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Lovers in Iran celebrate Valentines day

(14 Feb 2008) Tehran - 13 February, 2008 1. Various of Tehran 2. Wide of man and woman walking together in park 3. Wide of couple sitting on a park bench 4. Close of couple holding hands 5. Mid of couple walking together 6. Various of couple walking 7. Wide of cars 8. Wide of woman walking into Valentine's gift store 9. SOUNDBITE: (Farsi) Nazanin, (no last name given) "Everybody is happy on Valentine. They come down here and but gifts for their beloveds, fathers or mothers. It is a great day full of positive energy." 10. Mid of couple walking into gift store 11. SOUNDBITE: (Farsi) Nazanin, (no last name given) "There is a similar day to Valentine near the end of Iranian year in Persian culture. We would like the government to announce this day officially so we can celebrate this day which exists in the Iranian culture. It will be great this way." 12. Close of heart sweet with "Happy Valentine Day" written on it 13. Mid of customers 14. Wide of customers 15. SOUNDBITE: (Farsi) Amir Hossein Fazli "Many Iranians may not know what Valentine exactly means or what its origin is, but they choose this day for buying gifts and going out with their loved ones. Iranians fall in love like other people around the world, get married, go on date and buy gifts for each other!" 16. Close of red decorative bow in shop window 17. Various of shop employee serving customers 18. SOUNDBITE: (Farsi) Reza, (no last name given), shop employee "My costumers are husbands and wives, fiancees and even young children who buy gifts for their parents. Valentine's is becoming so popular in our culture but I wish we had a day in Persian culture, instead of 14 February which is a Western day, with mostly boyfriends and girlfriends celebrating it." 19. Wide of costumers walking out of store 20. Close of Teddy bear in shop window 21. Pan of gifts inside store 22. Various of women wearing veil shopping 23. Close of hand holding heart-shaped pillow 24. Mid of woman wearing chador and buying gifts 25. SOUNDBITE: (Farsi) Zeynab, (no last name given) "In Iran, it is has become a common belief that Valentine is only for boyfriends and girlfriends while, I believe that, two people who love one another, regardless of being a boy and a girl can celebrate Valentine. I have bought my mother a gift for Valentine." 26. Mid of Zeynab talking to shop assistant 27. Various of Teddy bears 28. Wide of customers in shop 29. Wide of people walking on street LEAD IN: Even in Iran young and old are celebrating Valentine's day. The special day dedicated to love has become a yearly celebration for many Iranians. From chocolates to heart shaped pillows, all are on sale in Tehran for that special someone. STORYLINE: Lovers of all ages are celebrating Valentine's day in Iran. Across the capital, Tehran, couples are exchanging love tokens. Unlike many Islamic countries where the Western tradition of Valentine's day is not welcome, in Iran the day is celebrated, unofficially at least. As the day approaches, many Iranians head out shopping for some of the latest love-themed treats. Shops specialising in Valentine's gifts can be found selling a wide selection of dolls, chocolates, and cards. Nazanin says the day is a good time to show how much you care about family members. The shop's windows are filled with gift idea for those unsure what to buy. Nazarin says the Persian calendar has a similar day that celebrates loved ones. In traditional Iranian culture the day of Sepandarmazgan is an occasion to celebrate love. Keyword wacky Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork Twitter:   / ap_archive   Facebook:   / aparchives   ​​ Instagram:   / apnews   You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/you...