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Commemorating ancestors to carry on filial duties in NE China


2015-10-23

The city of Changchun, Jilin province held a commemoration ceremony for ancestors on the traditional Chongyang (Double 9) Festival which falls on the 9th day of the 9th lunar month and comes on Oct 21 this year, Chinanews.com reports. The organizers say they hope they can draw the public’s attention to filial duties through the commemoration activities.

Commemorating ancestors to carry on filial duties in NE China

People take part in the commemoration ceremony for ancestors on Chongyang Festival in Changchun, Jilin, on Oct 21. [Photo/Chinanews.com]

Commemorating ancestors to carry on filial duties in NE China

People take part in the commemoration ceremony for ancestors on Chongyang Festival in Changchun, Jilin, on Oct 21. [Photo/Chinanews.com]

Commemorating ancestors to carry on filial duties in NE China

People put chrysanthemums at an altar for ancestors. [Photo/Chinanews.com]

Commemorating ancestors to carry on filial duties in NE China

People hold posters with the character "shou" (longevity) as a prayer for the elderly at the commemoration. [Photo/Chinanews.com]

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