Oct 11, 2024
Today, the ninth day of the ninth lunar month, is the traditional Chinese festival of Double Ninth Festival. In the Book of Changes, "nine" is a yang number, and "ninety-nine" is a combination of two yang numbers, hence it is called "Chongyang". "Ninety nine" also has the beautiful meaning of long life, health, and longevity.
According to legend, in ancient times, sacrificial activities were held during the harvest season in September to thank the Emperor of Heaven and ancestors for their kindness. Over the course of thousands of years, the Double Ninth Festival has evolved into the customs of climbing high to gaze into the distance, viewing chrysanthemums, holding banquets to respect the elderly, and eating Double Ninth Cake. , drinking chrysanthemum wine, wearing dogwood, flying kites and other customs.
All the best and good luck on the Double Ninth Festival.