The ninth day of the ninth month of the lunar calendar is the traditional Double Ninth Festival, also known as "Senior Citizens' Day." So when is Senior Citizens’ Day in 2021? What is the meaning? Let’s take a look at the following content!When is Senior Citizens’ Day in 2021?Thursday, October 14, 2021 (9th day of the 9th month of the Xinchou Year (Year of the Ox), 248 days until the Double Ninth Festival in the 2021 lunar calendar)The Chinese Senior Citizens' Day falls on the ninth day of the ninth month of the lunar calendar. It is China's traditional festival "Double Ninth Festival" and also a traditional festival for respecting the elderly in my country. The "Law on the Protection of the Rights and Interests of the Elderly" (hereinafter referred to as the "Elderly Law") which came into effect on July 1, 2013 stipulates that "the ninth day of the ninth month of the lunar calendar each year is Senior Citizens' Day." The Double Ninth Festival in 2013 (October 13) will be the first statutory Senior Citizens' Day in China! By 2013, China has entered an aging society and is moving towards a highly aged society. The accelerated aging population, coupled with social mobility, has led to an increase in empty-nest families, and the issue of elderly care has become more and more of a social problem. In this context, governments at all levels are making their greatest efforts to prepare for the arrival of an aging society, from developing pension insurance to various preferential measures for the elderly. The inclusion of Senior Citizens' Day into the law is a government subsidy for pension projects to solve the problem of aging, and it is also a promotion and encouragement for the society to develop various pension services. International Festivals:International Day of Older Persons 1991According to Resolution 106 unanimously adopted by the 45th United Nations General Assembly, October 1 of each year is International Day of Older Persons. International Day of Senior Citizens has now become an official senior citizen's day recognized internationally. 2018 is the 21st International Day of Older Persons. Grandparents' Day in the United States In 1978, the then US President Carter signed a bill to designate the first Sunday after Labor Day in September each year as Grandparents' Day in the United States. Respect for the elderly activities are held all over the United States on this day, and it has actually become a holiday to respect the elderly in the United States. Canada Filial Piety Day Canada's Older Adults Day is called the Day of Laughter and is celebrated on June 21st of each year. On this day, bookstores set up special counters for the elderly to choose from various humorous books and magazines; comedy stars held charity performances in nursing homes; young people accompanied the elderly on tours; and the TV station launched a special program to make the elderly laugh. In the evening, children put aside their personal affairs and gather with their parents to share the joy of family. Respect for the Aged Day in Japan September 15th of every year is Japan's traditional Respect for the Aged Day. On this day, various celebrations are held for the elderly all over the country. The elderly dress in festive attire, accept congratulations from their children, grandchildren, relatives and friends, and participate in various festive activities. Respect for the Aged Day in Korea Since 1973, South Korea has changed Mother's Day, which was originally celebrated on May 8th each year, into Respect for the Aged Day, and issues lifetime preferential certificates to 70-year-olds who are able to walk around. During the Respect for the Aged Day, various activities to respect and love the elderly are held. Senior Citizens' Day and Senior Citizens' Week in Chile The Chilean government has designated October 15th of each year as National Senior Citizens' Day, and the week of the 15th as Senior Citizens' Week, during which various activities to respect the elderly are held. Senior Citizens' Day in Greece Every year during the golden autumn season, the Greek island of Crete chooses an auspicious day to hold the Senior Citizens’ Day. In addition to cultural and artistic programs, the festival also includes a senior citizen race, and the elderly participating in the race are those who are over 70 years old. |
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