The Romantic Qixi Festival (Chinese Valentine’s Day) has a beautiful story

History Of The Qixi Festival

The festival originated in the Han Dynasty, with a history of over 2,000 years.

The Qixi Festival, also known as Qiqiao Festival or Qijie Festival, originated in the Han Dynasty. The earliest recorded mention of the festival can be found in Ge Hong's "Xijing Miscellaneous Notes" from the Eastern Jin Dynasty. During this romantic night, girls placed seasonal fruits under the bright moon, praying for intelligence and skilled hands in their knitting. They also worshipped the goddess for beautiful love and marriage. Couples would pray to the starry sky for a happy marriage.

The Fairy Tale

The Qixi festival is associated with an old Chinese fairy tale of the lovers NiuLang (the Cowherd) and ZhiNu (the Weaver Maid). According to the legend, they were forcefully separated by ZhiNu's mother, a goddess of the heavens, and were placed on opposite sides of the Milky Way. The stars Vega and Altair represent the couple. They are allowed to reunite only on the night of Qixi, with the help of magpies that form a bridge across the Milky Way.

On the night of the Qixi Festival, it is believed that one can see the meeting of Vega and Altair stars in the Milky Way, and hear the whispering of the two lovers meeting in the sky.

Love in the Modern Day

Modern-day dating often lacks the sentimentality of old-school love, but there are still moments of true connection. At DateMetriX, we understand that compatibility plays a crucial role in relationships. Our platform analyzes your DNA and provides insights into your genetic compatibility with potential partners. We also consider personality compatibility to help you find your soulmate scientifically.