FESTIVALS / CHÓNGYÁNG JIÉ
Double Ninth Festival 重阳节.
Chóngyáng Jié · 9th day of the 9th lunar month
334DAYS UNTIL FRI, 8 OCTOBER 2027
Nine is a “yang” number, and a double nine was thought powerful. Today it is also a day to honour older people.
TRADITIONS
- 01Climbing hills or mountains
- 02Admiring chrysanthemums
- 03Visiting elderly relatives
WHAT PEOPLE EAT
- 01Chongyang cake (重阳糕)
- 02Chrysanthemum wine
SAY IT
- 重阳节快乐chóng yáng jié kuài lèHappy Double Ninth
DATES
2026-10-182027-10-082028-10-262029-10-162030-10-052031-10-242032-10-122033-10-01