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Is Qixi a traditional festival in China?

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1, China Valentine's Day, also known as Begging for Clevership Festival, Seven Clever Days or Seven Sisters's Birthday, originated in China. This is a traditional festival in China and East Asian countries. It comes from the folklore of the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl, and expresses the feelings of men and women who will never give up and grow old together, and abide by their commitment to love. With the development of time, Qixi became the Valentine's Day in China.

2. Qixi Qiqiao originated in China Han Dynasty. It originated from the worship of nature and women's begging for wisdom, and was later endowed with the legend of the cowherd and the weaver girl, making it one of the most romantic festivals. Women practice needlework, pray for reed hands, worship Seven Sisters, show flowers and fruits, needlework and other customs. Far spread to Japan, the Korean peninsula, Vietnam and other countries in the cultural circle of Chinese characters.