Today marks a special day to many Asians (and many non-Asians as well). Like last year’s 08-08-08, today’s convergence of three nines, is considered lucky to many Chinese, and a record number of Chinese couples have planned their wedding for today. The number nine represents long lasting (usually in reference to a long life) in Chinese culture, and the emperor of China used 9 dragons as part of the Imperial robes, and Forbidden Palace designs.
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