Festive China: Double Ninth Festival

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As autumn arrives and chrysanthemums bloom, the Double Ninth Festival returns. From climbing mountains and admiring chrysanthemum flowers to practicing tai chi and dancing in the squares, traditions may change, but the spirit remains. It’s a day to honor the elderly — those who embrace life with grace, strength, and warmth under the golden sunset.

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