
The combined photo shows a performance presenting the ancient royal sun worship ceremony of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), in the Ritan Park (Temple of the Sun) in Beijing, capital of China, March 20, 2011. The performance, which is adapted according to historical literature of the Qing Dynasty, consists of three parts. (Xinhua/Gong Lei)

Ritual performers wearing traditional costumes of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) act during a performance presenting the ancient royal sun worship ceremony in the Ritan Park (Temple of the Sun) in Beijing, capital of China, March 20, 2011. The performance, which is adapted according to historical literature of the Qing Dynasty, consists of three parts. (Xinhua/Gong Lei)

Ritual performers wearing traditional costumes of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) act during a performance presenting the ancient royal sun worship ceremony in the Ritan Park (Temple of the Sun) in Beijing, capital of China, March 20, 2011. The performance, which is adapted according to historical literature of the Qing Dynasty, consists of three parts. (Xinhua/Gong Lei)

Ritual performers wearing traditional costumes of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) act during a performance presenting the ancient royal sun worship ceremony in the Ritan Park (Temple of the Sun) in Beijing, capital of China, March 20, 2011. The performance, which is adapted according to historical literature of the Qing Dynasty, consists of three parts. (Xinhua/Gong Lei)