The aliases of Chongyang Festival are Old Age Festival, Chongjiu Festival, Denggao Festival, Ancestor Worship Festival, Double Nine Festival, Sunshine Autumn Festival, Respect for the Elderly Festival, and JiuJiu Chongyang.

The Chrysanthemum Festival is a traditional Chinese folk festival held on the ninth day of the ninth month of the lunar calendar. The number of "nine" in the "I Ching" for the number of Yang, "nine nine" two Yang number is heavy, so it is called "Chongyang". Because the sun and the moon are nine, so it is also known as the "nine". Other names are Old Age Festival, Festival of the Ninth, Festival of Ascending Heights, Festival of Ancestors, Double Ninth Festival, Sunshine Autumn Festival, Festival of Respect for the Elderly, and the Festival of the 9th Anniversary of the Birthday of the Elderly, and so on. Nine nine return to the truth, the beginning of the first yuan, the ancients believe that the nine nine suns are auspicious days.

Ancient folk in the Chung Yeung Festival have climbed high to pray for blessings, worship God and ancestor worship and drinking and praying for longevity and other customs. The heritage to date, but also added the connotation of respect for the elderly. Climbing up to enjoy the autumn and thanksgiving and respect for the elderly is today's Chongyang Festival activities of the two important themes. In its historical development and evolution, the Chongyang Festival combines a variety of folklore into one, carrying a rich cultural connotation.

The food of Chongyang Festival

1, Chongyang Cake

One of the delicacies of Chongyang Festival is Chongyang Cake, which symbolizes longevity and nobility. Chongyang cake is made of glutinous rice flour and japonica rice flour, which is easy to make and has a soft and sweet taste. By eating Chongyang cakes, you can express your respect and blessings to your elders. Chongyang cakes can also be given as gifts, which are not only healthy and delicious, but also have a good meaning.

2, Chrysanthemum Wine

One of the delicacies of Chung Yeung Festival is Chrysanthemum Wine, which is a mixture of chrysanthemum flowers collected on Chung Yeung Festival and brewed wine. Chrysanthemum wine has a strong cultural significance, which not only represents longevity and good luck, but also a unique drinking experience. Chrysanthemum wine becomes an indispensable delicacy during the Chongyang Festival as families compete to savor it.

Reference for the above: Baidu Encyclopedia - Chongyang Festival