Water Festival - China

Water Festival - China

People attend a water festival held in Baoting Li and Miao Autonomous County, south China's Hainan Province, August 29, 2025. A water festival opened here Friday, on the occasion of the Qixi Festival, the Chinese version of the Valentine's Day. Photo by Xinhua/Pu Xiaoxu/ABACAPRESS.COM

Water Festival - China

Water Festival - China

People attend a water festival held in Baoting Li and Miao Autonomous County, south China's Hainan Province, August 29, 2025. A water festival opened here Friday, on the occasion of the Qixi Festival, the Chinese version of the Valentine's Day. Photo by Xinhua/Pu Xiaoxu/ABACAPRESS.COM

Water Festival - China

Water Festival - China

People attend a water festival held in Baoting Li and Miao Autonomous County, south China's Hainan Province, August 29, 2025. A water festival opened here Friday, on the occasion of the Qixi Festival, the Chinese version of the Valentine's Day. Photo by Xinhua/Pu Xiaoxu/ABACAPRESS.COM

Water Festival - China

Water Festival - China

People attend a water festival held in Baoting Li and Miao Autonomous County, south China's Hainan Province, August 29, 2025. A water festival opened here Friday, on the occasion of the Qixi Festival, the Chinese version of the Valentine's Day. Photo by Xinhua/Pu Xiaoxu/ABACAPRESS.COM

Water Festival - China

Water Festival - China

People attend a water festival held in Baoting Li and Miao Autonomous County, south China's Hainan Province, August 29, 2025. A water festival opened here Friday, on the occasion of the Qixi Festival, the Chinese version of the Valentine's Day. Photo by Xinhua/Pu Xiaoxu/ABACAPRESS.COM

Water Festival - China

Water Festival - China

People attend a water festival held in Baoting Li and Miao Autonomous County, south China's Hainan Province, August 29, 2025. A water festival opened here Friday, on the occasion of the Qixi Festival, the Chinese version of the Valentine's Day. Photo by Xinhua/Pu Xiaoxu/ABACAPRESS.COM

Water Festival - China

Water Festival - China

People attend a water festival held in Baoting Li and Miao Autonomous County, south China's Hainan Province, August 29, 2025. A water festival opened here Friday, on the occasion of the Qixi Festival, the Chinese version of the Valentine's Day. Photo by Xinhua/Pu Xiaoxu/ABACAPRESS.COM

Qixi Festival in China

Qixi Festival in China

Tom and Jerry's air sculptures look at each other on the landscape platform of the Bund Financial Center in Shanghai, China on August 29, 2025.

Qixi Festival in China

Qixi Festival in China

Tom and Jerry's air sculptures look at each other on the landscape platform of the Bund Financial Center in Shanghai, China on August 29, 2025.

Qixi Festival in China

Qixi Festival in China

Tom and Jerry's air sculptures look at each other on the landscape platform of the Bund Financial Center in Shanghai, China on August 29, 2025.

Qixi Festival in China

Qixi Festival in China

Tom and Jerry's air sculptures look at each other on the landscape platform of the Bund Financial Center in Shanghai, China on August 29, 2025.

Chinese Traditional Festivals Qixi Festival

Chinese Traditional Festivals Qixi Festival

HANGZHOU, CHINA - AUGUST 29, 2025 - The newlyweds collect their marriage certificate at the marriage registration office in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China on August 29, 2025

Chinese Traditional Festivals Qixi Festival

Chinese Traditional Festivals Qixi Festival

HANGZHOU, CHINA - AUGUST 29, 2025 - Newlyweds take photos at the marriage registration office in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China on August 29, 2025.

Chinese Traditional Festivals Qixi Festival

Chinese Traditional Festivals Qixi Festival

HANGZHOU, CHINA - AUGUST 29, 2025 - Newlyweds take photos at the marriage registration office in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China on August 29, 2025.

Chinese Traditional Festivals Qixi Festival

Chinese Traditional Festivals Qixi Festival

HANGZHOU, CHINA - AUGUST 29, 2025 - Newlyweds take photos at the marriage registration office in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China on August 29, 2025.

Chinese Traditional Festivals Qixi Festival

Chinese Traditional Festivals Qixi Festival

HANGZHOU, CHINA - AUGUST 29, 2025 - Newlyweds take photos at the marriage registration office in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China on August 29, 2025.

