Photos of Churches in China Mark Double Ninth Festival, Honoring Elderly

A group of Christians presented a dance during the service commemorating the Double Ninth Festival at Changxindian Meeting Point in Fengtai District, Beijing, on October 26, 2025.
1/15A group of Christians presented a dance during the service commemorating the Double Ninth Festival at Changxindian Meeting Point in Fengtai District, Beijing, on October 26, 2025.(Photo: Fengtai District's TSPM)
A Christian choir sang hymns of praise honoring the elderly at Yanjing Theological Seminary at the end of October 2025.
2/15A Christian choir sang hymns of praise honoring the elderly at Yanjing Theological Seminary at the end of October 2025.(Photo: Yanjing Theological Seminary)
Xiwumalu Church hosted its 2025 Worship and Praise Service in honor of the elderly in Changchun City, Jilin Province, on October 19, 2025.
3/15Xiwumalu Church hosted its 2025 Worship and Praise Service in honor of the elderly in Changchun City, Jilin Province, on October 19, 2025.(Photo: Xiwumalu Church in Changchun )
Church staff members handed out gifts to the present elderly at Dahekan Church in Nanzheng District, Hanzhong City, Shaanxi Province, on the Double Ninth Festival, October 29, 2025.
4/15Church staff members handed out gifts to the present elderly at Dahekan Church in Nanzheng District, Hanzhong City, Shaanxi Province, on the Double Ninth Festival, October 29, 2025.(Photo: Shaanxi CC&TSPM)
A church staff member of the Qiaonan Church visited retired elderly co-workers in Ji County, Linfen City, Shanxi Province, on October 28, 2025.
5/15A church staff member of the Qiaonan Church visited retired elderly co-workers in Ji County, Linfen City, Shanxi Province, on October 28, 2025.(Photo: Wei Chen/Gospel Times)
The Christian Church in Cheng District, Jincheng City, Shanxi Province, held a Thanksgiving worship service to mark the Double Ninth Festival on October 26, 2025.
6/15The Christian Church in Cheng District, Jincheng City, Shanxi Province, held a Thanksgiving worship service to mark the Double Ninth Festival on October 26, 2025. (Photo: Jincheng Municipal CC&TSPM)
The reception team of the Huxi Church in Shanghai presented each senior attendee with a gift during a special worship service for elderly believers on October 26, 2025.
7/15The reception team of the Huxi Church in Shanghai presented each senior attendee with a gift during a special worship service for elderly believers on October 26, 2025.(Photo: Huxi Church in Shanghai)
A love feast was held for the elderly Christians at Chengguan Church in Zhuji City, Zhejiang Province, at the end of October 2025.
8/15A love feast was held for the elderly Christians at Chengguan Church in Zhuji City, Zhejiang Province, at the end of October 2025.(Photo: Chengguan Church in Zhuji)
Daishan Church held a Double Ninth Festival celebration, offering free haircuts for the elderly in Yuhuatai District, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, on October 26, 2025.
9/15Daishan Church held a Double Ninth Festival celebration, offering free haircuts for the elderly in Yuhuatai District, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, on October 26, 2025.(Photo: CCC&TSPM)
Yancheng Church held a thanksgiving worship and respect-for-the-elderly event in Yancheng City, Jiangsu Province, on October 29, 2025.
10/15Yancheng Church held a thanksgiving worship and respect-for-the-elderly event in Yancheng City, Jiangsu Province, on October 29, 2025.(Photo: Yancheng Church in Yancheng City)
The Christian Church in the High-Tech Zone of Xinyu, Jiangxi Province, held a Double Ninth Festival event to honor the elderly on October 30, 2025.
11/15The Christian Church in the High-Tech Zone of Xinyu, Jiangxi Province, held a Double Ninth Festival event to honor the elderly on October 30, 2025. (Photo: Xinyu High-Tech Zone's TSPM)
A choir presented hymns of praise during the worship service commemorating the Double Ninth Festival at Chengguan Church in Putian City, Fujian Province, on October 19, 2025.
12/15A choir presented hymns of praise during the worship service commemorating the Double Ninth Festival at Chengguan Church in Putian City, Fujian Province, on October 19, 2025.(Photo: Chengguan Church in Putian)
Huanglian Church organized a love feast with the elderly Christians, marking the Double Ninth Festival in Shunde, Foshan City, Guangdong Province, at the end of October, 2025.
13/15Huanglian Church organized a love feast with the elderly Christians, marking the Double Ninth Festival in Shunde, Foshan City, Guangdong Province, at the end of October, 2025.(Photo: Shunde District's CC&TSPM)
Changle Church held a Double Ninth Festival event to honor the elderly in Beihai City, Guangxi Province, on October 28, 2025.
14/15Changle Church held a Double Ninth Festival event to honor the elderly in Beihai City, Guangxi Province, on October 28, 2025. (Photo: Wu Zhongyi/Gospel Times)
An elderly choir performed during the worship service marking the Double Ninth Festival at Trinity International Church in Kunming, Yunnan, on October 29, 2025.
15/15An elderly choir performed during the worship service marking the Double Ninth Festival at Trinity International Church in Kunming, Yunnan, on October 29, 2025.(Photo: Trinity International Church in Kunming)
By CCD Editorial StaffNovember 6th, 2025

Churches across China held a variety of activities and themed worship services to celebrate the Double Ninth Festival, which fell on October 29 this year. Also known as the Chongyang Festival or Senior Citizens' Day, it is a traditional Chinese holiday observed on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month to honor and care for the elderly. To express gratitude and love, many churches organized events such as free medical checkups, haircuts, home visits, monetary aid, foot-washing services, performances, love feasts, and the giving of gifts, demonstrating Christian compassion and filial respect in harmony with Chinese cultural traditions.

 

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