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The Double Ninth Festival the ninth day of the ninth lunar month
The "Chong Yang Festival" is celebrated on the ninth day of theninth lunar month, and it is as such known as the Double Ninth Festival.
Origins: The festival began as early as the Warring States Period (475 -221 BC). According to the yin/yang dichotomy that forms a basis to the Chineseworld view, yin represents the elements of darkness and yang represents lifeand brightness. The number nine is regarded as yang. The ninth day of the ninthmonth is a double yang day, hence the name "Chong Yang Festival".(Chong means "repeat" in Chinese.) The ninth month also heralds the approach of winter. It is a time when the living need warm clothing, and Chinese sons and daughters extended this to make the festival a time for providing winter clothes for their ancestors. The Double Ninth Festival,therefore, also became an occasion to visit the graves of dead family members.Clothes made of paper would then be burnt as offerings.
Climbing mountains: On the Double Ninth Festival, people customarily climbountains, appreciate chrysanthemum flowers, drink chrysanthemum wine, and eatdouble-ninth cakes. The Double Ninth Festival is also the "Old MenFestival".
Old people are especially meant to improve their health by taking part inthe activities on the day of the festival.
Family get-togethers: The Double Ninth Festival is also a time for familyget-togethers. It is an occasion to remember one's ancestors, the sacrifices they made and the hardships they underwent. Often, family outings are organized during which people search to renew their appreciation of nature and toreaffirm their love and concern for family members and close friends.
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