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Qixi 七夕.

Qīxī · 7th day of the 7th lunar month

273DAYS UNTIL SUN, 8 AUGUST 2027

The weaver girl and the cowherd were separated by the Milky Way. Once a year, magpies form a bridge so they can meet.

TRADITIONS

  • 01Couples exchange gifts
  • 02Traditionally, young women showed off needlework skills

WHAT PEOPLE EAT

  • 01Fried pastries (巧果)

SAY IT

  1. 七夕快乐qī xī kuài lèHappy Qixi

DATES

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