Cowherds and Weavers happy to stay apart

THERE ARE 200 million single people in China, and they are a big consumption group. As a result, Chinese Valentine's Day on Aug 9 this year has become a celebration of commercialism rather than love. Sznews.com commented on Tuesday:

In the traditional myth, the aristocratic Weaver Lady did not choose a suitor of the same class; instead, she chose a hard-working Cowherd of good character.

But nowadays such a fairytale of love can only exist when the modern Weaver Ladies earn their bread independently and maintain a high standard of living; and the Cowherds, though less well-off, can meet the emotional needs of these Weavers.