5 generations meet for 117th birthday party

Zhu Zhengshi will celebrate her 117th birthday on Thursday in her hometown of Chengdu, Sichuan province.

More than 100 of her descendants, spanning five generations, will attend a traditional banquet. Each table will hold nine dishes, signifying longevity.

It is easy for people to meet septuagenarians and octogenarians. But it is rare to come across a centenarian. And many descendants will come to the party, Zhu said.