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Thất Tịch is renowned as the 'day of love for couples' annually, widely embraced across Eastern countries, especially among the youth. What is Thất Tịch? And what significance does it hold for couples' love? Let's delve into this article with PasGo Team.
What is Thất Tịch?
Thất Tịch, also known as Tết Ngâu or the Day of Cowherd and Weaver Girl, according to Eastern (Asian) culture, celebrated on the 7th day of the 7th lunar month, sometimes referred to by Westerners as the Valentine's Day of East Asia.
Thất Tịch is known as the day of love in East Asia.
The origin of the Thất Tịch festival
Legend has it that Nguu Lang, a diligent and virtuous buffalo herder, won the love of Chức Nữ, the youngest daughter of Mother Goddess, who wove colorful clouds in the sky.
The two were destined for marriage, experiencing years of happiness and romance together and having two children, a boy and a girl.
However, one day, Chức Nữ had to return to the heavenly palace under the order of the Jade Emperor. Not resigning to fate and sitting still in acceptance of the tragic outcome, Nguu Lang pursued her and was stopped by the Milky Way - the barrier between mortals and immortals. Then Nguu Lang stayed there waiting, refusing to leave.
From then on, beside the Milky Way, there was an extra star, known as the Cowherd Star. Mother Goddess, moved by Nguu Lang's sincere love and unwavering devotion, agreed to let them meet once a year on Thất Tịch (7th day of the 7th lunar month).
With an enduring and passionate love, they built a warm family with two children, a boy and a girl.
The significance of Thất Tịch
With such a touching love story origin, the 7th day of the 7th lunar month gradually becomes the Eastern Valentine's Day, hence this event also varies and differs in various countries.
The significance of Thất Tịch in Vietnam
Thất Tịch festival in Vietnam is also known as the Day of Cowherd and Weaver Girl. It's called so because on that day, there is often a phenomenon of drizzling rain.
According to legend, the rain is the tears of Nguu Lang and Chức Nữ when they meet. There's a folk saying: 'It's rumored that if it rains drizzle in July, even the sky takes pity on the cowherd.'
Young couples in Vietnam often visit temples to pray for their love to be as enduring and eternal as the couple Nguu Lang and Chức Nữ.
Young people in Vietnam pass on the tradition of eating red bean sweet soup on Thất Tịch because they believe that if they are struggling in love and flirting but still single, eating red bean sweet soup on Thất Tịch will immediately bring them luck in love, ensuring a strong and long-lasting relationship.
Many young people in Vietnam often eat red bean sweet soup on Thất Tịch.
Many young people in Vietnam also believe: 'Want to avoid BREAKING UP? Have some red bean sweet soup on Thất Tịch' because they believe that if singles eat red bean sweet soup on Thất Tịch, they will quickly find their significant other. Conversely, those who are already in a relationship and eat red bean sweet soup on this day will have a strong and lasting love. Therefore, this type of sweet soup is highly favored by young people on Thất Tịch every year.
Although not everyone believes in the story of 'red beans helping you find love,' many people still enthusiastically advocate eating red bean sweet soup on Thất Tịch as a fun trend, adding color to life.
Furthermore, red bean sweet soup contains many nutrients that are very good for the body. So, you can make red bean sweet soup yourself to enjoy on this day.
The significance of Thất Tịch festival in China
Every time Thất Tịch festival arrives in China, women pray for skillful hands for themselves on the night of the 7th day of the 7th lunar month. On this day, young girls often present artistic items to pray for a good, loving, and caring husband.
The Thất Tịch festival based on the legend of Nguu Lang – Chức Nữ in China
The significance of Thất Tịch festival in South Korea
In Korean culture, Thất Tịch is called Chilseok. The activities and significance of Thất Tịch differ from Chinese culture.
Chilseok marks the end of the hot season and the beginning of the rainy season, so the raindrops on that day are called Chilseok water. Additionally, there are many pumpkins, cucumbers, and watermelons in the festival.
Koreans often go for a bath on this day with the hope of bringing good health and eat grilled bread during the Chilseok festival.
The significance of Thất Tịch in Japan
In Japan, Thất Tịch is called Tanabata, and on this day, Japanese people often write their wishes on strips of paper called Tanzaku. They then hang it on bamboo branches in front of their houses and wish for good luck, prosperity, abundant harvests, and prosperity.
Young Japanese also visit shrines during the Tanabata festival and hope to find their significant other soon.
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