Contratendencia: why the single day is celebrated on February 13th

One day before the celebration of Valentine's Day or on Valentine's Day, people who do not have a partner find the perfect excuse to go out to celebrate. Since 2007 in Argentina has been set as date on February 13 to commemorate the One day

The Singles Awareness Day It was created to honor all those who do not have a partner. Although it is not as popular as February 14, year after year, this celebration is becoming more and more mbadive as a counter-trend that finds its place in social networks.

The festival was born in 2007 from an initiative of an online dating site -10en8 and ZonaQuitas, at the request of men and women wishing to leave without the need for companionship.

The contagious effect was immediate and crossed the borders. Countries such as Colombia, Canada and Australia have echoed the initiative and have organized their own celebrations.

"People who are not in pairs seek to achieve certain goals, and for many, being together is not a priority, sometimes being alone is a personal decision," he explained in detail. Infobae Gabriela Rougier, psychologist and couple expert.

In Argentina, according to the 2010 census, there were 15.6 million unmarried – who never registered in the civil registry – against 14.5 million married people (separated, widowed and divorced) .

For many, celibacy is today a choice far from the stigmatization

Not everyone is looking for a romantic candlelight night. This 2019 propositions AntiSanValentín They have multiplied with projects to be done in groups such as parties, tours in bars, group dinners, karaoke and thematic getaways.

Lucia is 27 years old and on February 13th is taking the opportunity to go out for a drink with her group of friends. "As a girlfriend, I have never celebrated lovers' day, now that I have no partner, for more than 6 months, I have the perfect excuse to share time with my friends, we have a WhatsApp group created for the departure of this date, "he commented.

Juan – a graduate in business administration – explained: "We usually meet every Thursday, but as the couples will certainly fill the restaurants and bars, we decided to organize them a day before and to" celebrate, "says -he.

Among the AntiSanValentín offers, the Hotel Grand Brizo Buenos Aires offers a different and fun option. Located on the top floor of the hotel, Cielo Sky Bar, You can enjoy a roof with an exclusive view of the obelisk, with the help of live DJ, best drinks, raffles and gifts.

Felizia suggests a "night without flowers, no chocolates, no stuffed animals" to savor in good company, the event will take place on Friday. Bowling Brook follows the same line for this weekend.