Qixi Festival: A love story written in the stars

▲ What makes Qixi special today?

As China modernizes, Qixi takes on new forms. Whether couples are writing poems to each other or communities are hosting parades and art fairs, the festival remains a celebration of hope, longing and the beauty of timeless love.

Underneath its romantic aura lies a story that has united generations: two stars, one bridge and a night when even the heavens yield to love.