Guatemalans typically celebrate February 14 as a day on which to show one's affection to all one's nearest and dearest. This will include romantic partners, of course, but will also extend to family, friends, and even colleagues and acquaintances, according to The Los Angeles Times.
As in the U.S., in Guatemala, Valentine's Day is a time to exchange gifts, with chocolates, cards, and flowers just as popular as they are among Americans. But for Guatemalans, El Día del Cariño is also a festival of color, and in Guatemala City a huge event known as the Old Love Parade takes place, attracting tourists from all over the world.
The Old Love Parade is typically made up of the city's senior citizens, who dress up in colorful outfits and traditional Mayan costumes and masks, according to Time. The parade highlights the joy of love throughout the generations, proving that it can be found in many forms, and at any age.
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