Today is Valentine’s Day. On this special day lovers buy presents for one another other, do special things for one another like reciting nice poems or watching love story movies. Sabina Elago speaks to the youth in the streets of Windhoek on what they think about this day, and how they intend to spend it?
Johanna Dirks (25), Student: “ For me Valentine means spending just a little extra special time with my loved ones. It does not necessarily have to be only with my significant other but everyone that is close to my heart. I am going to spoil myself with my girls, have a proper chilled Friday afternoon and get it on with my better half in the late hours. I think that’s the ideal.”
Victoria Kalya (21), Student: “ Valentine’s Day is that special day that comes once a year for you to show extra love, affection and friendship to the special person in your life, and for you to cry alone if you are single. Although many would say that it is intended for couples, it should be open to both, single and taken. For me I will walk around the streets with Penda the love of my life, have some look out sports and watch the sunset. Then after hours something like a movie or dinner. Enjoy everyone.”
Benin Bernardo (17), Learner: “It is a normal day as others. We do not have to wait for this day to come to show extra love to our loved ones, we can do that every day. Because it is a normal day I will spend it as usual just home and party here and there.”
Bruno Walter (16), Learner: “For me every day is Valentine’s and I do not need to wait for 14th February to show love to my loved ones. But because it is there I will enjoy it to the next level.”
Bebo Jany (19), Student: “Is the day you spend with your girlfriend or wife. It is different because it is special for couples. I will take my girlfriend to the swimming pool and watch some movies later and have more fun later.”
Fia Roile (22), Student: “It’s all about love, sharing it with people you love. I will spend it at church as I am a Christian. We should share our love with Christ because the way His love is forever unlike the human love. First seek the kingdom of God and everything that your heart desires will be added to you. “