Chinese Traditional Festivals Qixi Festival

Chinese Traditional Festivals Qixi Festival

HANGZHOU, CHINA - AUGUST 29, 2025 - A citizen preparing to board a marriage plane takes a photo at the marriage registration office in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China on August 29, 2025

Qixi Festival in China

Qixi Festival in China

The landmark building in Hexi District of Nanjing lights up the slogan to celebrate the Qixi Festival in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China, on the evening of August 28, 2025.

Qixi Festival in China

Qixi Festival in China

The landmark building in Hexi District of Nanjing lights up the slogan to celebrate the Qixi Festival in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China, on the evening of August 28, 2025.

Qixi Festival in China

Qixi Festival in China

The landmark building in Hexi District of Nanjing lights up the slogan to celebrate the Qixi Festival in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China, on the evening of August 28, 2025.

Qixi Festival in China

Qixi Festival in China

The landmark building in Hexi District of Nanjing lights up the slogan to celebrate the Qixi Festival in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China, on the evening of August 28, 2025.

Qixi Festival in China

Qixi Festival in China

The landmark building in Hexi District of Nanjing lights up the slogan to celebrate the Qixi Festival in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China, on the evening of August 28, 2025.

Qixi Festival in China

Qixi Festival in China

The landmark building in Hexi District of Nanjing lights up the slogan to celebrate the Qixi Festival in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China, on the evening of August 28, 2025.

Qixi Festival in China

Qixi Festival in China

The landmark building in Hexi District of Nanjing lights up the slogan to celebrate the Qixi Festival in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China, on the evening of August 28, 2025.

Qixi Festival in China

Qixi Festival in China

The landmark building in Hexi District of Nanjing lights up the slogan to celebrate the Qixi Festival in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China, on the evening of August 28, 2025.

Road Collapse in Liuzhou

Road Collapse in Liuzhou

LIUZHOU, CHINA - MAY 30, 2025 - The vehicle passed through the collapsed section of National Road 357 in Qixi Village, Fushi Town, Liuzhou City, Guangxi, China on May 30, 2025.

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240811) -- BEIJING, Aug. 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A newly-wed couple attend a group wedding at the Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Aug. 10, 2024. The group wedding was held here on Saturday on the occasion of the Qixi Festival, also known Chinese Valentine's Day. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Ding Lei)

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240811) -- BEIJING, Aug. 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A teacher tutors an American student to practice calligraphy during a cultural event at Shijiazhuang Foreign Language School in Shijiazhuang, north China's Hebei Province, Aug. 10, 2024. A delegation of middle school students and teachers from U.S. state Iowa took part in a cultural event here on the occasion of the Qixi Festival, also known as Chinese Valentine's Day. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wang Xiao)

(Int'l Exchange)CHINA-HEBEI-U.S. STUDENTS-CULTURE-QIXI FESTIVAL (CN)

(Int'l Exchange)CHINA-HEBEI-U.S. STUDENTS-CULTURE-QIXI FESTIVAL (CN)

(240810) -- SHIJIAZHUANG, Aug. 10, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An American student makes a paper cut work featuring the Qixi Festival during a cultural event at Shijiazhuang Foreign Language School in Shijiazhuang, north China's Hebei Province, Aug. 10, 2024. A delegation of middle school students and teachers from U.S. state Iowa took part in a cultural event here on the occasion of the Qixi Festival, also known as Chinese Valentine's Day. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wang Xiao)

(Int'l Exchange)CHINA-HEBEI-U.S. STUDENTS-CULTURE-QIXI FESTIVAL (CN)

(Int'l Exchange)CHINA-HEBEI-U.S. STUDENTS-CULTURE-QIXI FESTIVAL (CN)

(240810) -- SHIJIAZHUANG, Aug. 10, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Chinese and American students show their paper cut works featuring the Qixi Festival during a cultural event at Shijiazhuang Foreign Language School in Shijiazhuang, north China's Hebei Province, Aug. 10, 2024. A delegation of middle school students and teachers from U.S. state Iowa took part in a cultural event here on the occasion of the Qixi Festival, also known as Chinese Valentine's Day. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wang Xiao)

(Int'l Exchange)CHINA-HEBEI-U.S. STUDENTS-CULTURE-QIXI FESTIVAL (CN)

(Int'l Exchange)CHINA-HEBEI-U.S. STUDENTS-CULTURE-QIXI FESTIVAL (CN)

(240810) -- SHIJIAZHUANG, Aug. 10, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A teacher tutors an American student to practice calligraphy during a cultural event at Shijiazhuang Foreign Language School in Shijiazhuang, north China's Hebei Province, Aug. 10, 2024. A delegation of middle school students and teachers from U.S. state Iowa took part in a cultural event here on the occasion of the Qixi Festival, also known as Chinese Valentine's Day. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wang Xiao)

