Magpie symbol of Qixie - Chinese Valentine's Day

Qixijie is Chinese Valentine's Day, which is celebrated strictly according to the lunar calendar and falls annually on the 7th day of the 7th month. In 2023 it falls on August 22. This holiday belongs to traditional Chinese holidays and originated in ancient times. Its popularity grew during the Han and Song dynasties. Today, some Asian countries such as Japan, the Korean Peninsula and Vietnam also have Qixie in their holiday calendars