Couples flock to wed on Qixi Festival in China

Brides and grooms across China rushed to tie the knot on Tuesday, which is the traditional Qixi Festival, or the Chinese Valentine's Day. 　

Marriage registration centers in many Chinese cities were busy with marriage certificates issued. 　

Some couples dressed in traditional Hanfu costumes and attended group Chinese-style wedding ceremonies at marriage registration offices to mark the auspicious day.