[originaltext] The Free Hugs Campaign

The Free Hugs Campaign
    The Free Hugs Campaign is a social movement involving individuals who offer hugs to strangers in public places. The campaign was started in 2004 by an Australian man. / Initially, people were suspicious of the strange man. / Soon, however, suspicion gave way to enthusiastic acceptance. / The campaign became famous internationally in 2006 after a music video was uploaded to the Internet. / Many people joined this newly created movement, / and went out offering free hugs to whoever wanted one.