Valentine's Day is a special day for couples all around the world to celebrate love and affection. Though traditionally celebrated on February 14th, in China there is a second Valentine's Day, known as Qixi or the Chinese Valentine's Day.
Qixi is a Chinese festival that originated from an ancient love story. The legend goes that a cowherd named Niulang fell in love with a fairy named Zhinu, who was the seventh daughter of the Jade Emperor. The Jade Emperor forbade the relationship and separated the two lovers with a river of stars, the Milky Way. However, on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month, magpies would form a bridge across the river for the couple to meet. This festival represents a celebration of love overcoming obstacles.
Qixi is celebrated annually on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month, which usually falls in August. On this day, couples express their love and affection for each other by exchanging gifts, going on dates, and giving romantic gestures. Popular gifts include flowers, chocolates, and jewelry. Some couples also celebrate by getting married on this day, as it is considered a lucky and auspicious time to start a new life together.
With the rise of globalisation and the influence of Western culture, Valentine's Day has become increasingly popular in China. However, Qixi remains an important cultural festival in China that highlights the ancient love story and showcases the rich history of the country. As Chinese millennials continue to embrace the digital age and social media, the celebration of Qixi has also evolved to become more modern with couples using social media to declare their love and share romantic moments with each other.
In conclusion, Qixi or the Chinese Valentine's Day is a festival that celebrates love in China. It originated from a beautiful ancient love story and continues to be an important cultural festival today. The celebration of love is universal, but the way it is celebrated can vary across the world. Happy Qixi to all the couples out there!
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