What are the customs in Chinese Valentine's Day, China?

Chinese Valentine's Day in China, also known as Cowherd and Weaver Girl Festival or Double Seventh Festival, is one of the traditional festivals in China, and is usually celebrated on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month. The following are some customs in Chinese Valentine's Day:

Take the bridge: According to legend, Chinese Valentine's Day is the day when cowherd and weaver girl meet on the bridge. On this day, people will build a temporary bamboo bridge outdoors, symbolizing the meeting between Cowherd and Weaver Girl.

Qiaoqiao: Chinese Valentine's Day is also called Qiaoqiao Festival. Traditionally, young unmarried women will pray for wisdom and skill from the Weaver Girl on this day to show their weaving ability. They will weave colorful silk threads and make various handicrafts on this day.

Worship the Weaver Girl: On this day in Chinese Valentine's Day, people will go to temples or courtyards to burn incense and worship the Weaver Girl, and expect to be blessed with beauty, wisdom and skills.

Food feast: On this day, families will enjoy a sumptuous dinner together to celebrate Chinese Valentine's Day. Traditional foods include jiaozi, noodles and fruits.

Watch the stars: Chinese Valentine's Day is a good time to watch the stars. According to legend, when the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl meet, only the Milky Way Nebula in the sky disappears, so people can watch the Milky Way meteor on this day.

These customs may be different due to regional and personal traditions, but on the whole, Chinese Valentine's Day is a romantic festival to celebrate love and beauty.