On the 7th Day of Lunar 7 Month (農曆七月初七日), it's known as the Lunar Valentines' Day in Chinese
Culture. In other contexts, this Day is also known as Qi Qiao (七巧) or Qi Xi (七夕).
For Year 2013, it falls on 13 Aug, a Tuesday.
In the Ancient Era, on this Day, the non-married Ladies
will set up altars in the backyard of their house, to honour the Seven Maidens
aka Qi Xian Nv (七仙女) for the
Blessing for getting a Good Marriage.
Besides that, the Ladies will also request for the
Blessing of getting more Prettier by offering of Cosmetics to the Seven
Maidens.
More info on Qi Qiao (七巧知多一點點):
The Celebration for Maiden Immortal Qi Xing (七星娘娘七夕情) –
The Celebration for Maiden Immortal Qi Xing (七星娘娘七夕情) –
Paper Pavillion dedicating to 7 Maidens (乞巧美緣七姐亭) –
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