Chongyang Festival / Double Ninth Festival

The Chongyang Festival falls on the ninth day of the ninth month according to the Chinese lunar calendar, that is why it is also known as the Double Ninth Festival.

The festival is based on the theory of Yin and Yang, the two opposing principles in nature. Yin is feminine, a negative principle, while Yang is masculine and positive. The ancients thought that all natural facts can be explained by this theory.

Also numbers are related to this theory. Even numbers belong to Yin and odd numbers to Yang. The ninth day of the ninth has come when the two Yang numbers meet. It it is called Chongyang, because "Chong" means "double" in Chinese.

The festival is held in the golden season of autumn at harvest - time. The bright clear weather and the joy of bringing in the harvest make for a festive happy atmosphere.

The Double Ninth Festival is usually perfect for outdoor activities. Many people go hiking and climbing in the country, have fun in mother nature's final burst of color before she puts on her dull winter cloak.

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Contact Information

Chongyang Festival / Double Ninth Festival
Various venues through out the city
100020 Beijing, SHI

Tel. +861066012013

http://www.mybeijingchina.com