(Int'l Exchange)CHINA-HEBEI-U.S. STUDENTS-CULTURE-QIXI FESTIVAL (CN)

(Int'l Exchange)CHINA-HEBEI-U.S. STUDENTS-CULTURE-QIXI FESTIVAL (CN)

(240810) -- SHIJIAZHUANG, Aug. 10, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Chinese and American teachers and students pose for a group photo during a cultural event at Shijiazhuang Foreign Language School in Shijiazhuang, north China's Hebei Province, Aug. 10, 2024. A delegation of middle school students and teachers from U.S. state Iowa took part in a cultural event here on the occasion of the Qixi Festival, also known as Chinese Valentine's Day. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wang Xiao)

(Int'l Exchange)CHINA-HEBEI-U.S. STUDENTS-CULTURE-QIXI FESTIVAL (CN)

(Int'l Exchange)CHINA-HEBEI-U.S. STUDENTS-CULTURE-QIXI FESTIVAL (CN)

(240810) -- SHIJIAZHUANG, Aug. 10, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Chinese and American students practice calligraphy during a cultural event at Shijiazhuang Foreign Language School in Shijiazhuang, north China's Hebei Province, Aug. 10, 2024. A delegation of middle school students and teachers from U.S. state Iowa took part in a cultural event here on the occasion of the Qixi Festival, also known as Chinese Valentine's Day. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wang Xiao)

(Int'l Exchange)CHINA-HEBEI-U.S. STUDENTS-CULTURE-QIXI FESTIVAL (CN)

(Int'l Exchange)CHINA-HEBEI-U.S. STUDENTS-CULTURE-QIXI FESTIVAL (CN)

(240810) -- SHIJIAZHUANG, Aug. 10, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Chinese and American students practice calligraphy during a cultural event at Shijiazhuang Foreign Language School in Shijiazhuang, north China's Hebei Province, Aug. 10, 2024. A delegation of middle school students and teachers from U.S. state Iowa took part in a cultural event here on the occasion of the Qixi Festival, also known as Chinese Valentine's Day. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wang Xiao)

(Int'l Exchange)CHINA-HEBEI-U.S. STUDENTS-CULTURE-QIXI FESTIVAL (CN)

(Int'l Exchange)CHINA-HEBEI-U.S. STUDENTS-CULTURE-QIXI FESTIVAL (CN)

(240810) -- SHIJIAZHUANG, Aug. 10, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An American student experiences Qixi traditions during a cultural event at Shijiazhuang Foreign Language School in Shijiazhuang, north China's Hebei Province, Aug. 10, 2024. A delegation of middle school students and teachers from U.S. state Iowa took part in a cultural event here on the occasion of the Qixi Festival, also known as Chinese Valentine's Day. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wang Xiao)

CHINA-FUJIAN-XIAMEN-KINMEN-QIXI FESTIVAL (CN)

CHINA-FUJIAN-XIAMEN-KINMEN-QIXI FESTIVAL (CN)

(240810) -- XIAMEN, Aug. 10, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Couples from Xiamen and Kinmen head to a park to plant trees in Xiamen, southeast China's Fujian Province, Aug. 10, 2024. About a hundred couples from Xiamen and Kinmen attend a tree-planting event here on Saturday on the occasion of the traditional Qixi Festival. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wei Peiquan)

CHINA-FUJIAN-XIAMEN-KINMEN-QIXI FESTIVAL (CN)

CHINA-FUJIAN-XIAMEN-KINMEN-QIXI FESTIVAL (CN)

(240810) -- XIAMEN, Aug. 10, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Couples from Xiamen and Kinmen plant a tree at a park in Xiamen, southeast China's Fujian Province, Aug. 10, 2024. About a hundred couples from Xiamen and Kinmen attend a tree-planting event here on Saturday on the occasion of the traditional Qixi Festival. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wei Peiquan)

CHINA-XINJIANG-URUMQI-QIXI FESTIVAL-GROUP WEDDING (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-URUMQI-QIXI FESTIVAL-GROUP WEDDING (CN)

(240810) -- URUMQI, Aug. 10, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A bride distributes candies during a group wedding at the Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Aug. 10, 2024. The group wedding was held here on Saturday on the occasion of the Qixi Festival, also known Chinese Valentine's Day. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Ding Lei)

