Chongyang Festival celebrated in China
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The Chongyang Festival, also known as the Double Ninth Festival, promotes respect and care for seniors nationwide. Traditionally, people climb mountains, eat rice cakes, drink chrysanthemum liquor and wear the zhuyu plant (Cornus officinalis) as symbols of warding off evil and wishing for longevity. On May 20, 2006, the festival was added to the inaugural list of national intangible cultural heritage.
More about the traditional culture:
The Chinese character 敬 ("jing"), meaning respect or to show respect, is a keyword for China's Chongyang Festival. It falls on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month, usually in October. This year, it arrives on Oct. 23. >>
The number nine appears in both the month and day to create the Double Ninth Festival, or Chongyang Festival. As "nine-nine" is pronounced the same as the word "forever," both are "jiujiu," people in ancient China considered it an auspicious day worth celebrating and so created this festival. >>
Festive events:
Top 10 mountain climbing destinations for Double Ninth Festival in Beijing: The Double Ninth Festival, also known as Chongyang Festival, is deeply rooted in Chinese culture and has been celebrated for centuries. During this season, Beijing's scenic areas see a surge in mountain-climbing activities as people gather at the foothills, scale peaks and savor the beauty of autumn. So, where are the best places to climb in this golden season? >>
Tianjin holds activities to celebrate Chongyang Festival: Volunteers from various sectors in north China's Tianjin, including hospitals, pastry shops, cheongsam stores, and the procuratorate, served elderly people on Oct. 17, 2023, during an event themed "Bringing Warmth to the Seniors." >>
Palace Museum, Shanghai Kunqu Opera Troupe partner to revive seasonal operas: The Palace Museum, also known as the Forbidden City, signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the Shanghai Kunqu Opera Troupe on March 13 to strengthen collaboration in academic research, theatrical production, and cultural communication. >>
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