Wed Feb 12 18:59:38 UTC 2025: **Chennai Celebrates Galentine’s Day with a Burst of Sisterhood**

**CHENNAI, February 13, 2025** – Chennai is experiencing an unprecedented surge in Galentine’s Day celebrations, with women across the city embracing the holiday dedicated to platonic female friendships. Unlike previous years, the focus isn’t on romantic Valentine’s Day pairings, but on celebrating women’s bonds.

Social media is brimming with Galentine’s plans, showcasing a wide array of events popping up throughout the city. From pottery workshops and networking events to bento cake decorating and fragrance creation sessions, Chennai women are finding creative ways to commemorate their friendships.

Sunitha Chakravarthi of Paint Me Happy, a ceramic studio in T Nagar, reports sold-out Galentine’s events, emphasizing the day’s focus on celebrating love on one’s own terms. She notes that the events are attracting women both in groups and individually, fostering new connections and friendships.

The trend extends beyond individual businesses. Smileplanners, an event management company in Egmore, is hosting a “xoxo Galentines party” featuring networking games and self-celebratory activities designed to provide an inclusive and memorable experience. Founder Aysha highlights the event’s aim to encourage women to take a break from their routines and cherish their friendships.

This year’s enthusiastic embrace of Galentine’s Day signifies a growing trend in Chennai, shifting the focus from traditional romantic expectations to a celebration of female camaraderie and self-love.

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