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Double Ninth Festival: A day for hiking and honoring elderly

By Liu Ziying and Zhou Jing
China & World
| October 11, 2025
2025-10-11

What makes the Double Ninth Festival special today?

In a rapidly aging society, the festival offers a powerful cultural reminder: honor your roots, cherish your elders, and rise — literally and metaphorically — to meet each new season with care and clarity.

As families hike mountains, sip chrysanthemum tea, or simply gather to share stories, the festival helps bring the generations together.

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