Title: The festive custom of drinking chrysanthemum wine.
China is a country with a long history and rich culture, which contains many traditional festivals and unique customs. Among these customs, there is a special drink, chrysanthemum wine, which plays an important role in specific festivals. So, what is the holiday custom of drinking chrysanthemum wine?The answer is the Chung Yeung Festival every year.
The Chung Yeung Festival, also known as the "Ascending Festival", is one of the traditional Chinese festivals and is celebrated every year on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month. The festival originated from ancient Chinese astronomical observations, as on this day, the sun and moon would be in the same straight line and were considered a symbol of yin and yang harmony. On this day, people perform various activities such as climbing, chrysanthemum viewing, and dogwood to pray for health and longevity. Drinking chrysanthemum wine is one of the most important customs of the Chung Yeung Festival.
The history of chrysanthemum wine can be traced back to the Warring States period, when people had already discovered that chrysanthemum had the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying, brightening the eyes and calming the nerves. By the Tang Dynasty, the method of making chrysanthemum wine was further refined and became a popular drink. On the day of the Chung Yeung Festival, people will pick fresh chrysanthemums, soak them in water, add rice wine, seal and store them for a period of time, and then they can make chrysanthemum wine with a strong aroma.
The custom of drinking chrysanthemum wine has a deep cultural connotation. First of all, chrysanthemums symbolize longevity and health in Chinese culture. The ancients believed that chrysanthemums meant "longevity", so drinking chrysanthemum wine on the day of the Chung Yeung Festival meant praying for longevity and health. Secondly, the brewing process of chrysanthemum wine also contains the concept of harmonious coexistence between man and nature. In the process of collecting chrysanthemums and making wine, people need to respect nature and follow the laws of nature, which also reflects the idea of "the unity of heaven and man" in traditional Chinese culture.
In addition, there is a scientific basis for drinking chrysanthemum wine. Modern medical research has found that chrysanthemum contains a variety of components that are beneficial to human health, such as flavonoids, volatile oils, amino acids, etc., which have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and other biological activities. Rice wine, on the other hand, is a nutritious beverage rich in protein, vitamins and minerals. Therefore, drinking chrysanthemum wine is not only a cultural inheritance, but also a healthy choice.
However, with the development of society, the lifestyle of modern people has changed a lot, and many traditional festival customs have gradually been forgotten. The custom of drinking chrysanthemum wine is no exception. Many people's understanding of chrysanthemum wine is limited to books or television, and few people have actually practiced it. This is undoubtedly a loss to our traditional culture.
Therefore, we should actively inherit and carry forward this traditional festival custom. We can learn about and learn how to make chrysanthemum wine in various ways, such as participating in related cultural activities, reading related books and articles, etc. At the same time, we can also make chrysanthemum wine at home, not only to experience the charm of traditional culture, but also to enjoy the fun of health.
In general, drinking chrysanthemum wine is an important custom of the Chung Yeung Festival, which contains profound cultural connotations and scientific basis. Although the lifestyle of modern society has undergone great changes, we should actively inherit and carry forward this traditional festival customs, so that more people can understand and recognize the charm of chrysanthemum wine and feel the profound heritage of traditional Chinese culture.
In the days to come, let's toast to celebrate the Chung Yeung Festival, taste the mellow chrysanthemum wine, feel the gift from nature, and experience the charm from traditional culture. Let's look forward to the arrival of that beautiful day full of chrysanthemum fragrance and rice wine.
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