‘You can’t have fun when we are mourning’ – Goaso Traditional Council bans Val’s day celebration

According to the traditional authorities, no fun activities must be held on February 14, as a solemn observation event is being held for the late overlord.

Speaking at a press conference in a video shared on social media, the traditional authorities warned that anyone caught flouting the directive would be dealt with ruthlessly.

“Nananom have placed a ban on Valentine’s Day celebrations. If you want to celebrate Valentine’s Day, do so in your room quietly. We don’t want to see people in hotels having fun on Valentine’s Day. If you organize a Valentine’s Day party and you are caught, you will be dealt with ruthlessly. We are sad because of the passing of our chief.

“If we are sad, we are all sad together as one people. A section of us cannot be sad while others are happily having fun holding Valentine’s Day parties. If you want to have a Valentine’s Day party, do that in your room. We are very serious about this, and everyone within this jurisdiction must comply with this directive.”

Valentine’s Day, also called Saint Valentine’s Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine, is celebrated annually on February 14.

It originated as a Christian feast day honoring a martyr named Valentine, and through later folk traditions, it has also become a significant cultural, religious, and commercial celebration of romance and love in many parts of the world.