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Celebrants Mark Confucius’ Birthday After 2,561 Years

Posted September 28th, 2011 at 5:06 am (UTC-5)
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Direct descendents of Confucius participated in ceremonies in Beijing Wednesday marking the anniversary of the philosopher’s birth. Scholars and officials also took part in the ceremony, with many dressed in traditional costumes from Confucius’ time more than 2,500 years ago. The ceremony at a 700-year-old temple included ritual offerings and readings from Confucian texts. Among […]

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