Homonym: Qixi Festival (Valentine's)
The Qixi Festival, also known as the Double Seventh Festival, is a traditional Chinese holiday celebrated on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month. It commemorates the romantic legend of Niulang (the Cowherd) and Zhinu (the Weaver Girl), who are separated by the Milky Way and can reunite only once a year. The festival is often associated with love and romance, making it similar to Valentine's Day in other cultures.
During the Qixi Festival, people engage in various activities, such as making flower offerings and crafting handicrafts to showcase their skills. Young women traditionally pray for good husbands and express their wishes for love and happiness. The festival has deep cultural significance and is celebrated with various customs across different regions of China.