Newlyweds hold hands as part of ancient Chinese nuptial rites during a group wedding ceremony in Xi'an, capital of northwest China's Shaanxi Province, May 1, 2012. A total of 130 newlyweds here chose to attend the group wedding ceremony, which followed the marriage rites of the Han Dynasty (220 B.C.-220 A.D.).

A newlywed has a kiss at the group wedding ceremony which follows ancient Chinese nuptial rites in Xi'an, capital of northwest China's Shaanxi Province, May 1, 2012. A total of 130 newlyweds here chose to attend the group wedding ceremony, which followed the marriage rites of the Han Dynasty (220 B.C.-220 A.D.).

Newlyweds attend the group wedding ceremony which follows ancient Chinese nuptial rites in Xi'an, capital of northwest China's Shaanxi Province, May 1, 2012. A total of 130 newlyweds here chose to attend the group wedding ceremony, which followed the marriage rites of the Han Dynasty (220 B.C.-220 A.D.).