Chongyang Festival celebrated across China

Volunteers distribute cakes as presents 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. 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. (Xinhua/Xu Yu)