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Season 8, Episode 12: The Double Ninth Festival: Beautiful Chrysanthemums Grant Longevity
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The five seasonal festivals to drive out evil originate in Yin and Yang philosophy. The most important is the Double Ninth festival on September 9, the largest, single-digit odd number. Chrysanthemums, a medicinal herb, are used for purification in the 1,000-year-old longevity rituals; hence, the festival's name. A chrysanthemum-boy doll, Noh plays, children's sumo, and floss-adorned chrysanthemums. Discover how the Chrysanthemum Festival has taken on new significance during the pandemic.
All Episodes - Season 8
Episode 1
New Wave Dyeing: The Challenge for Innovation Within Tradition
Episode 2
Popular Noh: A Spiritual Art Fosters Connections
Episode 3
The Culture of Gift Giving: Beautiful Etiquette Strengthens Relationships
Episode 4
Bamboo Innovation: Creative, Pliable and Sustainable
Episode 5
Kyoto Accessories: Wearable Works of Art
Episode 6
Kyoto Glasswork: The Elegant Sparkle of Craftsmanship
Episode 7
Kyoto Amulets: The Embodiment of Prayers for Happiness
Episode 8
Fudo Myo-o: The Enduring Power of a Wrathful Deity
Episode 9
Nouveau Confections: A Feast for the Eyes, Mouth, and Mind
Episode 10
Vogue Kimono: Fashion in Evolution
Episode 11
Ogawa Jihei Gardens: Beauty Soothes and Nourishes the Soul
Episode 12
The Double Ninth Festival: Beautiful Chrysanthemums Grant Longevity
Episode 13
Conversations: A Potter and a Kyogen Actor
Episode 14
Miyamoto Musashi: Sword Mastery in the Ancient Capital
Episode 15
Warding Off Epidemics: Heartfelt Prayers for Safety
Episode 16
Nouveau Lacquerware: Vibrant Dazzling Beauty