Union Square, New York (USA)
It is good for your health! This is the slogan to get or give hugs in Union Square. Scientifically proved, hugs have beneficial effects on blood pressure and decrease the risk of heart diseases. Besides, they make feel good and get a smile out of anyone. Such happiness led Juan Mann to give free hugs to strangers, which quickly became an international movement. If you want to know more, see the official web page of the Free Hug Campaign
I agree with the positive benefits of hugs but, with the swine flu floating in the atmosphere, it is not really prudent to give hugs at will to everybody.
Anyway, I confess that, in my case, curiosity was stronger than caution and I hug the girl of the picture. I felt happy for a long while thinking of what a fun situation was.