What day is Qixi 2024?

The 7th day of the 7th lunar month is considered the Qixi Festival in some East Asian countries such as Vietnam and China, the day when "Mr. and Mrs. Nguu" meet or the day when the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl meet. The Qixi Festival in 2024 will fall on Saturday, August 10th.

Qixi Festival is not only a traditional festival of East Asian countries, but also a symbol of eternal love. On this day, people often organize fun activities, family reunions, perform rituals to pray for luck, love and happiness.

What should I do on Qixi Festival to have good luck?

On the 7th day of the 7th lunar month, Vietnamese people often have the habit of doing spiritual things such as going to the temple, praying for peace, doing good deeds...

Go to the temple to pray for peace and love

Going to the temple is still something that many people often do on the Qixi Festival. People can go to the temple to pray for peace and luck, to calm down, to feel relaxed, to put aside all the worries and fatigue of daily life.

For those who are still "single", going to the temple is also to pray for love, expressing the desire to soon meet the right person or to pray for a smooth and lucky love affair.

Eat red bean porridge to pray for love

Eating red bean porridge on Qixi Festival symbolizes a smooth path in love. Therefore, young people often cook red bean porridge in the hope of finding a suitable other half.

Do good deeds

Qixi Festival has a great spiritual significance, so you can do good deeds and help people if possible to increase your blessings and help your wishes come true soon.

Give gifts to loved ones

This activity shows your sincerity and your desire to be with your lover or partner for a long time. Surely he or she will be very touched when receiving your gift.

Family time

After a year of hard work and struggling to make ends meet, how many times do you have the chance to return home to your family? On the occasion of Qixi Festival 2024, take some time to gather with your family around a warm meal.

What should be avoided on Qixi Festival?

Should not hold wedding

On the 7th day of the 7th lunar month, the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl were able to meet each other, but their reunion did not last long before they had to separate, living in longing and waiting. Therefore, many people believe that the 7th day of the 7th lunar month is unlucky, and should not get married or discuss marriage.

Should not build a house

The idea that one should not build a house on the Qixi Festival day is based on many factors. On the 7th of July, there is often a drizzle, which can affect the progress of work. In addition, July is also the “ghost month” when ghosts often come to earth to cause trouble, so many people will avoid doing important things.

Do not do evil, do not kill

Doing good deeds and avoiding evil deeds is something that everyone should do, not only on Qixi Festival. However, on this day, avoiding evil deeds is especially necessary to pray for peace for yourself and your family. Folklore also believes that avoiding evil deeds on this day will help you have more luck in love.