The Double Seventh Festival, also known as Qixi Festival or Chinese Valentine’s Day, is a traditional Chinese holiday celebrated on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month.

It originates from a romantic legend about the love between a weaver girl (Zhīnǚ) and a cowherd (Niúláng), who are separated by the Milky Way and allowed to reunite once a year on this special day.

The festival celebrates love and devotion, and common traditions include stargazing, crafting, and expressing affection through gifts or wishes.