Qixi Festival: A love story written in the stars

▲ What do people do during the Qixi Festival?

Although today's Qixi Festival has become more commercial, like Valentine's Day, many traditional customs are still part of the celebration:

▼ Weaving and needlework competitions

In ancient China, Qixi was a time when young women showed off their embroidery skills under the moonlight to honor Zhinu, the goddess of weaving.

▼ Prayers and offerings

In the past, girls offered fruit, tea and flowers to pray for skill and a happy marriage. In some areas, people still make handmade items that symbolize love and devotion as part of Qixi traditions.

▼ Stargazing and storytelling

On Qixi night, many families and couples watch the summer sky and try to find the stars Vega and Altair, which stand for Zhinu and Niulang, meeting across the Milky Way.