The Shaolin Temple in Dengfeng, Central China’s Henan Province, holds a flag-raising ceremony as it raises China’s national flag at the temple on August 27. Photos: Courtesy of the Shaolin Temple

The Shaolin Temple in Dengfeng, Central China’s Henan Province, holds a flag-raising ceremony as it raises China’s national flag at the temple on August 27. Photos: Courtesy of the Shaolin Temple

The abbot of the Shaolin Temple Shi Yongxin (center right) attends the flag-raising ceremony on August 27. Photos: Courtesy of the Shaolin Temple

Foreign disciples take part in the flag-raising ceremony on August 27. Photos: Courtesy of the Shaolin Temple