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A ceremony modelled after an ancient one to issue pass to a prominent person to travel abroad is held at the South Gate of the Old City of Xi'an, capital of northwest China's Shaanxi Province, Oct. 15, 2006. A ceremony named "Xuan Zang's Trail - World Peace Praying Ceremony" was held at the Daci'en Temple in Xi'an on Sunday to send off an inspection group to trace the footsteps of Xuan Zang, a famous ancient Chinese monk who travelled arduously to India for sutra. Retracing Xuan Zang's footsteps is part of the activities of the Sino-India Friendship Year. The group of 40 members started its journey Sunday in Xi'an, and its destination is New Delhi.(Xinhua Photo) Photo Gallery >>> |