Gen Z Turns Chinese Grannies Into Main Characters on Social Media

Move over, main character energy1 Gen Z has a new hero: Chinese grannies! 4AB

Take Granny Meiying, 90 years young and stunning TikTok with her dumpling tutorials and gardening vibes. With over 1M followers, shes proof that age is just a number when youre living life to the fullest.

These elders are riding Chinas active aging wave: using social media to stay connected, share traditional skills, and give back to their communities. For young folks juggling deadlines in Mumbai or Manila, their cook-alongs and green-thumb tips arent just cutetheyre a masterclass in patience, resilience, and the simple joys of life.

From rustic kitchen hacks to zen garden routines, this trend flips the script on who gets to claim that main character role. In Gen Z lingo? Let em cook. 525

Feeling inspired? Maybe its time to fire up your camera, learn that family recipe, or teach your parents a TikTok filter. Your followersno matter their agewill thank you!

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Gen Z turns Chinese grannies into the main character

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