Chongyang Festival celebrated across China

The Chongyang Festival, which falls on the ninth day of the ninth Chinese lunar month, is a day to pay respect to seniors in China.

Medical workers provide free health examination to the elderly during celebrations for the Chongyang Festival at Hexidai Village in Yuhang District of Hangzhou, capital of east China's Zhejiang Province, on Oct. 7, 2019. Over 300 70-year-old-above elderly residents participated in activities held to celebrate the Chongyang Festival on Monday in the village.

He Gentian (2nd R), 93, and He Xuezhu (1st R), 92, pose for a photo during celebrations for the Chongyang Festival at Dinghe Village in Yuhang District of Hangzhou, capital of east China's Zhejiang Province, on Oct. 7, 2019.

Children serve tea to express respect for the elderly during celebrations for the Chongyang Festival at Hexidai Village in Yuhang District of Hangzhou, capital of east China's Zhejiang Province, on Oct. 7, 2019. Over 300 70-year-old-above elderly residents participated in activities held to celebrate the Chongyang Festival on Monday in the village.

A volunteer cuts hair for an elderly during activities in celebration for the Chongyang Festival at Hexidai Village in Yuhang District of Hangzhou, capital of east China's Zhejiang Province, on Oct. 7, 2019.

Artists perform Chinese opera for the seniors at a nursing center for the elderly in Pinggu District of Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 7, 2019. Over 150 elderly people were invited to watch the performance in celebration of the Chongyang Festival at the nursing center. A total of 18 Chinese opera performances will be presented in Pinggu from Oct. 8 to 13.

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