1. The Meeting of Cowherd and Weaver Girl: Valentine's Day in China originated from a romantic legend in ancient China. It is said that the cowherd and the weaver girl in the sky met on this day. People usually look up at the starry sky on Qixi night, expecting cowherd and weaver girl to meet each other.
2. Weaving Tanabata stationery fans: On Tanabata, many people weave their own Tanabata stationery fans to express their thoughts and blessings to their loved ones. Qixi fans are usually made of colored paper strips and decorated with flowers, stars and other patterns.
3. Sprinkle sugar beans for marriage: There is another interesting custom on Tanabata, that is, sprinkle sugar beans for marriage. People will scatter candied beans in the house or yard and let the children pick them up. I believe that the more candied beans you find, the better your marriage will be.
4. Hanging Tanabata Bridge: In some places, people will build Tanabata Bridge around Tanabata and hang decorations such as colored strips and lanterns on the bridge. This custom implies that couples can cross the bridge hand in hand and grow old together.
5. Setting off fireworks and firecrackers: On Qixi night, people will also set off fireworks and firecrackers to celebrate this romantic festival. Colorful fireworks add a festive and lively atmosphere to Chinese Valentine's Day.
Here are some introductions and related pictures about Qixi custom. I hope I can help you!