Introduction

The Qixi Festival, also known as the Double Seventh Festival or Chinese Valentine’s Day, is a time-honoured tradition in China that has mesmerized hearts for over 2,000 years. Set on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month in the Chinese calendar, which usually graces the month of August, this enchanting celebration commemorates a poignant tale of love between a celestial cowherd, Niulang, and a heavenly weaver girl, Zhinü. The festival captivates the imagination with its rich traditions, ancient legends, and the unwavering spirit of love that endures through time and space.

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