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Royal heaven worship ceremony rehearsal held in Beijing

2014-01-29 09:57:25

(xinhua)

 

Performers wearing costumes rehearse for a performance presenting the ancient royal heaven worship ceremony in the Temple of Heaven in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 28, 2014. The Temple of Heaven, first built in 1420 and used to be the imperial sacrificial altar during the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties, will hold the ancient royal ritual for the worship of the heaven for visitors during the Spring Festival. (Xinhua/He Junchang)

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