zhōng guó中国chuán tǒng传统jié rì节日：qī xī七夕de的gù shì故事yǔ与xí sú习俗
The seventh day of the seventh lunar month each year is the traditional Chinese Qixi Festival.
Qixi has a history of more than 2,000 years. It is a special festival with both beautiful legends and rich customs.
In ancient times, Qixi was also called the “Qiqiao Festival.”
“Qiqiao” means hoping to become clever and skillful.
On this day, girls would gather together and compete in threading needles under the moonlight to see whose hands were the most skillful.
People also make a traditional small pastry called “qiaoguo.” It tastes sweet and fragrant and has an exquisite shape.
In addition, people in ancient times would take out their clothes and books to dry in the sun during Qixi, to protect clothing and organize classical texts.
The most famous Qixi story is the legend of the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl.
According to the legend, they truly loved each other but were separated by the Milky Way. Only on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month do countless magpies build a bridge in the sky so that they can meet.
This touching story has been passed down for a long time and fills Qixi Festival with a romantic atmosphere.
Today, Qixi is not only a day for many people to express their love, but also a good time to experience traditional culture.
This festival not only tells a beautiful love story, but also expresses people’s hopes for diligence, wisdom, and a happy life.
No matter who people are with, everyone can feel the unique charm of traditional culture on Qixi.