Event marks Double Ninth Festival

Around100 senior residents of Baotou gather at Wudang Lamasery on Oct 28 to mark Double Ninth Festival. Double Ninth Festival, also known as Chongyang Festival, is celebrated on the ninth day of the ninth month of the Chinese calendar. Traditional customs include mountain climbing, the eating of Chongyang cakes, and chrysanthemum displays. [Photo/Baotou Daily]