Every Tuesday in Shanghai, seniors gather at IKEA’s café to chat over tangerines and tea, using WeChat to coordinate. They come not to shop—but to connect, share stories, make new friends, and sometimes even discover romance in this warm and welcoming space.
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IKEA-Shanghai wird zu lebendigem Treffpunkt für ältere Menschen

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Jeden Dienstag treffen sich Senioren in der IKEA-Kantine von Shanghai. Mit Tee, Mandarinen und Snacks im Gepäck verabreden sie sich per WeChat. Hier geht es nicht ums Einkaufen, sondern um Begegnung, Austausch, Freundschaft – und manchmal mehr.

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