{"id":4777,"date":"2026-10-24T02:07:28","date_gmt":"2026-10-24T02:07:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chinaculturepro.com\/?p=4777"},"modified":"2026-10-24T02:07:30","modified_gmt":"2026-10-24T02:07:30","slug":"tradisi-festival-chongyang","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chinaculturepro.com\/id\/double-ninth-festival-traditions\/","title":{"rendered":"Tradisi Festival Chongyang: Mendaki, Kue, dan Menghormati Lansia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"tcjdi-quick-answer\"><h2>Quick Answer: What Are the Main Double Ninth Festival Traditions?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">Chongyang Festival (\u91cd\u9633\u8282, Ch\u00f3ngy\u00e1ng Ji\u00e9) brings together autumn customs and family observances:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Climbing high:<\/strong> \u767b\u9ad8, d\u0113ngg\u0101o, means ascending hills, towers or other elevated places to enjoy the season.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flowers and food:<\/strong> Chrysanthemums (\u83ca\u82b1, j\u00fahu\u0101), chrysanthemum wine (\u83ca\u82b1\u9152, j\u00fahu\u0101 ji\u01d4) and Chongyang cake (\u91cd\u9633\u7cd5, Ch\u00f3ngy\u00e1ng g\u0101o) are familiar associations.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Older protective customs:<\/strong> Zhuyu (\u8331\u8438, zh\u016by\u00fa) was worn or carried with wishes to avert misfortune.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Family observances:<\/strong> Honoring elders (\u656c\u8001, j\u00ecngl\u01ceo) is a prominent modern theme; some communities also remember ancestors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\">These are related traditions, not a compulsory checklist. Their prominence varies by period, community and household.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<figure class=\"tcjdi-infographic\" style=\"width:500px;max-width:100%;margin:24px auto;text-align:center\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chinaculturepro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Double-Ninth-Festival-traditions-infographic-with-climbing-flowers-cake-and-elders.webp\" alt=\"Double Ninth Festival traditions infographic with climbing flowers cake and elders\" title=\"Double Ninth Festival traditions infographic with climbing flowers cake and elders\" width=\"1440\" height=\"2560\" style=\"width:500px;max-width:100%;height:auto;margin:0 auto\" \/><figcaption>An illustrated guide to Chongyang customs modern elder care and regional remembrance.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"p1\">An autumn outing, flowers in bloom and seasonal food shared across generations can all belong to the same festival. These Double Ninth Festival traditions connect seasonal pleasures with wishes for long life and family togetherness. For its wider history and calendar, see our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chinaculturepro.com\/chongyang-festival\/\">festival overview<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>When Are Double Ninth Traditions Observed?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">Double Ninth falls on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month, rather than September 9 on the Gregorian calendar. In 2027, it falls on Friday, October 8.<sup>[1]<\/sup> <\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Family gatherings, flower displays and community programs may take place around the festival rather than precisely on that day. Check the organizer&#8217;s dated announcement before attending: a festival date establishes the occasion, but does not confirm when a particular exhibition, performance or gathering will run.<\/p>\n<h2>Climbing High: Mountains, Hills and Towers<\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">Climbing high is one of Chongyang&#8217;s defining customs. Its attraction combines an elevated view with an autumn outing, although the activity has also carried protective meanings in traditional storytelling. A hill walk today need not involve accepting those older beliefs.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">In Xu Qi Xie Ji, a collection of supernatural tales attributed to Wu Jun, Huan Jing takes his family to a height to escape a predicted calamity. This legend explains festival associations; it does not demonstrate that climbing prevents disasters.<sup>[2]<\/sup> <\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Nor does the custom require a mountain summit. Historical Beijing accounts describe people ascending temple platforms and towers as well as hills. One recorded destination was the raised platform at Zhenjue Temple, also known as the Five Pagoda Temple. These examples show that gaining a view mattered more than following one prescribed landscape.<sup>[3]<\/sup> <\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">For a present-day family outing, choose a setting everyone wants to visit and can comfortably use. A modest viewpoint may suit better than a demanding climb. Check current access and weather locally; a historic reference to a tower does not establish that visitors can ascend it today.<\/p>\n<h2>Chrysanthemums and Chrysanthemum Wine<\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">Chrysanthemums give Chongyang a recognizable autumn flower. In historical writing, their seasonal character supported wishes for longevity and reflections on the passing year.<sup>[4]<\/sup> <\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Literature helps explain why flowers and drinking appear together. Tao Yuanming&#8217;s preface to his poem about the ninth day describes chrysanthemums filling his garden while he lacks wine. That passage establishes a literary connection between the occasion, flowers and drinking; it does not establish one recipe or a requirement for every household.