Longevity Celebration and Congratulations by the Descendants

Longevity celebration refers to important birthdays of old people. Common people began to celebrate this at the nominal age of 60 or 61. Birthday congratulation ceremonies for the Hakka elders in Longgang are arranged by their descendants. The hall is decorated with red-candled lanterns and streamers. A red silk sheet with a Chinese character of "Shou" (longevity) embroidered at the center is hung at the middle of the hall. The birthday gifts sent by relatives and friends are displayed. Upon ceremony starting, "Shou Xing" (the older person whose birthday is being celebrated) sits at the center of the hall, accepting congratulations of their descendants, relatives and friends. A banquet will be held after the ceremony. Having noodles is a must.

Ancient Chinese birthday celebrations