Blessings for the Double Ninth Festival, respecting the elderly and celebrating the harvest, the tradition and significance of the Double Ninth Festival
Double Ninth Festival is an ancient traditional festival in China, which has a long history and profound cultural heritage. According to the record of "Zhou Yi","Nine"is a masculine number on the ninth day of September of each year"Nine"with"Yang"Together, Yang Qi is the most vigorous, so it is called "Chongyang". Chinese regard "yang number" as a symbol of auspiciousness, vitality and light, so people regard it as an auspicious day.
The origin of the Double Ninth Festival can be traced back to the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period. There are many explanations for the origin of "Jiujiu": first, ancient people worshiped their ancestors and gods on this day, expressed their gratitude for the harvest, and prayed for a good harvest; There is also a belief that the ancient people believed that when the sun was at its peak, people should climb high places and look into the distance to ward off diseases and live a long and healthy life.
In addition to praying for the health and longevity of the elderly, the Chung Yeung Festival is also a way to respect nature and inherit traditional culture. First of all, Chung Yeung Festival means to pray for God's blessing. The ancients paid attention to the ninety-nine to one, and they believed that this day was the time of the day, the time of the day, the alternation of yin and yang, and the peak of yang energy. Therefore, on this day, people held various rituals to pray for good weather, peace and happiness for the country and the people, and happiness for the family.
Secondly, the Chung Yeung Festival is also a festival for caring for the elderly. Chinese people have always attached importance to the elderly, which is a basic value of the Chinese nation. "Nine", that is, the 9th day of the ninth month of the lunar calendar, is a synonym for longevity and longevity in Chinese, so people see it as a sign of longevity. In order to show respect and gratitude to the elderly, people will hold a banquet and exchange gifts during the Chung Yeung Festival to show respect and gratitude to the elderly.
In addition, the Chung Yeung Festival is also a time for people to celebrate the festival. The ancients used to climb high to appreciate chrysanthemums, enjoy flowers and scenery, and taste tea to compose poems to celebrate the harvest and appreciate the beauty of autumn. Climbing is an important custom during the Chung Yeung Festival, as it can not only enjoy the autumn scenery, but also enjoy the beautiful scenery of nature, and also show the spirit of self-improvement, high ambition and overcoming adversity.
The Chung Yeung Festival is a traditional festival in China, which not only has rich cultural connotations, but also has strong historical significance. During this festival, people pray for peace at home and abroad, respect their elders, share the harvest and joy, and show reverence and love for nature and traditional culture. As a symbol of hope, reunion and progress, the Chung Yeung Festival is a major part of traditional Chinese culture and an important part of communicating people's feelings and uniting society.