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Special ceremony to be held to celebrate wedding anniversaries of elders

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Chinanews, Beijing, October 9 – 2007 Gold & Silver Marriage Ceremony will be started in Beijing on October 19, while Hainan and Taiwan will also celebrate the event at the same time.

All the Chinese couples who have married for 50 years or 25 years can apply for participation¹ in the ceremony online.

Currently there are 147 million Chinese aged² over 60, taking up 11% of the total population. By 2020, the figure will reach 248 million. Rapid aging process will surely affect both China’s economic and social development.

October 19 is the Double Ninth Festival in China (the 9th day of the 9th lunar month), a special day for Chinese to show their respect for people of advanced age. Chinese take seniors in the family as a treasure, for they believe seniors having seen much of the world are experienced and knowledgeable³.

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1 participation
n.参与，参加，分享
参考例句：
Some of the magic tricks called for audience participation.有些魔术要求有观众的参与。 The scheme aims to encourage increased participation in sporting activities.这个方案旨在鼓励大众更多地参与体育活动。

2 aged
adj.年老的，陈年的
参考例句：
He had put on weight and aged a little.他胖了，也老点了。 He is aged,but his memory is still good.他已年老，然而记忆力还好。

3 knowledgeable
adj.知识渊博的；有见识的
参考例句：
He's quite knowledgeable about the theatre.他对戏剧很有心得。 He made some knowledgeable remarks at the meeting.他在会上的发言颇有见地。

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