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Qixi Festival, also known as Double Seventh Festival or Chinese Valentine's Day, is a traditional Chinese romantic festival based on a legendary love story. Learn about its origins, traditions, dates, and how to celebrate it with your loved ones. Qixi Festival is a Chinese festival celebrating the annual meeting of Zhinü and Niulang, the weaver girl and the cowherd, in Chinese mythology. It is often described as the traditional Chinese equivalent of Valentine's Day and has various traditions, customs, and legends. The Chinese Valentine’s Day is a time for couples to express their love, which they usually do with an array of elaborate gifts and gestures. Like any romantic holiday, couples spend time together, enjoy a nice dinner, exchange gifts , go to the cinema, etc. Qixi Festival brings an air of romanticism to the streets of China, with couples Learn about the three Chinese Valentine's Days: Lantern Festival, Shangsi Festival and Qixi Festival, and their historical and cultural meanings. Find out how they are celebrated, when they are held and what legends are associated with them. Although the western Valentine's Day on Feb. 14 prevails in China for years, Chinese people attach more and more importance to Qixi, their own Valentine's Day. Lovers and couples exchange gifts on that Chinese lovers day, and some youngsters like to join traditional activities in ancient Chinese costumes. Love and tradition run deep during the annual Qixi Festival, a 2,000-year-old event known today as ‘Chinese Valentine’s Day’ that falls on August 10 in 2024. We look at the story, food and more. However, in my opinion, Chinese Valentine’s Day is the most fitting, as Qixi Festival has been celebrated in China for over 2,000 years, symbolizing the unwavering love and commitment between married couples. So, our story of the Chinese Valentine’s Day begins here. Part 1: The Story of Chinese Valentine’s Day: The Cowherd and the Weaver Girl Qixi Festival, or Chinese Valentine’s Day, falls annually on the seventh day of the seventh month on the lunar calendar, which is why you’ll also see it called the Double Seventh Festival In 2024, Chinese Valentine's Day, or the Qixi Festival, will be celebrated on August 10, 2024, marking a day of enchantment and romance in the hearts of many. In modern times, two other days are celebrated as Valentine's Day in China: 520 Day and 1314 Day. Learn about the history, legends, traditions, and customs of Qixi Festival, the Double Seventh Festival or Chinese Valentine's Day. Discover how couples and young lovers express their love and affection with gifts, paper cuttings, lanterns, love knots, and more. Find and save ideas about chinese valentine's day on Pinterest. The festival is known as Chinese Valentine's Day. It is the most romantic festival among traditional Chinese festivals. In 2025, the date of the Qixi will be August 29, Saturday. Qixi Festival 2025 Qixi Facts. Chinese Name: 七夕 (qī xī) Date: August 29, 2025 (month 7 day 7 of the Chinese lunar calendar) History: over 2,000 years Love and tradition run deep during the annual Qixi Festival, a 2,000-year-old event known today as ‘Chinese Valentine’s Day’ that falls on August 10 in 2024. We look at the story, food and more. Qixi Festival, or Chinese Valentine’s Day, falls annually on the seventh day of the seventh month on the lunar calendar, which is why you’ll also see it called the Double Seventh Festival Just like Western Valentine’s day, on this Chinese Valentine’s Day you can expect to get gifts or go for a meal with your companion. Otherwise, you could spend it eating typical foods such as 油饭 (yóufàn), 麻油鸡久 (máyóujījiǔ) and 软果 (ruǎn guǒ.) DATES. 10th August 2024. 29th August 2025. 19th August 2026 However, in my opinion, Chinese Valentine’s Day is the most fitting, as Qixi Festival has been celebrated in China for over 2,000 years, symbolizing the unwavering love and commitment between married couples. So, our story of the Chinese Valentine’s Day begins here. Part 1: The Story of Chinese Valentine’s Day: The Cowherd and the Weaver Girl The Double Seventh Festival is what Valentine's Day to the western countries. In Chinese, it is called Qixi. As it falls on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month, the festival is named the Double Seventh Festival. The pears are filled with Chinese dates (known as Jujubes) and honey and lightly steamed. Some Other popular foods are water caltrop,melon seeds, melons, peanuts, and fried rice pastries Chocolate In 2024, Chinese Valentine's Day, or the Qixi Festival, will be celebrated on August 10, 2024, marking a day of enchantment and romance in the hearts of many. In modern times, two other days are celebrated as Valentine's Day in China: 520 Day and 1314 Day. Chinese Valentine’s Day Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry. Beef and broccoli stir-fry is a beloved Chinese dish that’s both simple and flavorful. The combination of tender beef slices and crisp broccoli in a savory sauce is perfect for Valentine’s Day, symbolizing strength and longevity in relationships.
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