Golden love: Wuhan seniors marry after age 80

By Jiang Wei and Zhou Lihua | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2019-04-02 15:30
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Grandfather Han and grandmother Wu pose for wedding photos at the Social Welfare Institute of Wuhan in Jianghan district on March 28, 2019. [Photo by Xiao Xi/provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

The institute arranged for them a suite, which has turned into a cozy home with their careful arrangement. Han's books, newspapers and magnifying glasses and Wu's handwork sit on the desk, while Han's favorite calligraphy works hang on the wall.

Wu learns singing during the day and Han reads newspapers. When he plays Chinese chess, she sits and watches him. Sometimes they do handwork together, watch the TV news and order takeout food.

Han said he did astronomy research when he was young and Wu did oil exploration, both areas requiring field work, so they have a lot of common topics to talk about every day.

On Thursday afternoon, they shot their wedding photos at the garden of the Social Welfare Institute. Han said, "I'm so happy."

"Seniors need more companionship, both physical and emotional," said Zhou Chunfang, head of the Social Welfare Institute of Wuhan’s Jianghan district. "Society should support them to find love later in life."

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