Qianlong ceremony of worship marks Chinese New Year
By Li Hao, Published: 2017-01-28 18:44:43
The actor playing the part of the Qianlong Emperor has called the role his own for the past 27 years. Photos: Li Hao/GT
Editor's Note:
A Qing-style ceremony of worship was held at the temple fair in Beijing’s Ditan Park on January 28, the first day of Spring Festival. The ceremony involved a total of 150 performers playing the parts of ancient officials and musicians, each acting in strict accordance with the worshiping procedure of Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty (1616-1911).

A view of the many red lanterns hanging at the temple fair in Beijing’s Ditan Park
A view of the many red lanterns hanging at the temple fair in Beijing’s Ditan Park
Visitors crowd together to catch a view of the performance at the temple fair in Ditan Park on January 28.
Visitors take a selfie with a performer at the temple fair in Ditan Park on January 28.