Tourists join the festival to hold the long noodle, a tradition to wish for longevity. [Photo/Chinanews.com]

7,800-meters-long noodles made as traditional wish for longevity

Lianzhou, Guangdong province held a traditional festival to pay respect and tribute to the elderly and wish for longevity, Chinanews.com reported on Monday.

A chef kept stretching dough into a long string while tourists lined up and held the noodle.

The noodle went through a 7,800 meters long tunnel with the visitors' help.

Lianzhou was acknowledged as "longevity city" in 2012 since 8,500 people are over age 85.

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