The Double Ninth Festival: Customs in Different Regions 九九重阳：各地风俗知多少

九九重阳节，除了登高、插茱萸、簪菊花等习俗外，中国各地还有很多饶有兴趣的风俗。
In addition to the customs including ascending a height, wearing the dogwood sprig and chrysanthemum, etc., there are also many other interesting customs in different regions of China on the Double Ninth Festival.
【河北省】香河县九月九日，有姻亲关系的家庭会互相送礼，称为“追节”。
[Hebei Province] On the ninth day of the ninth lunar month, the families that are related to each other through marriage will present gifts to each other in Xianghe county, which is called “chasing the festival”.
【江苏省】重阳节，南京人家以五色纸凿成斜面形，连缀成旗，插于庭中。
[Jiangsu Province] On the Double Ninth Festival, Nanjing people will make flags by clustering five-color paper cut into bevels and put the flags in their home.
【上海市】上海豫园于重阳节办菊花会，以新巧、高贵、珍异三项评分定高下。
[Shanghai] A chrysanthemum show is held in Yu Garden, Shanghai on the Double Ninth Festival. The chrysanthemums are evaluated according to three standards including novelty and exquisiteness, dignity and rareness.
【湖北省】武昌县于重阳日酿酒，据说此所酿之酒最为清洌，且久藏不坏。
[Hubei Province] In Wuchang County, people have the custom of making wine on the Double Ninth Festival. It is said that the wine made on this day is the most mellow and dense, and will not go bad even if reserved for a long time.
【山西省】山西晋南地区自古就有九月九日登高的传统习惯。饱览大好河山，观仰名胜古迹，成为节日的盛举。
[Shanxi Province] The people in the southern region of Shanxi have had the traditional custom of ascending a height on the Double Ninth Festival since ancient times. To enjoy the beautiful rivers and mountains and visit the scenic spots and historical sites becomes a great event on this festival day.