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Chinese Valentine’s Day is based on legend and tradition, not just romance

Chinese Valentine’s Day is based on legend and tradition, not just romance

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August 20th, 2026

Chinese Valentine’s Day is based on legend and tradition, not just romance

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Qixi, the Chinese Valentine's Day, is more than romance.

七夕中国のバレンタインデーは、ロマンスだけではありません

It is an ancient tradition rooted in legend, prayer, and cultural activities.

それ伝説祈り文化活動根ざした古い伝統です

The festival falls on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month, which was Aug. 19 in 2026.

この祭り旧暦の7月7日行われ2026年は8月19日でした

It is also celebrated in Singapore, Vietnam, and other Asian countries.

シンガポールベトナムその他のアジアの国々でも祝われています

Beijing's Folk Custom Museum held activities on Wednesday under a program called "Asking for Skills."

北京の民俗博物館水曜日「乞巧」というプログラムのもとで活動を行いました

This reflects a tradition where women historically prayed for skillfulness and showed their abilities through crafts.

これは、女性が昔、技能を祈り工芸品で能力を示した伝統を反映しています。

Jia Juan, who works in the museum's Public Education Department, said they hope young audiences understand traditional festivals through interactive experiences.

博物館の公共教育部で働く賈娟さんは、若い観客体験型の活動を通して伝統的な祭りを理解してほしい話しました

The museum has hosted Qixi events for 14 years, drawing about 500 people each time.

この博物館14年間七夕のイベントを開催しており毎回約500人が参加しています。

The program included classical music and hands-on activities.

このプログラムにはクラシック音楽体験型の活動含まれていました

One activity involved dyeing fingernails with garden balsam, a natural pigment tied to beauty and blessings.

一つの活動ではホウセンカで爪を染めました。これは美しさ幸運関係する天然の色素です。

Another featured Song brocade bead painting, combining silk with pearls that symbolize good fortune.

もう一つの活動は宋錦のビーズ絵でした幸運象徴する真珠組み合わせたものです。

Participants created sachet-shaped paintings meant to embody "qiqiao," a concept about pursuing skill and dexterity.

参加者は香袋の形をした絵作りました。これは「乞巧」という、技術器用さ追求する考え方表しています

Wang Xuejie attended with her 7-year-old daughter and made "qiaoguo," a molded pastry.

王雪潔7歳の娘と参加し「巧果」という型で作ったお菓子作りました

Jia said the festival's history traces back to ancient star worship.

賈娟氏は、この祭りの歴史古代の星の信仰にさかのぼると述べた。

The romantic legend involves Zhinü, a weaver girl, and Niulang, a cowherd, who reunite once a year on a magpie bridge.

このロマンチックな伝説には機織りの少女の織女牛飼いの牛郎登場する。彼らは年に一度カササギの橋で再会する

In Singapore, researcher Lynn Wong launched Qixi Fest in 2023 to revive the festival.

シンガポールでは研究者のリン・ウォン2023年に七夕フェスを立ち上げこの祭りを復活させた

Hor Xin Hao, of Cantonese descent, preserves traditional observances, praying to the Seven Maidens with offerings like incense and cosmetics.

広東系のホー・シン・ハオは、伝統的な行事を守っている。彼はお香や化粧品などの供え物を捧げて七仙女に祈る

Hor said the Valentine's Day label narrows the festival's original meaning, which celebrates traditional values and ancestral legacy.

ホー氏は、バレンタインデーという呼び名祭りの本来の意味狭めると述べた。その本来の意味は、伝統的な価値観と祖先の遺産祝うことだ

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