CHINA-XINJIANG-URUMQI-QIXI FESTIVAL-GROUP WEDDING (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-URUMQI-QIXI FESTIVAL-GROUP WEDDING (CN)

(240810) -- URUMQI, Aug. 10, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A newly-wed couple attend a group wedding at the Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Aug. 10, 2024. The group wedding was held here on Saturday on the occasion of the Qixi Festival, also known Chinese Valentine's Day. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Ding Lei)

CHINA-XINJIANG-URUMQI-QIXI FESTIVAL-GROUP WEDDING (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-URUMQI-QIXI FESTIVAL-GROUP WEDDING (CN)

(240810) -- URUMQI, Aug. 10, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Newly-wed couples attend a group wedding at the Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Aug. 10, 2024. The group wedding was held here on Saturday on the occasion of the Qixi Festival, also known Chinese Valentine's Day. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Ding Lei)

CHINA-XINJIANG-URUMQI-QIXI FESTIVAL-GROUP WEDDING (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-URUMQI-QIXI FESTIVAL-GROUP WEDDING (CN)

(240810) -- URUMQI, Aug. 10, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A newly-wed couple distribute candies during a group wedding at the Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Aug. 10, 2024. The group wedding was held here on Saturday on the occasion of the Qixi Festival, also known Chinese Valentine's Day. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Ding Lei)

CHINA-XINJIANG-URUMQI-QIXI FESTIVAL-GROUP WEDDING (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-URUMQI-QIXI FESTIVAL-GROUP WEDDING (CN)

(240810) -- URUMQI, Aug. 10, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A newly-wed couple attend a group wedding at the Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Aug. 10, 2024. The group wedding was held here on Saturday on the occasion of the Qixi Festival, also known Chinese Valentine's Day. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Ding Lei)

CHINA-XINJIANG-URUMQI-QIXI FESTIVAL-GROUP WEDDING (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-URUMQI-QIXI FESTIVAL-GROUP WEDDING (CN)

(240810) -- URUMQI, Aug. 10, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Newly-wed couples attend a group wedding at the Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Aug. 10, 2024. The group wedding was held here on Saturday on the occasion of the Qixi Festival, also known Chinese Valentine's Day. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Ding Lei)

CHINA-XINJIANG-URUMQI-QIXI FESTIVAL-GROUP WEDDING (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-URUMQI-QIXI FESTIVAL-GROUP WEDDING (CN)

(240810) -- URUMQI, Aug. 10, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A newly-wed couple pose for photos during a group wedding at the Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Aug. 10, 2024. The group wedding was held here on Saturday on the occasion of the Qixi Festival, also known Chinese Valentine's Day. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Ding Lei)

CHINA-XINJIANG-URUMQI-QIXI FESTIVAL-GROUP WEDDING (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-URUMQI-QIXI FESTIVAL-GROUP WEDDING (CN)

(240810) -- URUMQI, Aug. 10, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Newly-wed couples attend a group wedding at the Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Aug. 10, 2024. The group wedding was held here on Saturday on the occasion of the Qixi Festival, also known Chinese Valentine's Day. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Ding Lei)

Qixi Festival

Qixi Festival

HUAI'AN, CHINA - AUGUST 10, 2024 - A young couple apply for marriage in Huai 'an city, Jiangsu province, China, Aug 10, 2024. August 10, 2024 is the traditional Chinese Valentine's Day Qixi Festival.

Qixi Festival

Qixi Festival

HUAI'AN, CHINA - AUGUST 10, 2024 - A young couple apply for marriage in Huai 'an city, Jiangsu province, China, Aug 10, 2024. August 10, 2024 is the traditional Chinese Valentine's Day Qixi Festival.

Qixi Festival

Qixi Festival

HUAI'AN, CHINA - AUGUST 10, 2024 - A young couple apply for marriage in Huai 'an city, Jiangsu province, China, Aug 10, 2024. August 10, 2024 is the traditional Chinese Valentine's Day Qixi Festival.

Qixi Festival

Qixi Festival

HUAI'AN, CHINA - AUGUST 10, 2024 - A young couple apply for marriage in Huai 'an city, Jiangsu province, China, Aug 10, 2024. August 10, 2024 is the traditional Chinese Valentine's Day Qixi Festival.

Qixi Festival

Qixi Festival

HUAI'AN, CHINA - AUGUST 10, 2024 - A young couple apply for marriage in Huai 'an city, Jiangsu province, China, Aug 10, 2024. August 10, 2024 is the traditional Chinese Valentine's Day Qixi Festival.