Xinmin Evening News (Reporter Li Yineng) Yesterday afternoon, a special "dance" kicked off at Zhongfang Jinyi Plaza in Pudong. Nearly a hundred professional ballroom dance dancers and enthusiasts from various districts in Shanghai used dance to celebrate an old man's 90th birthday. His name is Li Gengsheng, and everyone calls him "Grandpa National Standard". He is currently one of the oldest national standard dancers in the country. His 40-year dance career has enabled him to gain health and longevity, and he has become a legend in the ballroom dance world.
Caption: Dancers celebrated the 90th birthday of "Grandpa National Standard". Photo by Li Yineng
Light and agile, spinning and jumping, the wind is blowing under his feet. When Li Gengsheng and his daughter danced on the dance floor, people couldn't believe their eyes. This An old man with nimble legs and feet, elegant posture and a straight posture is actually 90 years old. Most of his peers already need wheelchairs or are even bedridden, but Li Gengsheng still maintains at least two hours of dance training every day. His ballroom dancing skills are no less than those of professional players.
Those who came to attend the birthday party were friends that Lao Li had known through dancing for many years. Most of them were elderly people, many of whom were over seventy years old. But time seems to be particularly "tolerant" to them, and most of them remain in very good condition regardless of appearance or body. Especially their mental outlook is amazing. It is not an exaggeration to say that they are 20 years younger.
"It is said that life lies in movement, and dance allows us to maintain a young mentality and physical condition." Lao Li said that as a former Air Force physical fitness coach, he chose ballroom dance among many sports. He has practiced it for 30 years, relying on With love, persistence and self-discipline, maintaining the system, persisting in training, honing skills and breaking through himself, Lao Li has become an "ageless legend" on the dance floor and has also become a benchmark and role model in the hearts of many dance lovers.
Caption: Dancers celebrated the 90th birthday of "Grandpa National Standard" Photo by Li Yineng
When the birthday cake was pushed onto the dance floor, the audience sang happy birthday and the dancers surrounded Li Gengsheng and applauded in celebration. They not only celebrated Lao Li's birthday, but also paid tribute to his spirit of disobedience. No matter how old you are, you can maintain a heart that pursues beauty and loves life. Especially in Shanghai, a colorful city, more and more energetic elderly people like Lao Li are enjoying their old age in their favorite way and writing unique and beautiful chapters of life.
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