What are the main customs of Chaoshan Double Ninth Festival?

The main customs of Chaoshan Chongyang Festival are: climbing mountains to enjoy the scenery, wearing dogwood, eating Chongyang cake, drinking chrysanthemum wine, and worshiping ancestors and respecting the elderly.

1. Climbing the mountain and enjoying the scenery: On the day of the Double Ninth Festival, Chaoshan people will take advantage of the crisp autumn to climb the mountain with their family and friends and enjoy the beautiful natural scenery. This activity is not only beneficial to physical and mental health, but also can enhance family relations and friendship.

2. Evodia rutaecarpa: Cornus officinalis is an evergreen shrub. On the Double Ninth Festival, Chaoshan people will put Cornus officinalis on their hats or collars for peace and good luck.

3. Eat Chongyang Cake: Chongyang Cake is a special food of Chongyang Festival in Chaoshan area, which is made of glutinous rice, brown sugar, peanuts, sesame and other raw materials. Eating Chongyang cake symbolizes a step-by-step promotion and means that life is getting better and better.

4. Drink chrysanthemum wine: chrysanthemum wine is a fine wine brewed with chrysanthemum. On the Double Ninth Festival, Chaoshan people will taste chrysanthemum wine to express their yearning and wishes for a better life.

5. Worship the ancestors and respect the elderly: The Chaoshan area attaches great importance to the culture of filial piety, and the Double Ninth Festival is also an important day to honor the elders and worship the ancestors. On this day, Chaoshan people will send blessings and gifts to their elders to express their love for them.