Hundreds of couples met for a kissing contest in Callao, Peru last night to get in the mood for Valentine's Day.

The organisers of the contest said it was to help people have a "nice time".

The event, however, was not exclusive to kissing as musicians fired up their instruments and the entire town came out to dance the night away.

Young and old enjoyed the hot summer night, the good music and the company of others.

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