Double Ninth Festival is a traditional folk festival in China, which falls on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month every year. The number of "Nine" is a positive number in the Book of Changes, and the two positive numbers of "Nine Nine" are heavy, so it is called "Chongyang"; It is also called "Double Ninth Festival", because both the date and the month conform to nine. Returning to the truth of 1999, the ancients thought that 1999 Chongyang was an auspicious day.

In the historical development and evolution, the Double Ninth Festival is a mixture of various folk customs, bearing rich cultural connotations. In the folk concept, "nine" is the largest number, which means longevity, and it places people's wishes for the health and longevity of the elderly. On May 20th, 2006, the Double Ninth Festival was included in the first batch of national intangible cultural heritage in the State Council.

English examples of Double Ninth Festival

Tomorrow is the Double Ninth Festival, I wish all the old people a happy holiday!

Tomorrow is the Double Ninth Festival. Happy holidays to all the old people!

Today is the ninth day of the ninth lunar month, which is the Double Ninth Festival.

Today is the ninth day of the ninth lunar month, which is the Double Ninth Festival.

3. The Double Ninth Festival is the best time to enjoy chrysanthemums.

It is also a good time to enjoy chrysanthemums around the Double Ninth Festival.