Henan Daily client reporter Li Fenghu Liu Mengke Correspondent Jiang Huashan/Wentu
Dangui fragrance, golden autumn to send cool, years of heavy yang, now and heavy yang. In order to vigorously carry forward the traditional virtues of the Chinese nation of respecting the elderly and creating a good social atmosphere of helping and loving the elderly, on October 14, 100 elderly people over the age of 70 in Zhao Lou Village, Jiegou Town, Yucheng County, gathered together with volunteers to carry out the "Jiujiu Chongyang Festival, Strong Respect for the Elderly" dumpling sending activities.
Early in the morning, in a rural restaurant in the village, more than a dozen volunteers and villagers were busy making dumplings for the elderly and preparing delicious meals. Outside the store, on the makeshift stage, wonderful cultural performances were performed one after another, and the old people's faces showed happy smiles. At the scene, there are also volunteers who provide free medical treatment and haircuts for the elderly.
"The New Year has never been so lively." Ren Xiurong, a 103-year-old man, said.
Zhao Xinchun, secretary of the party branch of Zhao Lou Village, told reporters: "This year is the fourth time to hold a Chongyang dumpling banquet, the elderly are very happy, the atmosphere of respecting the elderly is strong, the cohesion of the villagers is stronger, the young people working in the field can not go home, I heard that the dumpling banquet held in the village is very supportive, donations or phone calls, Send WeChat congratulations." ”
At noon, volunteers invited the elderly into the restaurant, sent a red scarf to each elderly to wish the elderly health and longevity, and served dumplings and meals for the elderly, passing on the warmth and love for the elderly to the hearts of every elderly. More than 100 elderly people ate fragrant dumplings, chatted with the villagers of their neighbors, and felt a happy and good life.
It is reported that in order to carry forward the traditional virtues of the Chinese nation of respecting the elderly, loving the elderly, and helping the elderly, enriching the cultural and entertainment life of the elderly, and making the "old people have support, the old have fun, and the old have something to do" in practice, Zhao Lou Village will hold corresponding activities in every festival such as the Spring Festival, the Dragon Boat Festival, and the Mid-Autumn Festival, and send a little bit of care to the hearts of the elderly.
Editor: Liu Mengke