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) is celebrated on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month and is also known as the Double Ninth Festival. This year, it falls on the 14th of October. Chong Yang is an important occasion that bears witness to many historical events throughout Chinese history. […]
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. […]
