A bridegroom smiles 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.).

A staff member prepares for 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.).

A newlywed attends 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.).

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