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Sacrificial rite held to mark winter solstice day

2014-12-22 15:02:47

(Xinhua)

 

People demonstrate the etiquette of Han Chinese clothing, the national costume of Han people in China, during a sacrificial rite ahead of the winter solstice day, or the Dongzhi Festival which falls on Dec. 22 this year, in Lanzhou, capital of Northwest China's Gansu province, Dec 21, 2014. Traditionally, the Dongzhi Festival in China is a time for the family to get together. [Photo/Xinhua]

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