一片孝心用另外一种语言表达：最美的孝心是陪伴

一片孝心用另外一种语言表达：最美的孝心是陪伴Apart from enjoying the festival's customary mountain climb chrysanthemum liquor and Zhuyu plant attire with the elderly there are other festivals around the world that celebrate seniors in many different ways. International Senior's Day has been celebrated on October 1 each year since 1991.China's population is aging rapidly. The number of people aged 60 or above reached 241 million in China by

Today is China's traditional Chongyang Festival or Double Ninth Festival which has been known as Seniors' Day since 1989.

With the festival seen as an opportunity to care for and appreciate the elderly we posed a question to our Weibo followers: If you're spending time with your parents today what are you most looking forward to? Let’s take a look at their thoughtful responses.

"Don't forget to give them a call " @Xduduwei said.

Not everyone is lucky enough to have their parents or grandparents close by. Apparently most young people now are working in different cities which are often far away from their hometowns meaning they can only go home during a weeklong holiday. For the Chongyang Festival however a phone call to catch up with each other sharing life's trials and tribulations will be the choice for many.

Other answers mentioned meaningful gifts climbing mountains and celebrating wedding anniversaries. And one Weibo user @ConstanceKKK concluded "It doesn't take a lot to make your parents feel loved."

A simple moment with your parents or grandparents may become a priceless memory. This shouldn't be restricted to just the Chongyang Festival but become part of your daily routine to express your feelings. Most importantly make sure you are there when they need you.

截至2017年底，我国60岁及以上的老年人口达2.41亿人，占总人口的17.3%，人口老龄化现象成为全社会关注的热点问题。世界多国也设有“老人节”、“敬老节”等，你知道国际上的老人节是哪一天吗？

China's population is aging rapidly. The number of people aged 60 or above reached 241 million in China by the end of 2017 accounting for 17.3 percent of the total population. About a quarter of Beijing's registered residents were over 60 years old at the end of 2017 according to a white paper published by the capital's office for senior citizens on Monday.

Apart from enjoying the festival's customary mountain climb chrysanthemum liquor and Zhuyu plant attire with the elderly there are other festivals around the world that celebrate seniors in many different ways. International Senior's Day has been celebrated on October 1 each year since 1991.

美国的“敬老节”也叫"National Grandparents Day"，自1978年起，它就是对祖父母表达爱与感谢的日子。既有专门的祖父母之花——勿忘我，还有一首祖父母之歌。

Can you guess the official flower for National Grandparents Day in the US? Forget-me-nots (or formally the Myosotis arvensis) are given in appreciation to grandparents on this day.

There's even an official anthem composed by songwriter Johnny Prill – "A Song for Grandma and Grandpa."

意大利2005年立法确定每年的10月2日为祖父母节，以感谢祖父母在家庭和社会中发挥的重要作用。

According to Italy Magazine October 2 is "Guardian Angels Day" in the Roman Catholic Church.

Museums in Rome are said to offer free admission to elderly people over the age of 60 who are accompanied by a grandchild. Other theatrical events and literary competitions are also held across the country with a message of gratitude for grandparents as they play a dedicated role in families and societies.

当然，祖父母节也不单单是老人们的节日，家庭成员互相之间都可以借此机会表达爱意。

One of the purposes for New Zealand Grandparents Day is to give grandparents an opportunity to show love for their grandchildren which strengthens the aim of the day in terms of a closer family bond between each member.

(Screenshot via @GrandparentsDayNZ on Facebok)

波兰则分别有祖母节和祖父节。每年的1月21日、22日，幼儿园和小学的小朋友们会把祝福送给祖母祖父，父母们也通常会在这两天把小孩交给祖父母来照顾。

What's more Grandmother's Day was first celebrated in Poland in 1965. And Grandfather's Day is celebrated a day later on January 22.

(Screenshot via Google)