In Portugal, women have dinner parties together. Italians and Russians give women yellow mimosas, a type of flower, while in Uruguay’s capital city, a famous group of female drummers perform each year. In some countries the holiday takes on a decidedly political tone with demonstrations regarding women’s rights and other serious issues. In Spain, working women often receive a rose from their male co-workers as a token of appreciation.
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