Romance on Chinese Valentine's Day

This podcast episode explores the Qixi Festival, a traditional Chinese holiday that celebrates love and marriage, delving into its historical origins and modern interpretations. It examines how the festival has evolved from a day of祈求 dexterity and a good marriage to a commercial celebration of love similar to Western Valentine's Day, and how it is continuing to evolve in the digital age. The episode also discusses the challenges young people face in finding love in the modern world, where social media and online dating have changed the landscape of relationships.