Chinese Valentine's Day celebrated in ancient way
chinadaily.com.cn |
Updated: 2017-08-28 13:43
Share
Share - WeChat
 |
| Chinese females wearing traditional dresses take part in a Qixi Festival cultural activity in Kaifeng, Central China's Henan province, Aug 27, 2017. The Qixi festival, or Chinese Valentine's Day, falls on August 28 this year. In earlier times, Qixi was not only a special day for lovers, but also for girls. It is also known as the "Begging for Skills Festival" or "Daughters' Festival". [Photo by Li Junsheng/Asianewsphoto] |
- Chinese researchers uncover record-high evidence of ancient human activity on eastern Qinghai-Tibet Plateau
- China's draft law on childcare services submitted for first reading
- Winter solstice golden magic illuminates Beijing's 17-Arch Bridge
- Making it count
- Racing for the rich
- Unraveling the cosmic puzzle
