Introduction to Japan's Double Ninth Festival, what is different about Japan's Double Ninth Festival
The Double Ninth Festival is now not only popular in China, but has gradually spread to Japan and other places. So, is there anything different about Japan’s Double Ninth Festival? Let’s take a look together. Mr. Shui Mo has carefully compiled detailed information about the ninth month of the lunar calendar in 2018. If you want to know the auspicious and inauspicious days in the ninth month of the lunar calendar, please go to Mr. Shui Mo.Japan Double Ninth FestivalThe Double Ninth Festival in Japan spread from China, and its meaning is the same as ours, because the "Book of Changes" defines 6 as a yin number and 9 as a yang number. On September 9th, the sun and the moon are both yang, and two nines are repeated, so it is called Double Ninth Festival. In Japanese, it is called "Chongyang (ちょうよう)", so this day is a day worth celebrating. This festival was introduced to Japan during the Heian period, and a chrysanthemum-viewing banquet was held in the palace on September 9th every year.Customs of Japan's Double Ninth FestivalSeptember 9th is also a very important day for people who love flower arrangement. During some specific festivals in Japan, people will choose a flower that represents that season for flower arrangement. On this day, people will only use chrysanthemums for flower arrangement, which in a sense can also be regarded as a special ritual. On the Double Ninth Festival , the Kamigamo Shrine in Kyoto holds the "Double Ninth Festival" to pray for good health and no disasters. In addition, the more famous sacrificial ceremonies on the Double Ninth Festival include the "Chrysanthemum Quilt" at Omiya Hachimangu Shrine and the "Double Ninth Festival" at Ichihime Shrine.What is the nickname of Japan's Double Ninth Festival?Chrysanthemum Festival & Chestnut Festival This day on the lunar calendar is also called the Chrysanthemum Festival because it is the season when chrysanthemums are in full bloom. In ancient China, chrysanthemum was also called "Weng grass" and "Qiandaijian grass", and was believed to have the effect of expelling evil spirits and blessing longevity. Influenced by China, Japan has the custom of placing cotton cloth on chrysanthemums on the night of the 8th, and then using it to wipe the body after it is wet by dew on the 9th, in order to pray for longevity. At the same time, because it is the harvest season, people also call this day the "Chestnut Festival" and eat chestnut rice to celebrate. |
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