Qixi Festival, also known as the Cowherd and Weaver Girl Festival, is one of the traditional festivals in China. The origins and legends of this festival are linked to an ancient love story.
According to legend, a long, long time ago, the Weaver Girl in the sky (the fairy who weaves the clouds) and a mortal cowherd in the world fell in love. However, this love is not allowed, as the love between immortals and mortals is forbidden by the heavenly court. So, the Weaver Girl was brought back to Heaven, and the Cowherd remained in the world.
The love of the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl did not end because of this, they still loved each other deeply. Every year on the seventh day of the seventh month, it is the day when the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl meet. On this day, the magpies will fly to build a magpie bridge for the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl to meet. Their love story has thus become a symbol of the Qixi Festival.
During the Qixi Festival, people carry out various celebrations. One of the most popular Xi is "begging". During this festival, young girls beg Vega for wisdom and skills, hoping that they will become smarter and smarter. At the same time, they will also show their crafts, such as embroidery, weaving, etc., to show their talents and skills.
In addition, the Tanabata Festival is also a day to express love. On this holiday, people show their love to their beloved and give a special gift. This has also become an important Xi of the Qixi Festival.
In short, the Qixi Festival is a romantic festival among traditional Chinese festivals. It not only carries people's yearning and pursuit of beautiful love, but also reflects people's pursuit of wisdom and skills. On the special day of the Qixi Festival, let us feel this beautiful love and the pursuit of wisdom together!