Have you ever wondered why Valentine’s Day is considered to be only for couples in mainstream culture? Have you wished to express your platonic love and admiration for your friends? Enter Palentine’s Day — a day to celebrate your amazing friendships and show appreciation for your besties.
Celebrated on the 13th or 14th of February, this day is the perfect opportunity to either spend quality time with your buddies or find yourself a new pal!
Student life can get extremely busy with assignments, work, and other responsibilities, but taking a break to cherish platonic relationships is exceptionally important.
Palentine’s Day offers a fantastic chance to reconnect, have fun, and create unforgettable memories together. Whether you prefer a cosy night in or an adventurous day out, there are endless ways to make this occasion special! Below I compiled a list of activities that can enrich your celebration!
Techno Yoga and Dinner Party
For something unique and energising, I offer you a unique chance to join a Techno Yoga experience in the middle of the city centre!
Featuring a live DJ and a post-workout dinner party, this 90-minute workshop will help you unwind after hours of sitting in the classroom or office, while also exploring something new side-by-side with your buddies.
If you or your bestie is a fan of electronic music and sweaty workouts, this event is definitely for you!
Cook a Themed Dinner Together
If you and your pals prefer to stay in, but nonetheless want to do something creative and fun, try organising a themed cooking session. Pick a subject — taco night, comfort meals, Italian, Japanese — and prepare a meal together!
Cooking is not only a fun way of learning new recipes from each other but also a great bonding activity that will allow you to get to know more about your friends’ tastes.
You can even assign different roles like chef, sous-chef, and taste tester to make the experience even more interactive and enjoyable.
Do a Friendship Photoshoot
If you are the adventurous type, you can compile a list of cool locations where you and your buddies can take pictures together.
Whether you’re going for goofy, glam, or candid, it’s a fun way to capture memories and celebrate your friendship.
My favourite spot is the National Gallery, where you can recreate paintings with your pals and sometimes photobomb unsuspecting tourists.
Pottery Painting and Tea
If you and your friend yearn to engage in creating a unique, personalized keepsake to remind you of the special day, I would recommend you sign up for one of the pottery painting classes in Dublin.
Suitable for absolute beginners, this class will deepen your platonic connection by allowing you to produce a tangible reminder of the fun time you had together!
Celebrate Palentine’s Day at the Global Room
Finally, if you wish to meet new people at Trinity College, you can participate in Global’s Room Palentine’s Table Quiz!
What makes this activity especially fun is the matchmaking test that happens beforehand, where your answers will determine who is going to be your teammate.
Thus, you will end up with people with whom you’re likely to get along. So don’t worry if you are not that interested in trivia and just want to have a good time! Indicate that in your application enjoy the night of silliness instead!
In the end, Palentine’s Day is all about celebrating the amazing people in your life who make every day better. Whether you’re staying in or heading out, the most important thing is to appreciate your friendships.
No matter how you choose to celebrate, take the time to tell your friends that you love them and make this Palentine’s Day one to remember!
