China News Service, Yangzhou, October 24 (Reporter Cui Jiaming) "The ancient city of Fushou welcomes Chongyang, and the warm love of Dongguan sends auspiciousness." On the 24th, when the Chongyang Festival is approaching on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month, the streets of Dongguan, Yangzhou put on "Thousand Years." Banquet", 12 centenarians were invited to visit the ancient street to welcome Chongyang.
12 centenarians visit the ancient street to welcome the Chongyang Festival photo by Meng Delong
Twelve centenarians visited the ancient street to welcome Chongyang.
Photo by Meng Delong
"Holding a'thousand years banquet' on the eve of Double Ninth Festival is not only to promote the traditional virtues of filial piety and respect for the elderly, but also to send the best blessings to 12 centenarians." The relevant person in charge of Dongguan Street, Guangling District, Yangzhou told reporters that in recent years, the Through various methods such as "thousand years banquet", the street aims to further promote the traditional virtues of filial piety and respect of the Chinese nation and create a strong atmosphere of respect and love for the elderly.
Group birthdays to centenarians.
Photo by Shi Huajian
On that day, 12 centenarians dressed in Tang suits and ribbons, accompanied by their families, took a tricycle to stroll around the ancient street of Dongguan.
Among the 12 centenarians, the oldest is 109 years old, Zhang Lihua.
"The reason why the mother-in-law can live long is closely related to her mentality. The elderly have a very regular life. Eggs and milk are daily necessities. In addition, the children and grandchildren are very filial, and the elderly are very happy every day." Zhang Lihua's daughter-in-law He also told reporters that the old man has always treated life optimistically, not happy with things, not sad, and always facing life with a positive attitude. This is the key to her health and longevity.
Folk artists perform folklore shows for centenarians.
Photo by Meng Delong
After visiting the ancient street of Dongguan, a birthday celebration was held in Haoren Square. The relevant local person in charge gave the old people "longevity red envelopes" and so on. The birthday celebration was full of joy and laughter.
Folk artists perform folklore shows for centenarians.
Photo by Meng Delong
Today, 60 community grids in Dongguan Street are linked together to hold a "Thousand Years Feast". Everyone gathers together to welcome this traditional festival of respecting the elderly and to celebrate the centenary birthday.
It is understood that there are currently 21 centenarians in Dongguan Street.
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