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Chongyang Etiquette
Traditional customs and respectful behaviors for honoring elders on Double Ninth Festival.
Honoring Elders
- β’ Visit parents and grandparents with gifts and greetings
- β’ Help with household chores or spend quality time together
- β’ Prepare special meals for elderly family members
- β’ Listen to their stories and show genuine care and respect
- β’ Take photos together to create lasting memories
Gift Etiquette
π₯ Chrysanthemum Wine
Traditional drink for the festival, symbolizing longevity
πΈ Chrysanthemums
Fresh chrysanthemums for health and good fortune
π Chongyang Cake
Layered cake symbolizing progress and advancement
π Health Products
Gifts promoting health and wellness for seniors
Proper Behavior
- β’ Show respect through attentive listening
- β’ Address elders with proper titles and honorifics
- β’ Serve food and drinks to elders first
- β’ Avoid arguing or disagreeing loudly in their presence
- β’ Offer help without being asked when seeing difficulties
Festival Activities
- β’ Go hiking or climbing together (yang activities)
- β’ Appreciate chrysanthemums in gardens or parks
- β’ Drink chrysanthemum tea or wine together
- β’ Fly kites (traditional activity)
- β’ EatθΉ and drink wine for health
Traditional Wisdom
Chongyang Festival reminds us to cherish our elders while we can. The Chinese character "yang" (ι³) represents yang energy and vitality - spending time with elders brings blessings and good fortune.