<sup>[4]<\/sup> <\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Chrysanthemum wine is a separate tradition from simply viewing flowers. Older descriptions associate it with wishes for long life. Those wishes belong to cultural history, rather than proof that the drink extends life. Likewise, the presence of chrysanthemums on a table does not mean the flowers are intended to be eaten.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">You can appreciate the flowers without drinking alcohol. Choosing tea or another drink at a modern gathering is a personal option, rather than a claim that it reproduces every historical wine custom. If a chrysanthemum exhibition interests you, check its own dates instead of assuming that its opening or peak bloom coincides with Double Ninth.<\/p>\n<h2>Chongyang Cake and the Meaning of Height<\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">Chongyang cake is a festival confection whose name connects food with climbing: the word for cake, g\u0101o (\u7cd5), sounds like g\u0101o (\u9ad8), meaning high. Eating it can express an auspicious wish for rising or advancement. The association is wordplay, not a promise of promotion or a substitute for practical effort.<sup>[5]<\/sup> <\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">There is no single appearance that identifies every version. Some cakes are elaborate and layered; others are simpler. In Fujian&#8217;s Putian\u2013Xianyou area, a documented example is a nine-layer rice cake with distinct, separable layers. That regional form explains why nine layers feature in descriptions, but does not make them a universal rule.<sup>[4]<\/sup> <\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Compare that with the Shuangguifang tradition in Changzhou, Jiangsu, where a local heritage description records cakes made with rice and bean flours, red bean filling and additions such as dates, chestnuts and almonds. These examples make the regional differences tangible: \u201cChongyang cake\u201d names a festival association, rather than one recipe.<sup>[5]<\/sup> <\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">For someone staying home, sharing cake can be a way to mark Chongyang without an outing. It remains optional: neither an elaborate cake nor a climb is necessary for a family celebration.<\/p>\n<h2>Wearing Zhuyu: An Older Protective Custom<\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">Historical accounts describe carrying zhuyu in a cloth pouch tied to the arm or inserting sprigs into the hair. Its fragrance and older protective associations made it a recognizable festival object. These accounts describe beliefs about avoiding harmful influences, not demonstrated protection.<sup>[2]<\/sup> <\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The plant name needs care in English. Wu zhuyu (\u5434\u8331\u8438, w\u00fa zh\u016by\u00fa) is the aromatic plant identified with the custom in a museum discussion that distinguishes it from shan zhuyu. That identification draws on fragrance and textual interpretation; the broad English label \u201cdogwood\u201d does not identify every historical use precisely.<sup>[2]<\/sup> <\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Wang Wei&#8217;s poem about remembering his brothers on the ninth day imagines them ascending a height and wearing zhuyu while he is absent. The image therefore carries family longing as well as ritual associations.<sup>[2]<\/sup> <\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Today, learning to recognize the reference is enough; you do not need to collect a plant or reproduce a historical pouch. Its place in poetry does not create an obligation for present-day participants.<\/p>\n<h2>Honoring Elders in Modern Celebrations<\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">Respect for older people is a prominent modern expression of Chongyang. In mainland China, Article 12 of the Law on the Protection of the Rights and Interests of the Elderly designates the ninth day of the ninth lunar month as the festival for older people. This formal recognition does not mean respect for elders began with that law, or that every ancient Chongyang activity centered on elder care.<sup>[6]<\/sup> <\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Modern activities can give older participants a public role as performers and creators. At the October 16, 2026 celebration in Rugao, Jiangsu, older models, dancers and rock musicians took part in performances. A postcard activity shared messages of affection for elders. This was a particular contemporary program, not an ancient ritual or a schedule for future years.<sup>[7]<\/sup> <\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">For a family gathering, begin with the older person&#8217;s preferences:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Spend time together:<\/strong> Share a meal, visit or arrange a call that leaves room for conversation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Offer useful help:<\/strong> Ask what would make the day easier instead of choosing an unwanted surprise.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Share an activity:<\/strong> Consider music, flowers or an outing when the person wishes to participate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\">Expensive presents, alcohol and strenuous walks are poor measures of care. Comfort and choice should shape the occasion, including the choice to celebrate quietly at home.