Although Wang Wei's “Shandong“ was not the same as the present-day province, the deep familial affection conveyed in Wang Wei's poem has touched the hearts of countless homesick wanderers. Since the Tang Dynasty, when the Double Ninth Festival was officially recognized as a folk holiday, it has become a symbol of the Chinese tradition of respecting, honoring, and assisting the elderly. Over the years, folk customs such as climbing heights for distant views, autumn sightseeing, wearing cornel, drinking chrysanthemum wine, and eating Double Ninth cakes have developed. In Shandong province, different regions have their own unique Double Ninth customs. In northern Changyi, families drinkspicy radish soup on the day with a saying: “Drink radish soup, and the whole family will avoid misfortune“. In Juancheng, the festival is celebrated as the birthday of the God of Wealth, and every household bakes scorched cakes as offerings. In Zouping, the festival is marked by commemorating the Song Dynasty statesman Fan Zhongyan, with ceremonies held at his memorial temple. The Fan Zhongyan Temple, standing for over 900 years, has become the county's cultural heritage site. In Jinan, the “Double Ninth“ Mountain fair at Qianfo Mountain is the highlight of the day. The fair, which dates back to the Yuan Dynasty over 700 years ago, has evolved over time to emphasize folk art and cultural traditions, with watching performances, tasting snacks, and appreciating folk customs becoming key attractions.

　　九九归真，一元肇始，九九重阳代表着吉祥。虽然节庆习俗一直在与时俱进，但祈盼家庭团聚、民族团结的家国情缘千年未变，刻在每一个中国人的文化基因里。