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Ancestor worshiping ceremony takes place in Shanxi

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Updated: 2016-08-18

At the ceremony, Jiao Chenbai, the vice-general manager, delivered a speech, in which he wished that the ancestors take care of people's well-being.

There were also performances as actors danced, sang and played drums, presenting a colorful performance to all who attended. In the end, the ceremony drew to a close by giving people a special offering, a kind of cake cooked on heated stones.

Ancestor worshiping ceremony takes place in Shanxi

People walking in procession hold food dedicated to ancestors during the ceremony held in Hong Tong Large Locust Tree scenic spot on China's Zhongyuan Festival, or Hungry Ghost Festival. [Photo/Xinhua]

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