Here's everything you need to know about Qixi Festival, including the story behind it and the gifts on everyone's radar.
Often referred to as Chinese Valentine's Day, Qixi Festival celebrates the annual meeting of Zhinü and Niulang - the weaver girl and the cowherd - in Chinese mythology. It's celebrated on the seventh day of the seventh month on the lunar calendar, so this year it falls on Tuesday 22nd August.
During ancient times, people would enjoy flower-hanging ceremonies and crafts. These days, people exchange gifts with their love interest. From red onyx beads to talisman pendants, discover our edit of gifts they'll treasure forever.
