In pictures: Valentine's Day in Asia

Valentine's Day, named after a Christian patron saint, is not traditionally celebrated in Asia. But if these pictures are anything to go by, it seems to be catching on.

Thailand is using 14 February to boost tourism - by holding elaborate wedding ceremonies in exotic surroundings.

Bangkok's Bangrak district, or District of Love, had hundreds of couples queuing up to be the first to marry there.

Valentine's Day is slowing growing in appeal in Malaysian cities, where it is known as Lovers' Day.

Valentine's Day even touched this soldier in the southern Philippines, who was sent a special card from a friend.

Japanese confectioners used Valentine's Day as a commercial opportunity - showing off a five-metre house-shaped cake.

A group of all-male classical ballet dancers were in Tokyo for Valentine's events, to raise money for 11 September charities.