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Photos: Older men strike a pose in modeling classes

At the beginning of the new semester, Harbin University for seniors in Heilongjiang province welcomed its new students. A new course in male fashion modeling attracted a lot of attention. Every Monday morning, 34 students - most over 60 - enter the classroom wearing white shirts, black trousers and black leather shoes. "Some of my neighbors couldn't understand why such an old man would choose to learn modeling. In their minds, models should be women in qipao," said Feng Yishun, 78, the oldest student in the classroom. "I don't care. This brings me both physical fitness and a good mood. That is my goal."