Ancient ceremony re-enacted to pray for good year

A performer dressed as a Qing dynasty emperor rides a palanquin during the opening of the temple fair for Chinese New Year celebrations at Ditan Park, also known as the Temple of Earth, in Beijing January 30, 2014. Performers re-enacted the ancient Qing Dynasty ceremony in which emperors prayed for good harvest and fortune. According to the Chinese lunar calendar, the Chinese New Year, which welcomes the year of the horse, falls on January 31 this year. [Photo/Agencies]