The Cowherd and Weaver girl is one of the stories in China’s Four Great Folklore. It is a narrative of love, affection, and everlasting affection. Read the article to understand the different implications of the story.
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The Qixi Festival is a celebration of love. It is the festival that commemorates the love of the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl, characters in a Chinese folklore.
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The Houyi Shoot the Sun 后羿射日 (hòu yì shè rì) reflects man's struggle against nature. The moral of this myth is the determination, fearlessness, and perseverance of the working people to conquer nature in ancient times.
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The Gun and Yu Harness Floods is a Chinese mythological story that originated from remote antiquity. It is the exemplification of resolve and commitment to a noble cause.
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The Nuwa Mends the Sky is a classic mythological story in Chinese literature. It shows that even before, women already played an imperative role in the multiplicative aspect of society.
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Slight Heat is the first summer solar term. It is the opening to the hotter yet more beautiful seasons to come. Learn about this solar term by reading the passage.
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