the chrysanthemum festival, is a festival held in the town of xiaolan in november. zhongshan is sometimes called "chrysanthemum city" because of its chrysanthemum culture. during the ming dynasty, people planted chrysanthemums and gathered together to appreciate them. while doing that, they also wrote poems, drew pictures and drank liquor. later, these gatherings grew into chrysanthemum festivals, which were held every 10 years. in qing dynasty, people started holding the grand chrysanthemum festival, which is held every 60 years. now, chrysanthemum festivals are held every year, and draw visitors from around the world.