From Religion To Entertainment

Qixi Festival has a long history and abundant cultural connotations. In the process of modernization, Qixi Festival was brink of extinction. This thesis aims to research the change of Qiqiao's connotations, and search for a holiday manner which is suitable for modern life. The article is divided into the following sections:The first chapter analyzes the origin and development of Qixi Festival from the folk faith of Cowherd and Weaver, mysterious'seven', and generative adoration.The second chapter researches the origin of Qiqiao, then analyzes the function of this folk activity.The third chapter compares the Qixi Festival in Japan and China, and based on which generates the differences for further study.The last chapter focuses on the positive meaning of Qixi to the modern life, and finds some methods to revive this romantic and interesting Chinese folk festival.