Roller skating is a way to stay fit, meet friends, and rebel against social norms for this group of retirees in Hangzhou
After donning his roller skates and protective pads, 76-year-old Shou Guohang begins to glide across the square next to Hangzhou’s West Lake, skillfully weaving between the passing tourists as a nearby speaker blares patriotic songs from the last century. For the past 12 years, Shou has been skating here with a group of retirees every day from 7 to 10 a.m.
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