Free services abound for elderly during Chongyang Festival

Seniors listen as they are offered a free consultation in Shanghai on October 17, 2018, for the Chongyang Festival. The festival, which falls on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month, is a day when respects are paid to senior citizens.

People line up as free services are provided in Shanghai on October 17, 2018, for the Chongyang Festival. 

A woman has her rice cooker fixed by a technician in Shanghai on October 17, 2018, for the Chongyang Festival.

A man has his eyes examined in Shanghai on October 17, 2018, for the Chongyang Festival.

Senior residents are taught how to identify fake bank notes in Shanghai on October 17, 2018, for the Chongyang Festival.

Senior residents enjoy hair cuts in Shanghai on October 17, 2018, for the Chongyang Festival.