Series Category: Seasonal - Autumn
Autumn’s arrival ushers in a series of cherished cultural traditions and celebrations for this season of abundance. Defined by the Minor Yin, the season brings key occasions such as Liqiu (立秋), the Mid-Autumn Festival, Qiufen (秋分) and the Chong Yang Festival (重阳节).
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Imperial Harvest Celebrates the Bountiful Harvest of Liqiu (立秋)
Estimated Reading Time: 4 mins As the 13th of the 24 solar terms, Liqiu (立秋) ushers in the beginning of the autumn season, denoting the arrival of cooler temperatures and a new chapter in the year. It begins when the sun reaches the celestial longitude of 135° and ends when it reaches the longitude of […]
Achieving Breakthroughs during the Chong Yang Festival
Estimated Reading Time: 4 mins The Chong Yang Festival (重阳节), also known as the Double Ninth Festival, is a traditional Chinese celebration that falls on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month. In 2024, this auspicious festival is celebrated on 11 October, marking a celebration of abundance, prosperity, and longevity. Significance of the Chong […]
Traditions of the Chong Yang Festival
Estimated Reading Time: 3 mins According to ancient Chinese traditions, the Chong Yang Festival (重阳节), also known as the Double Ninth Festival, is a celebration of abundance, prosperity and longevity. This auspicious occasion, rooted in the teachings of the I Ching and other ancient texts, holds a deep significance in Imperial Feng Shui. In 2023, […]
The Symbolism of Double Ninth
Estimated Reading Time: 3 mins The Double Ninth Festival (Chong Yang), observed on the ninth day of the ninth month in the Chinese calendar, is a traditional Chinese holiday, mentioned in writing since before the Eastern Han period. According to the Book of Changes, the number six is considered as yin while nine is yang. […]
