What is the Chinese holiday Qixi Festival?

The Qixi Festival, also known as the Chinese Valentine's Day, is celebrated on the 7th day of the 7th month of the lunar calendar. In 2023, the lunar calendar date for falls on August 28th.

The story behind the Chinese holiday Qixi Festival, also known as the Qixi Festival or Chinese Valentine's Day, is a tale of star-crossed lovers.

According to Chinese folklore, there was a young cowherd named Niulang () who lived on Earth. One day, he came across seven fairy sisters bathing in a river. As mischievous as he was, Niulang decided to hide one of the fairy sisters' clothes, leaving her unable to return to the heavens.

The fairy sister, Zhinü (), also known as the Weaving Maid or Vega, was forced to marry Niulang as a result. They lived happily together, raising two children and tending to their cattle. However, the Goddess of Heaven, the Jade Emperor's daughter, discovered the union and became furious. She ordered Zhinü to return to the heavens, separating the couple.

Heartbroken, Niulang sought help from his magical ox, who sacrificed itself to create a bridge of stars, known as the Milky Way, allowing Niulang and their children to cross over to the heavens. The Jade Emperor, seeing Niulang's determination and love, decided to grant him and Zhinü permission to meet once a year on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month.

On this day, magpies form a bridge with their wings across the Milky Way, allowing the couple to reunite briefly. It is believed that during the night of , if you look up at the sky, you can see the stars Vega and Altair shining brightly on either side of the Milky Way, representing the eternal love of Niulang and Zhinü.

is celebrated in China with various customs and traditions, including writing wishes on colorful paper and hanging them on bamboo branches, making and wearing handmade bracelets, and appreciating the beauty of the night sky. It is a day to celebrate love and romance, and many couples exchange gifts and spend time together to honor the love of Niulang and Zhinü.

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