The origins of the festival date back as early as the
Warring States period. According to legend, the traditions of hiking and drinking chrysanthemum wine on this day began with the
Han dynasty man and his disciple . An alternative origin story involves intrigue in the imperial court of
Emperor Gaozu of Han. As part of
Empress Lü's jealous plot against
Consort Qi, the latter's maid was forced out of the imperial palace. Other activities include flying kites, making flower cakes, and welcoming married daughters back home for visiting. and to that end,
Taiwan has rededicated the holiday as Senior Citizens' Day. Stores sell rice cakes ( "gāo", a homophone for
height ) with mini colorful flags to represent
zhuyu. Most people drink chrysanthemum tea, while a few traditionalists drink homemade chrysanthemum wine. Children learn poems about chrysanthemums and many localities host chrysanthemum exhibits. Mountain climbing races are also popular; winners get to wear a wreath made of
zhuyu. ==Outside China==