The Qixi Festival is a Chinese festival inspired by the story of the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl, lovers who are reunited once a year across the heavenly river. The day is associated with love, stars, skill, devotion and traditional customs such as prayer, stargazing and sharing festive foods.

Event Suggestions:
• Learning the Cowherd and Weaver Girl story through storytelling and art
• Exploring Qixi customs such as stargazing, wishes and traditional foods
• Creating crafts or displays inspired by stars, magpies and festival symbolism