Lucky number

A lucky number is a number which is based on Chinese words that sound similar to other Chinese words. The number 9 is believed to have auspicious meanings because its name sounds similar to longlasting.

Well, 9th September is very familiar to me. Guess what?

@ 9 is strongly associated with the Chinese dragon, a symbol of magic and power.

There are 9 forms of the dragon;

It is described in terms of 9 attributes.

It has 9 children.

It has 9×13 scales:

* 9×9 being yang (masculine, or bad influence)

* 9×4 being yin (feminine, or good influence)

The dragon often symbolizes the Emperor.

@ 9 can be found in many ornaments in the Forbidden City.

@ The circular altar platform (Earthly Mount) of the Temple of Heaven has one circular marble plate in the center, surrounded by a ring of 9 plates, then by a ring of 18 plates, and so on, for a total of 9 rings, with the outermost having 81=9×9 plates.

@ The name of the area called Kowloon in Hong Kong literally means:

9 dragons.

@ The 9-rank system was a civil service nomination system used during certain Chinese dynasties.

So much about the number 9, let me reveal why 9th September is significant...

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