| Dragobete, considered the son of Dochia, is, by opposition to the latter, a positive character. He is the patron of pure love and good will and he is identified with Cupid, the Roman god of love and with his Greek counterpart, Eros. |
| Around this day, the birds begin to arrange their nests and mate. During the day, considered locally the first day of spring, the boys and girls pick up spring flowers and sing together. The unmelted snow still present in many villages used to be collected and the water obtained used as a magic potion by young girls during the year. |
| The tradition is well kept especially in the villages of Oltenia. However, a good place to witness it is the Village Museum of Bucharest, where bands of villagers from various regions celebrate Dragobete by playing instruments, dancing and singing. |
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