People Celebrate Qixi Festival Tradition

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Chinese Valentine’s Day, or Qixi, is an old festival with deep roots. It has traditions, legends, and cultural activities beyond simple romance.

Beijing’s Folk Custom Museum hosted fun activities for the Qixi festival. They want young people to learn about old traditions and their meanings.

Activities included making crafts and listening to Chinese classical music. People dyed nails and painted beads to show skill and good fortune.

The festival history began with ancient people studying the stars. A famous legend tells of two lovers, Zhinü and Niulang, meeting yearly.

In Singapore, people are working to revive the Qixi festival. They want young people to learn old stories and traditions.

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What is Chinese Valentine’s Day also known as?

It is also known as Qixi.

What activities were held at Beijing’s Folk Custom Museum for Qixi?

Activities included making crafts and listening to Chinese classical music.

What is the famous legend about in the festival's history?

The legend tells of two lovers, Zhinü and Niulang, meeting yearly.

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