In Chinese lunar calendar, July 7th is regarded as the Chinese Valentine's Day. There is a beautiful folktale about the origin of this festival.
Long time ago, a poor boy lived with his elder brother and sister-in-law. But he was driven out of home in his early twenties. Having nothing but an old cattle, he moved into a cottage and was called Cowboy (Niulang) by people. One day, the cattle suddenly said to him, 'You are a good boy. If you want to get married, go to the brook and your wish will be realized.'
Cowboy did so, and after a short while, he saw seven pretty fairies coming and taking a bath in the water. Fascinated by the youngest and also the most beautiful one, he took away her clothes in secret. The other six fairies went away after bath, so the youngest was left alone. At that time, Cowboy appeared from behind a tree and asked her to marry him. He looked so sincere and handsome that she nodded.
They lived a poor but happy life and two years later, they had a son and a daughter. But the Jade Emperor (the dominant god in heaven in Chinese folktales) heard it and was annoyed, for the fairy turned out to be the weaving girl (Zhinv) to weave clouds and rainbows. Without her, the sky was dull, so the queen Wangmu forced her back. Cowboy took his children in two bamboo baskets and ran after her with the old cattle's help. Just then the Queen drew a line between them with her hairpin and it became the Milky Way. Pied magpies were moved by their cries and lots of them gathered and formed a bridge for the couple. And the Queen finally agreed their meeting on every July 7th.
No flower, no chocolate, I just want to have a big meal in this special day.
It has been a long time for me to get well, I am cured of influenza now. Forget your work, because work is part of your life, just enjoy your life.
We found a wonderful places to have a special chinese food—Yunnan Rice Noodle. When we arrived at that restaurant, there are a lot of people have been waiting for seats. After about 20 mins, finally, we can eat, aha...
Don't look at me, focus on what i eat...spicy, really delicious, it's a pitty i didn't take a pic of accessories: two pice of beef, 2shrimps, leeks,bamboo shoot, egg,lettuce... all of accesories were put in a little plate, all of plats were put in a big plate, it's very interesting.
chicken soup, although nourishing, but i think it's too expensive, about 100ml, 25RMB, hoho~GG insist that it would be helpful for my recovery, (*^__^*) , so I enjoyed it by myself.
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