Local government organizes golden wedding ceremony for elderly couples

With the Double Ninth Festival approaching, local government held a golden wedding ceremony for 78 couples in Xingshan, Hubei province. Professional photographers were invited to shoot wedding photos for elderly couples free of charge. For the majority of the couples, it was the first wedding photo of their lives.

The Double Ninth Festival dates back 2,000 years, and refers to the 9th day of the 9th month of the Chinese lunar calendar. In modern times, it is seen as a day to celebrate longevity, which is why it is celebrated in honor of the elderly.