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QiXi Festival
A Love Story Across the Milky Way
Sunday, August 09
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Downtown Library
Meeting Room 2B/C ComboWhat if a bridge appeared in the sky just once a year? Age 12 and up.
Join us as we explore the enchanting legend behind Taiwan's QiXi Festival and the celestial lovers—Niúláng and Zhinu—separated by the Milky Way. Learn about the festival's traditions, religious worship traditions for love, marriage, and childrearing in Taiwan, and craft your own magpie bridge inspired by the weaving talents of Zhinu.
Please contact Maggie Hutt at mhutt@mcpl.info if you have any questions about this program.
This program is in partnership with the National Taiwan University (NTU) Huayu BEST Program.
EVENT TYPE: | Celebrations and Parties | Bilingual and Multicultural Events |
Downtown Library
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