In Estonia Valentine's Day is known as 'Sõbrapäev' (Friend's Day). It is a day not only reserved for romantic love, but a celebration of friendship, kindness, and affection for friends and family. On Sõbrapäev hand written cards are exchanged, flowers are given as well as heart-shaped chocolates and sweets. It is a day to show those nearest to you that you care.
For the past four years in Estonia there has been a nationwide initiative called "Estonia's Biggest Hearts". It's a competition to form the largest heart-shaped human chain in honour of Valentine's Day. This year a total of 45 local governments and over 6,000 people participated in the event. Last year, Narva set the record, with 489 people joining hands, and they might win again this year with over 600 Narva residents participating. Great effort went into making the heart perfectly symmetrical.
