A participant wearing traditional costume presides over a ceremony to mark the Chinese philosopher Confucius' 2,566th birth anniversary, at the Confucius Temple in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 28, 2015. (Xinhua/Gong Lei)
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JINAN/BEIJING, Sept. 28 (Xinhua) -- Monday's birthday celebration for Confucius is a prime event in the eastern Chinese city of Qufu, birthplace of the philosopher and cultural icon about 2,500 years ago.
Hundreds gathered at the Temple of Confucius, reciting his teachings and dancing in traditional scholars' robes in a ceremony said to date back to 478 BC. Full story
China observes 2,566th anniversary of Confucius's birth
JINAN, Sept. 28 (Xinhua) -- Ceremonies were held in a number of Chinese cities on Monday to celebrate the 2,566th anniversary of the birth of ancient Chinese sage and educator Confucius.
In Qufu City, hometown of Confucius in east China's Shandong Province, more than 2,000 people marched toward the Confucius Temple, where ceremonial dancing was performed. The participants included government officials, UNESCO officials, scholars, students and the descendants of Confucius. Full story
