Chinese Valentine’s Day: Qixi Festival & Perfume Pouch Making
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Qixi (七夕节), often known as the Chinese Valentine’s Festival, is a celebration of love, longing, and timeless devotion inspired by one of China’s most beautiful legends.
It tells the story of the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl, two lovers separated by the Milky Way who are allowed to meet only once a year on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month.
In the spirit of Qixi, a romantic festival celebrating love and connection, fragrant perfume pouches (香包, xiāng bāo) make a meaningful handmade gift for loved ones. Filled with aromatic herbs , these small sachets are believed to symbolise affection, protection, and good fortune. In this experience, you’ll create your own perfume pouch, blending fragrance and design into a personal charm to share with someone special, carrying your heartfelt wishes and blessings.
What You’ll Experience:
🌙 Learn the Festival Story: Discover the story of the Cowherd and Weaver Girl and how their once-a-year reunion became one of China’s most enduring love festivals
🧵 Perfume Pouches Making: Make your own perfume pouch (香包, xiāng bāo), symbolising love, protection, and good fortune
🥠Asian Treats : Enjoy a selection of Asian snacks and drinks
Cultural introduction
Qixi (七夕节), often known as the Chinese Valentine’s Day, is a traditional festival rooted in the romantic legend of the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl. According to the story, the two lovers are separated by the Milky Way and allowed to reunite only once a year on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month, when the stars are said to align across the night sky.
Over time, this celestial tale has become a cultural expression of love, longing, and devotion. Qixi is associated with themes of connection and heartfelt wishes, and is traditionally marked by storytelling, seasonal celebrations, and handmade expressions of care and affection.
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August 19 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm BST