Sacrifice to heaven ceremony held in Fujian

People carry the statues of Sansheng Dragon King, known as the incarnation of the dragon in folklore, to the Guangshi Temple for a sacrifice to heaven ceremony at the foot of Longji Mountain in Minhou county, Southeast China's Fujian province, March 18, 2015. According to historical data, the local sacrificial culture has a long history. Guangshi Temple has enshrined and people have worshiped the Dragon King since the Tang Dynasty (AD 618-907) and it was the place for local officials to hold rituals and ceremonies. [Photo/Chinanews.com]