Celebrating Mid-Autumn Festival in China This autumn, my hubby and I travelled to China, where we celebrated the Mid-Autumn Festival (中秋节) in my hometown of Xichang (nicknamed the Moon City) and explored some wonderful destinations, including Hong Kong (香港), Chongqing (重庆), Chengdu (成都), Dujiangyan (都江堰) and Shenzhen (深圳), during China's National Day Golden Week holiday. It was lovely to reunite with my parents, sister and our adorable dog, Fatty (小胖)! We enjoyed plenty of o

The Qixi Festival (七夕节), often called Chinese Valentine’s Day (七夕情人节), is one of the most romantic traditional festivals in China. Celebrated on the 7th day of the 7th lunar month, it is rooted in the ancient legend of the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl (牛郎织女), a love story that has touched hearts for centuries. The festival is a time to honor love, longing, and reunion — and today it continues to inspire poetry, cultural traditions, and modern celebrations of romance. Listen on