<\/p>\n<h2>Ancestor Remembrance and Regional Differences<\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">In Hong Kong, where the festival is commonly called Chung Yeung, some families visit ancestors&#8217; graves or columbaria around the occasion. Official arrangements for Tsang Tsui Columbarium in 2026 anticipated many visitors and encouraged spreading visits across the surrounding period. This is a documented local observance, rather than evidence that every household follows the same practice.<sup>[8]<\/sup> <\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">It is also too simple to contrast an ancestor-focused Hong Kong with an entirely outing-focused mainland. Customs overlap, and family or community practice matters more than a rigid geographic division. An autumn remembrance visit can coexist with a family meal or an outing without making those activities identical.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Keep the recipients distinct: ancestor remembrance concerns deceased relatives, while honoring elders concerns living people. If invited to a private family observance, ask about participation and photography. Public venue notices establish access arrangements; they do not make private family rites public events.<\/p>\n<h2>FAQs About Double Ninth Festival Traditions<\/h2>\n<h3>Do you have to climb a mountain to celebrate?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">No. Historical climbing customs included elevated structures as well as hills. Today, a comfortable outing, time spent with family or cake shared at home can mark the occasion. There is no requirement to prove fitness or reach a summit.<\/p>\n<h3>Is chrysanthemum wine required?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">No. Drinking wine is one festival association, not a condition of participation. You can enjoy chrysanthemums, a meal or a family visit without alcohol. Choosing another drink today need not be presented as an identical historical custom.<\/p>\n<h3>Does Chongyang cake always have nine layers?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">No. Nine layers occur in particular regional forms, including a documented Putian\u2013Xianyou rice cake. The festival does not impose one layer count or recipe on every community. Ask which local version is being served rather than judging its authenticity by height alone.<\/p>\n<h3>Is Double Ninth only a festival for older people?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">No. Honoring elders is an important modern theme, while flower appreciation, outings, food and family remembrance involve different generations. Older people can also participate as performers or organizers. Each person can choose the activities that suit their interests.<\/p>\n<h2>Sources<\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">[1] Hong Kong Observatory. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hko.gov.hk\/en\/gts\/time\/calendar\/pdf\/files\/2027e.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gregorian\u2013Lunar Calendar Conversion Table of 2027<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">[2] Beijing University of Chinese Medicine Museum. <a href=\"https:\/\/bowuguan.bucm.edu.cn\/kpzl\/zyyzs\/42731.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Which Zhuyu Was Worn at Chongyang?<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">[3] Beijing Tourism. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitbeijing.com.cn\/article\/4Jv8Q4BCpTD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Where People Climbed High in Historical Beijing<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">[4] China Intangible Cultural Heritage Network. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ihchina.cn\/news_1_details\/11315.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Climbing High and Appreciating Chrysanthemums on the Ninth Day<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">[5] Changzhou Zhonglou District Government. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zhonglou.gov.cn\/html\/czzl\/2025\/LKHFPNQQ_0901\/259198.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Traditional Shuangguifang Chongyang Cake Craft<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">[6] Wuhan Civil Affairs Bureau. <a href=\"https:\/\/mzj.wuhan.gov.cn\/zwgk_918\/fdzdgk\/qtzdgknr\/sqxzjcgszl\/202506\/t20250623_2599146.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Law on the Protection of the Rights and Interests of the Elderly<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">[7] Xinhua Daily, Jiaohuidian. <a href=\"https:\/\/jsnews.jschina.com.cn\/jsyw\/202610\/t20261016_s6ad21676e4b00e9e575af372.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2026 Chongyang Cultural Demonstration Event Held in Rugao<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">[8] Hong Kong Food and Environmental Hygiene Department. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fehd.gov.hk\/english\/cc\/notice_chungyeung_special_arrangement_tsangtsui.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chung Yeung Festival 2026 Arrangements at Tsang Tsui Columbarium<\/a><\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jelajahi tradisi Festival Chongyang, dari mendaki ke tempat tinggi dan menikmati bunga krisan hingga kue Chongyang, zhuyu, penghormatan kepada lansia, dan kebiasaan daerah untuk mengenang leluhur.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4778,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[283],"tags":[284,290,289],"class_list":["post-4777","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-festivals-calendar","tag-festival-customs","tag-hub-chinese-festivals-and-holidays","tag-traditional-festivals"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t<!-- All in One SEO Pro 5.0.3 - aioseo.com -->\n\t<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Explore Double Ninth Festival traditions, from climbing 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