The Double Ninth Festival in the historical development and evolution of a variety of folk customs as a whole, bearing a rich cultural connotation. In the folk concept, "nine" is the largest number in the number, which has the meaning of longevity and longevity, and it is the blessing of people for the health and longevity of the elderly. On May 20, 2006, the Double Ninth Festival was listed in the first batch of national intangible cultural heritage by The State Council. The Law of the People's Republic of China on the Protection of the Rights and Interests of the Elderly, amended by the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress in 2012, stipulates that the ninth day of the ninth lunar month is the day of the elderly.
The Double Ninth Festival in the historical development and evolution of a variety of folk customs as a whole, bearing a rich cultural connotation. In the folk concept, "nine" is the largest number in the number, which has the meaning of longevity and longevity, and it is the blessing of people for the health and longevity of the elderly. On May 20, 2006, the Double Ninth Festival was listed in the first batch of national intangible cultural heritage by The State Council. The Law of the People's Republic of China on the Protection of the Rights and Interests of the Elderly, amended by the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress in 2012, stipulates that the ninth day of the ninth lunar month is the day of the elderly.
