In the vast history, each festival has its own unique origin and customs.
Among the traditional Chinese festivals, the Qixi Festival is undoubtedly one of the most romantic.
Known as China's Valentine's Day, it originates from ancient myths and legends, carrying people's beautiful yearning and blessings for love.
So, what is the customs and origin of the Qixi Festival?Let's step into this romantic festival and discover its stories and traditions.
Qixi Festival, also known as Chinese Valentine's Day, is derived from the legend of the Cowherd and Weaver Girl in ancient China.
This legend was first seen in the "Book of Songs" in "Xiaoya Dadong", and later in the "Historical Records", "Hanshu" and other ancient documents have been further developed and improved.
The story tells the story of the Cowherd (i.e., the Cowherd Star) and the Weaver Girl (i.e., the Vega Star), the two immortals who fell in love, because they violated the ban of the heavenly realm, and were rowed on both sides of the Milky Way by the Queen Mother, and could only meet on the seventh day of July every year through the Magpie Bridge.
This legend has deeply touched people, making Qixi Festival one of the most romantic festivals in China.
During this festival, people express their yearning and blessings for love in various ways.
Among them, the most common custom is that women will make a wish to Vega in the sky on this day, hoping that they can find a wishful husband and get a happy love.
In addition to making wishes, there are many other customs associated with the Tanabata Festival.
For example, people will hang seven-colored silk threads on this day, symbolizing the rainbow and symbolizing beautiful love.
In addition, there are activities such as weaving, flower viewing, and stargazing, all of which are important parts of the Qixi Festival.
However, the Qixi Festival is not just a romantic festival, it also carries a deep humanistic care.
In ancient times, Tanabata was a festival of prayer for a good harvest, and various rituals were held on this day to pray for the gods to bless the year with a good harvest.
In modern times, although people's lives have changed greatly, the tradition of Qixi Festival has been preserved as a way for people to express their love for life and their expectations for the future.
Overall, the Qixi Festival is a romantic festival, and its origin and customs are deeply imprinted in the cultural memory of the Chinese.
Whether it is the legend of the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl in ancient times, or various modern customs and activities, people are full of expectations and yearning for this festival.
In this festival, we can not only feel the romantic atmosphere, but also feel the deep humanistic care.
This is the Qixi Festival, a festival full of romance and warmth.
On this special day, let's celebrate love, celebrate life, and celebrate our Qixi Festival together.
Let's make good wishes together and look forward to a better future.
Let's feel the charm of the Qixi Festival and feel the joy and happiness that this festival brings us.
This is the Qixi Festival, a festival full of love and hope.