Chinese Valentine’s Day, also known as the Qiqiao Festival, the Qiqiao Festival or the Seven Sisters’ Birthday, is China’s most romantic traditional festival and is regarded by modern Chinese as the Eastern Valentine’s Day. This article will introduce to you the origin, date, and gift selection of the 2023 Chinese Valentine’s Day, as well as the tragic love story of the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl, which symbolizes love.
The origin, definition and date of Chinese Valentine’s Day
“Qixi Festival” is the Chinese Valentine’s Day. It is said that Altair and Vega are separated by the vast Milky Way. On the seventh day of the seventh month of the lunar calendar every year, Altair and Vega meet on the Magpie Bridge. Qixi Festival is not only a long-standing story, but also a traditional festival.
Legend has it that long ago, among the daughters of the Jade Emperor, the Weaver Girl was not only smart but also skilled. At that time, the Jade Emperor had a group of cows, which he gave to the Cowherd, asking him to manage them. As a result, Niulang got to know Zhinu and they fell in love. They even neglected their original work, so the Jade Emperor required that they could only meet on the night of the seventh day of the seventh month in the lunar calendar. After the Weaver Girl was brought back to heaven, the Cowherd was separated by the Milky Way. The two can only meet each other on the magpie bridge built by magpies on the Chinese Valentine’s Day.
Taiwan and other places Chinese Valentine’s Day customs
Taiwan: According to traditional customs, on the day of Qixi Festival, oily rice, sesame oil chicken, seven pieces of gold and the clothes of the mother-in-law are placed on the bed as a ritual to worship the mother-in-law. At dusk, an offering table is placed at the door, with rouge, gold, clothes for the mother-in-law, flowers, oily rice and other offerings prepared. In Tainan, there is a custom of turning sixteen, which means that when a child becomes an adopted child of Qi Niang Ma, a copper coin is tied with a red thread and hung around the child’s neck for safety. The red thread must be replaced every year on the Qixi Festival until the child turns sixteen.
Japan: According to legend, the Japanese Tanabata Festival was introduced to China during the Nara period, and the legend of the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl evolved into the Tanabata Festival together with the legend of the Penguin. The most important custom of Japan’s Tanabata Festival is to tie a short book with wishes written on it to pray for blessings. Depending on the wishes, different colors of the short books can be used. Although people don’t care much about the color of the short books nowadays, you can pay more attention to it if you have the opportunity to participate in Japan’s Tanabata Festival.
Fujian, China: In Fujian, there is a custom of worshiping the Weaver Girl. On the Qixi Festival, fresh fruits are offered to the Weaver Girl for her to appreciate, in the hope of a good harvest in the coming year. There are many kinds of offerings for worship, such as tea, fine wine, fresh fruits, beautiful flowers, etc. Before the worship, everyone must fast and bathe, and then everyone can take turns to worship the Weaver Girl and make a wish.
Which season does
Chinese Valentine’s Day belong to?
According to the lunar calendar, the Qixi Festival falls in the autumn season. The 15th day of the eighth lunar month is the Mid-Autumn Festival, which is the middle of autumn. The Qixi Festival in July is between summer and autumn and is divided into autumn season.
Who will send gifts to whom on Chinese Valentine’s Day?
Qixi Festival is a day for lovers to get together. There is no special rule about who should give gifts to the other. On this day when people can express their love for each other, giving gifts to each other also represents their love for each other.
How to choose gifts for
Chinese Valentine’s Day?
For men:
(1) Small handbag: When giving a man a wallet as a gift, one of the most common ones is a wallet. However, if you give a lightweight small handbag instead, it will not only be easy to match with men’s clothes, but also can be used to carry a mobile phone, keys, wallet, etc. when going out. It is very convenient.
(2) Watches: In addition to being convenient for checking time, watches can also be part of your outfit. In addition to the appearance design, the watch can also be equipped with various functions such as waterproof, luminous effect, and even environmentally friendly wearing, which can be selected slowly.
Send for women:
(1) Accessories: Commemorative accessories are an option for gift giving. Rings are very suitable for couples as a pair, and necklaces and earrings can be used as decorations.
(2) Cosmetics: Every girl has her own makeup philosophy. Pay more attention to the cosmetics brands your girlfriend usually uses, and then choose the latest series as a Valentine’s Day gift.
2023 Chinese Valentine’s Day Happy Wishes Quotes
- Every sincere word or every message expressing my concern for you is my blessing to you. No matter where you are, I hope our friendship will last forever. Today is Chinese Valentine’s Day, I wish you happiness!
- You are not alone on this Chinese Valentine’s Day. I am missing you and caring about you. I wish my dear friend a happy Chinese Valentine’s Day!
- Romance composes our true feelings, sweetness irrigates our sincerity to each other, and happiness creates the fate that promises this life. On this romantic Chinese Valentine’s Day, I wish you a happy Chinese Valentine’s Day!
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