Guangchangwu: In Beijing, Elderly People Still Dance from Morning to Night

In Beijing parks, elderly people, mainly women wearing pink T-shirts and white skirts, dance, play cards, or bike from early morning. These scenes demonstrate a different way of experiencing aging and city life in China, where seniors actively participate in community activities. Observed on an autumn morning, these gatherings, known as 'guangchangwu,' show that such activities are an integral part of daily life, despite language barriers for a visiting Ivorian journalist. These morning routines highlight the vitality and social integration of the elderly in the Chinese capital.