Introduction of Valentine's Day in China

Chinese Valentine's Day, which originated in China, is the earliest love festival in the world. Among the numerous folk customs in Chinese Valentine's Day, some have gradually disappeared, but quite a few have been continued by people. ?

In some Asian countries influenced by China culture, such as Japan, Korean Peninsula and Viet Nam, there is also a tradition of celebrating Qixi. On May 20th, 2006, Chinese Valentine's Day was listed in the first batch of national intangible cultural heritage by the State Council, People's Republic of China (PRC).

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China Valentine's Day originated in China and is the earliest love festival in the world. Some of the many folk customs of Valentine's Day in China have gradually disappeared, but a considerable part of them have survived. In some Asian countries influenced by China culture, such as Japan, Korean Peninsula and Viet Nam, there is also a tradition of celebrating Qixi. On May 20th, 2006, China Valentine's Day was listed in the first batch of national intangible cultural heritage by People's Republic of China (PRC) and the State Council.