Chinese Valentine’s Day is rooted in legend and tradition, not just romance
BEIJING (AP) — Chinese Valentine’s Day is not all about flowers and chocolates. Beyond the romance embraced by some…
Chinese Valentine’s Day, known as Qixi, is a festival deeply rooted in legend and tradition rather than simply romance. Observed on the seventh day of the seventh month of the Chinese calendar, the festival is marked by a blend of cultural activities, prayers, and historical significance. In Beijing, the Beijing Folk Custom Museum has been hosting Qixi-related activities for the past 14 years, drawing around 500 people each time.
These activities include traditional practices such as dyeing fingernails with garden balsam, a pigment symbolizing beauty and blessings, and Song brocade bead painting, which combines silk fabric and pearls representing completeness and good fortune. The museum's "Asking for Skills" program aims to educate younger audiences about the historical and cultural importance of Qixi, encouraging them to engage in hands-on activities that reflect ancient customs.
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