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Events for 5 Types of Beijing Lover This Qixi | the Beijinger

Events for 5 Types of Beijing Lover This Qixi | the Beijinger: Qixi schmeesy, you say? Celebrating two Valentine's Days per year might be hard to stomach for some but for others it can make for the perfect occasion to woo a new friend, rekindle an old love, or simply to show off. No matter your intention, there's an event for nearly everyone when Qixi/Chinese Valentine's Day hits this Friday, Aug 17.


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