Older performers in Yichang city of Central China's Hubei province celebrate the Double Ninth Festival, a traditional Chinese festival advocating filial piety and respect for elders, on Oct 9. The holiday will fall on Oct 13 this year. [Zhou Jianping/Asianewsphoto]

Older performers in Yichang city of Central China's Hubei province celebrate the Double Ninth Festival, a traditional Chinese festival advocating filial piety and respect for elders, on Oct 9. The holiday will fall on Oct 13 this year. [Zhou Jianping/Asianewsphoto]