On January 30th, the "once a month" Dongcheng District "Hui Lao Daji" arrived as scheduled, and this Daji specially opened a special event for the New Year's Festival. Spring Festival couplets "Fu" word, old Beijing snacks, time-honored gift box...... The large collection with many categories and "fragrant" prices has attracted many nearby residents, especially the elderly, who are lively and lively to do New Year's goods and welcome the New Year happily.
At half past nine o'clock in the morning, the "Hui Lao Daji" was held in the Dongcheng District Pension Service Guidance Center. Walking into the gate of the center, the smell of the New Year is blowing in your face, and the check-in area full of dragon elements and New Year's atmosphere has attracted many residents to take photos and check in. The sugar gourd purchased from the large set has become a fashion item with a concave shape for many people.
On the first floor of the center, convenient services such as convenient haircuts, convenient sewing, legal consultation, and tourism consultation are popular among the elderly. 65-year-old Aunt Zhang is a frequent visitor to the big set, this time she is specially for the convenience of the people to get a haircut, Aunt Zhang said: "It's almost the New Year, the hair is long, come and get a haircut." Our seniors over 60 years old get a 20% discount on haircuts, which is affordable!"
On the second floor of the center, the traditional snacks of old Beijing, fried sausage, fried squeak, and Aiwowo, which are freshly made and sold, are very popular. "Try before you buy, don't pay if it's not delicious!" "The inheritor of the traditional snacks of old Beijing is confident that he "endorses" the food made by himself. On the other hand, the Chinese time-honored brand "Liubiju" attracted a group of "old fans" to purchase. Aunt Li bought 10 cans of pickles at one time, she said: "The pickles of 'Liubiju' are notoriously delicious, and they are an indispensable dish on the dinner table in old Beijing. It's almost the Chinese New Year, and I'm going to bring two cans each to my relatives and friends. ”
There are also a lot of delicacies on the fourth floor of the center, and the specialty braised goods and cooked food from the tables of the elderly in Dongcheng District have attracted residents to buy them as soon as they are on the table. In particular, the sauce pig's trotters from the table for the elderly in the Ginkgo House Elderly Care Service Center are almost one per person. Uncle Wang said: "The last time I came to visit Daji, I bought pig's trotters, which are soft and delicious, and very delicious." Today I'm 'buying' again. ”
Also favored by the elderly is the fresh fruits and vegetables on the large set, and the elderly over 60 years old can enjoy a 20% discount on purchases. Aunt Qin, 62, who bought two large bags full of vegetables, said: "After the discount, it is much lower than the market price." I'll buy more for the New Year. ”
In this big gathering, anti-fraud law popularization and health consultation were also opened for the elderly to help them keep their "money bags" and health. Handicrafts from the Dongsi Street Disabled Persons' Federation were also stationed in Daji for charity sales, which were supported by the majority of residents.
The third floor of the center can be described as full of New Year's flavor, and a number of calligraphers and calligraphy and painting enthusiasts splashed ink on the spot, writing down Spring Festival couplets full of blessings and the word "Fu" and sending them to the residents at the scene. "It's the New Year!" in a lively atmosphere, everyone welcomed the arrival of the Lunar New Year together.
It is reported that the "Hui Lao Daji" is jointly organized by the District Civil Affairs Bureau, Beixinqiao Street, District Pension Service Guidance Center, and District Pension Industry Association, through the integration of high-quality resources for the elderly in the district, to promote the development of the region's aging cause and industry, so that the elderly can enjoy the benefits and celebrate the festival in a happy and lively atmosphere.
Text: Wang Huiwen
Photo: Wang Huiwen Liang Shuang