Double Ninth Festival is another name for the Double Ninth Festival, which includes Seniors Festival, Double Ninth Festival, Ancestor Festival, Sunbathing Festival, Respect for the Elderly Festival and Double Ninth Festival.

The Double Ninth Festival is a traditional folk festival in China, which falls on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month every year. The number of "Nine" is a positive number in the Book of Changes, and the two positive numbers of "Nine Nine" are heavy, so it is called "Chongyang". It is also called "double ninth" because the day and the month all meet nine. Other nicknames include the festival for the elderly, the Double Ninth Festival, the Ascending Festival, the Festival for ancestor worship, the Double Ninth Festival, the Autumn Festival, the Festival for respecting the elderly, and the Double Ninth Festival. Returning to the truth in 1999, one yuan began, and the ancients thought that Chongyang in 1999 was an auspicious day.

In ancient times, there were customs of climbing mountains to pray for blessings, worshipping gods and ancestors, and drinking and praying for longevity on the Double Ninth Festival. Inherited to this day, it has added connotations such as respecting the elderly. Climbing the mountain to enjoy autumn and giving thanks to respect for the elderly are two important themes of today's Double Ninth Festival. In the historical development and evolution, the Double Ninth Festival is a mixture of various folk customs and carries rich cultural connotations.

double ninth festival food

1. double ninth festival cake

double ninth festival food is double ninth festival cake, which symbolizes longevity and nobility. Chongyang cake is made of glutinous rice flour and japonica rice flour, which is simple to make and tastes soft, waxy and sweet. By eating Chongyang cake, you can express your respect and blessings to your elders. Chongyang cake can also be given as a gift, which is not only healthy and delicious, but also has a beautiful meaning.

2. Chrysanthemum wine

One of the delicacies of the Double Ninth Festival is chrysanthemum wine, which is a mixture of chrysanthemums collected in the Double Ninth Festival and brewed wine. Chrysanthemum wine has rich cultural significance, which not only represents longevity and auspiciousness, but also has a unique drinking experience. Chrysanthemum wine will be tasted by every household during the Double Ninth Festival and become an indispensable delicacy in the Double Ninth Festival.

above content reference: Baidu Encyclopedia-Double Ninth Festival