Couples wed in ancient style
Updated: 2012-05-01 19:28
(chinadaily.com.cn)
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A couple kisses during a group wedding ceremony in Xi'an, the capital of Northwest China's Shaanxi province, on May 1, 2012. Altogether 130 couples donning Chinese costumes took part in a group wedding ceremony based on Han Dynasty (206BC- AD220) traditions. Xi'an is one of the Four Great Ancient Capitals of China, having held the position under several of the most important dynasties in Chinese history, including the Zhou, Qin, Han, Sui and Tang dynasties. [Photo/Xinhua] |
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Couples in Han Dynasty costumes take part in a group wedding ceremony in Xi'an on May 1, 2012. [Photo/Xinhua] |