Why use chrysanthemums to pay homage to the dead?

This is learned from the West. Chrysanthemum was not used to worship the dead in ancient times. The ancient poets' love for chrysanthemum lies in its frost, elegant and refined bearing and sentiment, and it also means good luck and longevity in history.

Later, it was spread to the whole world from China. In Europe, chrysanthemum was called the flower of the cemetery, and it was cultivated in many places near the cemetery. Later, this custom was introduced to China in turn, and it has become a slow habit for people to express their mourning and memorial.

The main value of chrysanthemum

Chrysanthemum appreciation has been a long-standing custom among the people in China. From the ancient imperial palace in Kyoto, officials and ordinary people, to the people in various cities in China today, chrysanthemum parties, chrysanthemum exhibitions and chrysanthemum-style activities are held every autumn.

Beijing Botanical Garden holds chrysanthemum viewing activities every autumn. The Chrysanthemum Club in Xiaolan Town, Zhongshan County, Guangdong Province, started in the late Song Dynasty, and has a history of more than 7 years. It is one of the oldest and largest chrysanthemum clubs in China, with a maximum of one million people.