The origin of Yunxi and Qixi Festival

The relationship between Yunxi and Qixi Festival is historical. In historical records, Yunxi is the place where the legendary gods live. There is a river named "Yinhe" to the west of Hejia Town in Yunxi. It is said that when the Cowherd chased the Weaver Girl, he was enchanted by the Queen Mother. Being at the two ends of the Milky Way, they transformed into the two peaks of Cowherd Mountain and Weaver Girl Mountain. From then on, the lovers could only look at each other across the river.

The origin of Yunxi and Qixi Festival

Yunxi Qixi culture is the foundation of the legend of the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl. Yunxi Qixi relies on Yunxi Galaxy and includes stories, legends, folk customs, etc. Local traditional culture is one of the national intangible cultural heritages.

In the Qixi Festival culture of Yunxi, the main celebration rituals include praying activities such as "inviting the Seventh Sister", "holding the Seven Waters", "gazing at the stars", and "letting the river lanterns". Experience it during the Yunxi Qixi Cultural Tourism Festival.