A culture festival kicked off on Thursday in Beijing’s Changping district. The Ming Dynasty Culture Festival, a public festival that recreates cultural scenes from the ancient Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), started with a grand royal ceremony in the morning. Ming culture enthusiasts were dressed up in traditional costumes and armor to recreate scenes of a majestic royal ceremony. The festival lasts for three days at the Ming Tombs area in Changping, with Ming Dynasty rituals being showcased to the public. (Photo: Li Hao/GT)