; Cupid&#8217;s Rebellion&#8221; <\/a>(Click to access) event coordinator, Angie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kicking off the festivities, this event invites all Cardiff university students to a afternoon brimming with social activities. 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is an unofficial holiday celebrated on February 13th, the day before Valentine&#8217;s Day. 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