When clear and refreshing autumn arrives and chrysanthemums scent the world, it's time for the Chinese Chongyang Festival or Double Ninth Festival.

每當秋高氣爽、菊香四溢的時候，中國人便迎來了重陽節(jié)。

The Double Ninth Festival falls on the ninth day of the ninth month on the Chinese lunar calendar.

重陽節(jié)在農(nóng)歷九月初九。

In Chinese folklore, the number nine is the largest number, it's a homonym to the Chinese word jiu, which contains the auspicious meaning of "a long and healthy life".

民俗觀念中，“九”是數(shù)字中的最大數(shù)，它和中文的“久”同音，有長久長壽的含意。

In 1989, the Chinese government designated the Double Ninth Festival as the "Festival for the Elderly" to express wishes for health and longevity of the senior citizens.

1989年中國政府將重陽節(jié)這天定為“老年節(jié)”，寄托著人們對老人健康長壽的祝福。

The Law on the Protection of the Rights and Interests of the Elderly, which has been in effect since 2013, clearly stipulates that every year's Double Ninth Festival is a legal festival for senior citizens.

自2013年起實施的《老年人權益保障法》中，則明確規(guī)定每年農(nóng)歷九月初九為老年節(jié)，意味著重陽節(jié)自此成為法定的老年節(jié)。

In ancient times, it was customary to climb mountains to pray for good luck and longevity on the Double Ninth Festival.

古時，重陽節(jié)有登高祈福、飲宴求壽的習俗。

Tengwang Pavilion is one of the three most famous pavilions in Jiangnan.

滕王閣是江南三大名樓之一。

Every year at the Double Ninth Festival, people will climb up to the Tengwang Pavilion to enjoy the beautiful autumn scenery of the sea melting into the sky.

每逢重陽人們便會登上滕王閣望遠，感受海天一色的秋日美景。

Nowadays, the custom of climbing mountains for blessings on the Double Ninth Festival has gradually merged with some other outdoor exercises.

現(xiàn)如今重陽節(jié)登高祈福的習俗，已逐漸與流行的戶外運動融合。

Some activities have become especially popular among middle aged and older people, such as tai chi,qigong and square dancing.

還興起了多項流行于中老年人之間的健身運動，如太極、氣功、廣場舞等活動。

The square dance has actually become a unique phenomenon in China. Whether it's in a big or small city when night falls, you will see people dancing on public squares.

廣場舞在中國已經(jīng)成為一種“獨特風景線”。無論大小城市一到傍晚時分，便能看到人們在廣場空地的矯健舞姿。

In ancient times people also would admire the beauty of chrysanthemums, drink wine and eat Chongyang cakes on the day.

在古時重陽節(jié)還有賞菊飲酒、吃糕的習俗。

The ninth lunar month is the time when chrysanthemums are in full bloom and chrysanthemums symbolize longevity.

農(nóng)歷九月是菊花盛放的時節(jié)，而菊花象征著長壽。

So every year at the festival, people pick fresh chrysanthemums to make chrysanthemum wine.

每逢重陽，人們便會采摘新鮮的菊花，釀成菊花酒。

The ancients regarded it as an auspicious wine for clearing away heat detoxifying and prolonging life.

古人視其為清熱解毒、益壽延年的“吉祥酒”。

Chongyang cake is a festive cake for the Double Ninth Festival that is usually made of flour, brown sugar, fruits and nuts among other ingredients. It contains the auspicious meaning "making steady progress".

重陽糕則是重陽節(jié)的節(jié)令糕點，通常由面粉、紅糖、果料等混合蒸制而成，象征“步步高升”的吉祥之意。

Although people today don't observe all the traditional customs for the Double Ninth Festival, it's still the core of the festival to respect the elders.

時至今日，雖然有些重陽習俗已經(jīng)慢慢淡化，但尊老敬老仍是重陽節(jié)的主要內(nèi)涵。

Thanks to social care from their surroundings and love from their families, a growing number of seniors have begun to pay more attention to their later years.

社會和子女的關愛，讓更多老人用心經(jīng)營自己的晚年生活。

In recent years, travel has become a very popular way for senior Chinese people to spend their leisure time.

近年來旅行成為他們極為青睞的休閑方式。

"The Sunset Glow Tour Group" referring to Chinese elders has gradually become a trendy word.

由中國老人組成的“夕陽紅旅游團”逐漸成為一個流行概念。

Time has not stopped them from exploring the world and the elders who love life deserve the attention and respect of society.

歲月未能阻止他們探索世界的腳步，熱愛生活的老人們值得整個社會的關注與敬愛。