According to the latest statistics, there have been 72 centenarians in Yinchuan, Ningxia Hui autonomous region as of Oct 28.
Five of them shared their stories before the Double Ninth Festival, also known as Chongyang Festival, falls on the ninth day of the ninth month on the traditional Chinese calendar and is a traditional occasion in China to honor and show respect for the elderly.
Du Yifang, who enjoys reading every night, recently celebrated her 100th birthday with her daughters on Oct 23. The director of Xingqing district's civil affairs bureau offered her a holiday allowance as a birthday gift.
Du Yifang and her daughters. [Photo/Ningxia Daily]
An Chongyuan, who is 102 years old, has persisted massage exercises three times per day for over 20 years, which contributes to his longevity.
Li Xixiang, a 105-year-old man, loving to read newspapers and watch TV to learn about the national affairs, has kept frugal since he joined the Red Army.
Li Xixiang is a loyal reader of Ningxia Daily. [Photo/Ningxia Daily]
Ma Feng, a 100-year-old woman freeing from the past hard time, is now satisfied about her life in a farmyard where she can enjoy the blue sky, solid land and fresh apples from her own garden.
Wang Cuiying, part of the so-called "post-00s generation", referring to healthy, optimistic and lovely centenarians, celebrates her 100 years with delicious food and popular dramas, staying vibrant and happy.
Yinchuan has implemented multiple beneficial and caring measures to meet the new demands and expectations of the elderly in recent years, focusing on the urgent and difficult issues, such as social security, aging services, medical health, social engagement and guarantee of rights and interests.