Our ancestors seemed to enjoy gazing at the night sky, as they watched the sun, moon, and stars weave the beautiful scenery of both heaven and earth. Modern people, who have lost the habit of looking up, may no longer have the mindset to marvel at the "splendid Milky Way shining across the sky." Thus, many years later, those distant stories and distant loves seem almost like something from another world.
— Preface
A faint moonlight lingers in the vast sky, while the Silver River remains unchanged through the autumnal ages.
Countless joys and parting sorrows are all condensed within this very night every year.
— Bai Juyi, "The Night of Sevens"
Table of Contents:
1. Cultural Background and Legends of the Qixi Festival
2. Customs and Traditions of the Qixi Festival
3. The Chinese Love Culture Behind the Qixi Festival
4. Revival Plan Design for the Qixi Festival