Eat a bowl of longevity noodles before going out, the old birthday celebrant stands in front of the decorated car and can't help but smile. The children kowtow to the old birthday celebrant.
City Evening News BaiShan report - At 7:15 on July 1st, a black sedan slowly pulled up in front of the XiYingMen wedding celebration shop in BaiShan city. Ten minutes later, a warm and festive decorated car appeared in front of everyone. Don't get it wrong; this wasn't a wedding car to pick up a bride. It was specially arranged by Niu JinChun from BaiShan city to celebrate his mother Ma LanFang's 80th birthday, with the aim of allowing his elderly mother to truly experience the happiness and joy of "getting married" on her birthday.
The 80-year-old grandma dressed fashionably
At around 8 o'clock, I followed this special decorated car to Niu JinChun's house. At that time, Niu's house was full of younger generations who had come to wish for longevity, about 30 people. Grandma Ma LanFang was sitting in the middle of the sofa in the living room, and on the coffee table were five kinds of fruits: bananas, apples, peaches, grapes, and strawberries. Although Grandma Ma LanFang was already 80 years old, she was very healthy. Her white hair was neatly combed, and she wore a string of pearl necklaces around her neck, dressing very fashionably.
Planning a unique birthday for mother
According to family members, Grandma Ma LanFang has seven children. The one who took the initiative to plan a different "80th birthday" for her mother was her son Niu JinChun, the fifth child. Faced with reporters, businessman Niu JinChun seemed quite reserved. When talking about his idea, Niu JinChun said shyly: "Mother's birthday is on the first day of the sixth lunar month, which coincides with the Party's birthday on July 1st this year. Half a month ago, I wanted to give my mother a different kind of birthday. Mother has lived through hard times to get to today, and as a son, I should repay her." Thus, he revealed his idea to a good friend of his, and after several days of planning and discussion, they finally decided to surprise his elderly mother with the form of a decorated car greeting her. "When father and mother got married, they didn't even ride in any car. This time, with the decorated car greeting, it also allows my elderly mother to truly experience the happiness and joy of 'getting married'."
Using the wedding reception routine to celebrate the birthday
At 8:30, after eating a bowl of longevity noodles and taking photos with relatives, Grandma Ma LanFang went downstairs. At this moment, deafening firecrackers sounded downstairs. Stepping on the red firecracker shells left behind by the firecrackers, the grandmother's face was always filled with a radiant smile. "Today doesn't matter if it's a wedding or a birthday celebration, as long as it makes my mother happy," said Niu JinChun.
The birthday celebrant rides in a decorated car to tour the park and take photos
According to the pre-arranged schedule, the first stop of the fleet should be Beishan Park in BaiShan city. "My arrangement is to take my elderly mother to Beishan Park for a round of fun, then to the Rainbow Bridge in Jiangbei for a turn, relatives take some group photos, and finally reach the hotel for a celebration ceremony," said Niu JinChun to the reporter.
After getting out of the car, Grandma Ma LanFang appeared very excited. Not only did she actively request to take photos in front of the decorated car, but she also happily took commemorative photos with her family on the grass and next to the carousel in the park. Grandma Ma LanFang told the reporter that she never expected her son to give her such a big surprise, riding in a decorated car and touring the park for photos. She felt that this birthday was very meaningful. "All seven children have grown up, six sons have married, and I even have a one-year-old great-grandson. Living in this four-generation household, I feel very satisfied."
The elder confidently walks down the "star avenue"
At 11:18, the 80th birthday banquet celebration for Grandma Ma LanFang officially began in the second-floor hall of BaiShan City Guest House. Accompanied by crisp music, the elder walked over an arch bridge, stepped onto the "star avenue," and appeared in front of everyone. She continuously waved her hands to the audience below, just like a movie king or queen walking down the red carpet, full of confidence. On the background cloth on the stage, there hung two old photos, one of Grandma Ma LanFang and her husband when they were young, and the other of her and her family. The background cloth also wrote the words "Mom, we love you." After the fifth son lit the birthday candles for his mother, the niece, nephew, grand-niece, and grand-nephew all went on stage to bow and pay respects to her. Then, the grandchildren together bowed to the elder.
At the scene, Grandma Ma LanFang's son Niu JinChun appeared extraordinarily moved. Choking back tears, he said: "Mom has walked for eighty years in life, managing the household for seven children, tidying up an not-so-affluent home meticulously. Speaking little, smiling often, asking for little, giving much, every step was walked so solidly, like humming a simple song. In those difficult days, mom would prepare a bowl of egg water early in the morning for dad. Dad drank the water, woke us who were still sound asleep, and sent the remaining dry bottom to my mouth..."
One of the hosts, Mr. Lu Chen, said: "I learned about this event five days in advance, and I thought it was very good. I also want to give my mom a birthday like this. I've been hosting for more than ten years, but I've never hosted a similar birthday banquet."
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