In order to carry forward the traditional virtues of respecting and loving the elderly and enrich the spiritual and cultural life of elderly residents, on October 10, Xichangkou Community, Huanghelou Street, Wuchang District, organized the theme activity of "Loving the Elderly and Respecting the Elderly" in the Yanyangtian Art Banquet Center, and invited more than 60 elderly residents in the jurisdiction to spend the festival and enjoy the warmth of the festival.
The staff introduced the historical and cultural connotations and traditional customs of the Chung Yeung Festival to the elderly. Photo courtesy of the correspondent
At the beginning of the event, the staff introduced the historical origin, cultural connotation and traditional customs of the Chung Yeung Festival to the elderly, and deepened everyone's understanding of the traditional festival and their interest in traditional culture through a lively and interesting knowledge quiz session.
The old man talked about his neighborhood at the tea party. Photo courtesy of the correspondent
The event also specially prepared chrysanthemum health tea containing good wishes for health and longevity. During the tea party, the old people enjoyed melon and fruit refreshments, tasted the fragrance of tea, and talked about the neighborhood. Many elderly people also shared their past memories and stories about the Chung Yeung Festival, and the atmosphere was warm and harmonious.
Embossed table lamp production link. Photo courtesy of the correspondent
During the event, the staff also led the residents to experience the making of embossed table lamps, which was a creative handicraft activity that made the elderly happy, and the exquisite handmade works also became a witness to everyone's good memories. After the production was completed, the residents took a group photo with the table lamps they made themselves, sharing the joy and happiness of the festival.
Residents happily displayed their handicrafts. Photo courtesy of the correspondent
The relevant person in charge of the community said that this event not only made the elderly in the jurisdiction feel the warm care of the festival, but also promoted the communication and contact between neighbors, showing a friendly and harmonious community style. In the next step, Xichangkou Community will continue to actively carry out the theme activity of "Wuhan is proud of me, Wuchang is beautiful because of me", comprehensively improve the quality of services for the people, and create a civilized, harmonious, livable and happy community.