Festival Double Deviaty, tiež známy ako Chongyang Festival, pripadá na 9. deň 9. lunárneho mesiaca. Je to deň na poklonu starším a oslavu ducha vytrvalosti a odolnosti.
Tradične, ľudia v tento deň lezú na kopce alebo hory, pretože sa verí, že výška prinesie šťastie a ochráni pred nešťastím. Kto nevie liezť, bude piť chryzantémové víno, jesť tortu chongyang, a noste kornel, aby ste odohnali zlých duchov.
The Double Ninth Festival has deep roots in Chinese culture and reflects the Confucian value of respecting the elderly. It is a time for families to gather and show appreciation for their elders, offering them gifts of longevity, health, and happiness.
Navyše, the festival also celebrates the human spirit of determination and courage. It encourages people to face challenges with courage and perseverance, just like the ancient poet Du Fu wrote in his famous poem “Ascending the Heights on Double Ninth Festival.”
Let us all embrace the spirit of the Double Ninth Festival, respecting our elders, finding inspiration in the courage of those who came before us, and facing our challenges with perseverance and determination. Happy Chongyang Festival to all!
