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Changchun celebrates Confucius' birthday

Updated: Sep 30, 2017 chinadaily.com.cn Print
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"Confucius", also known as Kong Fuzi, or "Master Kong", one of China's most celebrated philosophers who lived during the Spring and Autumn Period (770-476 BC), was memorialized at a Confucius Ceremony on his 2,568th birthday.

Filled with traditional rites and themed "Confucianism continues to be worshiped", the celebration was held at the Confucius Temple in Changchun, capital city of Jilin province on Sept 28.

An ancient form of dance"Baqiao"performed at the ceremony. [Photo/Xinhua]

 

"Shi rite", a traditional new semester opening ceremony in the ancient times, is currently taking place at Changchun Confucius Temple. [Photo/Xinhua]

 

Dressing in Han clothing, children perform at the ceremony.[Photo/Xinhua]

 

People give performance besides a portrait of Confucius . [Photo/Xinhua]

 

 

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