Villagers in east China’s Fujian Province dashed through muddy fields on
Wednesday carrying Guan Gong, a golden statue of an ancient Chinese
general who is celebrated for stealing from the rich to give to the
poor. The wild sprint is part of a centuries-old ceremony that takes
place in the three-day lead-up to China's Lantern Festival on February
11. The holiday is a time for colorful ceremonies in Fujian, where the
coastal province's population of Hakka people have passed down
particularly strong folk traditions. Take a look! (Courtesy of AFP)
Villagers in east China’s Fujian Province dashed through muddy fields on
Wednesday carrying Guan Gong, a golden statue of an ancient Chinese
general who is celebrated for stealing from the rich to give to the
poor. The wild sprint is part of a centuries-old ceremony that takes
place in the three-day lead-up to China's Lantern Festival on February
11. The holiday is a time for colorful ceremonies in Fujian, where the
coastal province's population of Hakka people have passed down
particularly strong folk traditions. Take a look! (Courtesy of AFP)
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