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Qixi (Chinese Valentine's Day)
The festival of the Weaver Girl and the Cowherd — a celestial love story.
📅 August 26🌙 Lunar calendar
✦ Why It Matters
Qixi falls on the 7th day of the 7th lunar month. It commemorates the annual meeting of the celestial lovers: the Weaver Girl (Vega) and the Cowherd (Altair), separated by the Milky Way and allowed to meet only once a year.
✦ How It Is Observed
Writing love wishes and hanging them on trees, gifting flowers and jewelry, reading poetry about the two stars, stargazing for the bridge of magpies across the Milky Way.
Note on dates: This holiday follows a lunar or lunisolar calendar. The date shown is approximate for 2025–2026. Exact dates may vary by one or two days depending on moon sighting and regional tradition. Always confirm with your local community.