Qi Xi Festival - An Unforgettable Experience

Fabulous Beijing is a city of much diversity and culture.falls on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month.
This one of a kind metropolis is a fantastic destinationThe story behind this festival is one of romance and it
for those who are looking for a unique China travelinvolves a weaver girl and a cowherd. Many versions
experience full of amazing discoveries and astonishingof this mythic tale have been immortalized by several
encounters. While it is no secret that one of the bestChinese writers of the past, making the occasion one
things about traveling to Beijing is the chance toof great importance to the locals.
sample its great cuisine, there is much more to seeWhen it's time for celebrations to get underway you
and do as this fun-loving city is studded with a numberwill see young local girls busy themselves with various
of great attractions and several entertainment optionsactivities, including traditional forms of art such as
of the highest quality. What's more, if you're luckyembroidery and melon-carving. It is believed that if
enough to be in the city when it's time to celebrate ayoung girls engage in such traditional practices in this
traditional festival, the atmosphere around Beijing istime of year they will be able to find a good partner
simply electric.who will take their hand in marriage. One of the most
The Qi Xi Festival is one such occasion which haspopular traditional practices that is honored during this
become increasingly popular among the locals in recenttime of year is putting a sewing needle in a bowl full of
times as the Chinese equivalent of Valentine's Day.water. It is said that if the needle remains afloat, it
This fascinating celebration is regarded as one of thesymbolizes that the girl is highly skilled in the art of
most important festivals in the Chinese calendar andembroidery.