Senior citizens watch a lion dance during an event marking the Chongyang Festival in Zaozhuang, east China's Shandong Province, Oct. 18, 2026. A series of celebration activities were held across the country to mark the Chongyang Festival, which falls on Oct. 18 this year. Also known as China's Seniors' Day, it honors the country's traditional virtues of filial piety and family love. (Photo by Sun Zhongzhe/Xinhua)

Senior citizens watch a lion dance during an event marking the Chongyang Festival in Zaozhuang, east China's Shandong Province, Oct. 18, 2026. A series of celebration activities were held across the country to mark the Chongyang Festival, which falls on Oct. 18 this year. Also known as China's Seniors' Day, it honors the country's traditional virtues of filial piety and family love. (Photo by Sun Zhongzhe/Xinhua)

People watch a parade marking the Chongyang Festival in Huzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 18, 2026. A series of celebration activities were held across the country to mark the Chongyang Festival, which falls on Oct. 18 this year. Also known as China's Seniors' Day, it honors the country's traditional virtues of filial piety and family love. (Photo by Xie Shangguo/Xinhua)

A volunteer plays music for senior citizens during an event marking the Chongyang Festival in Xuzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province, Oct. 18, 2026. A series of celebration activities were held across the country to mark the Chongyang Festival, which falls on Oct. 18 this year. Also known as China's Seniors' Day, it honors the country's traditional virtues of filial piety and family love. (Photo by Kuai Chuang/Xinhua)

Senior citizens dance during a performance marking the Chongyang Festival in Cangzhou, north China's Hebei Province, Oct. 18, 2026. A series of celebration activities were held across the country to mark the Chongyang Festival, which falls on Oct. 18 this year. Also known as China's Seniors' Day, it honors the country's traditional virtues of filial piety and family love. (Photo by Fu Xinchun/Xinhua)

Traditional opera enthusiasts perform for senior citizens in Shijiazhuang, north China's Hebei Province, Oct. 18, 2026. A series of celebration activities were held across the country to mark the Chongyang Festival, which falls on Oct. 18 this year. Also known as China's Seniors' Day, it honors the country's traditional virtues of filial piety and family love. (Photo by Chen Qibao/Xinhua)

This aerial drone photo taken on Oct. 18, 2026 shows people attending a hiking event marking the Chongyang Festival in southwest China's Chongqing. A series of celebration activities were held across the country to mark the Chongyang Festival, which falls on Oct. 18 this year. Also known as China's Seniors' Day, it honors the country's traditional virtues of filial piety and family love. (Photo by Qin Tingfu/Xinhua)

Senior citizens watch a lion dance during an event marking the Chongyang Festival in Luoyang, central China's Henan Province, Oct. 18, 2026. A series of celebration activities were held across the country to mark the Chongyang Festival, which falls on Oct. 18 this year. Also known as China's Seniors' Day, it honors the country's traditional virtues of filial piety and family love. (Photo by Li Weichao/Xinhua)

Senior citizens take part in a tug-of-war competition during an event marking the Chongyang Festival in Wuxi, east China's Jiangsu Province, Oct. 18, 2026. A series of celebration activities were held across the country to mark the Chongyang Festival, which falls on Oct. 18 this year. Also known as China's Seniors' Day, it honors the country's traditional virtues of filial piety and family love. (Photo by Huan Yueliang/Xinhua)

People watch a performance during an event marking the Chongyang Festival in east China's Shanghai, Oct. 18, 2026. A series of celebration activities were held across the country to mark the Chongyang Festival, which falls on Oct. 18 this year. Also known as China's Seniors' Day, it honors the country's traditional virtues of filial piety and family love. (Xinhua/Wang Xiang)

People buy cakes during an event marking the Chongyang Festival in east China's Shanghai, Oct. 18, 2026. A series of celebration activities were held across the country to mark the Chongyang Festival, which falls on Oct. 18 this year. Also known as China's Seniors' Day, it honors the country's traditional virtues of filial piety and family love. (Xinhua/Wang Xiang)

People taste local delicacies during an event marking the Chongyang Festival in Wenzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 18, 2026. A series of celebration activities were held across the country to mark the Chongyang Festival, which falls on Oct. 18 this year. Also known as China's Seniors' Day, it honors the country's traditional virtues of filial piety and family love. (Photo by Su Qiaojiang/Xinhua)