Speak Shanghainese: Love talks for Qixi

english.shanghai.gov.cn| August 29, 2025

The Qixi Festival — often known as the Chinese Valentine's Day — tells the tale of two star-crossed lovers.

From a simple "Do you like me?" to a bold invitation for a date, let your words bloom in the local language.

Watch the video to learn how to speak the language of romance in the Shanghai dialect!

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