What are the customs and traditions of the Double Ninth Festival?

There is a custom of climbing mountains on the Double Ninth Festival. On this day, all relatives should climb the mountain together to "avoid disaster". Autumn in September, the sky is crisp, this season, climbing high and looking far can achieve the purpose of refreshing, fitness and recuperation.

2. ancestor worship

The Double Ninth Festival, New Year's Eve, Tomb-Sweeping Day and Zhongyuan Festival are collectively called the four traditional ancestral festivals in China. On this day, Cantonese people call it "Worship Taigong Mountain", and all family members will come back to "Worship Taigong Mountain".

Step 3 respect the elderly

The Double Ninth Festival is also a festival for the elderly in China. People should express their filial piety to the elderly and advocate the whole society to establish an atmosphere of respecting, respecting, loving and helping the elderly.

Step 4 enjoy chrysanthemums

The Double Ninth Festival has always had the custom of enjoying chrysanthemums, so it was also called Chrysanthemum Festival in ancient times. September of the lunar calendar is commonly known as Chrysanthemum Month, and Chrysanthemum Festival is held. People go to meetings to enjoy chrysanthemums.

5. Evodia rutaecarpa

On the Double Ninth Festival, people like to worship Cornus officinalis to ward off evil spirits and seek good luck. Therefore, Cornus officinalis is also called "evil spirit". Cornus officinalis has a strong fragrance and can repel insects and remove dampness.