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The cheeky tradition Chuanzhang

Updated: 2011-02-17 11:25

(chinadaily.com.cn)

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The cheeky tradition <EM>Chuanzhang</EM>

Two men perform chuanzhang at Naojunpo festival in Shimen village of Fuwen town, Ding'an county in South China's Hainan province, Feb 16, 2011. Chuanzhang, a ritual act of piercing a steel rod through the performer's cheek without bleeding or scars, highlights the folk festival held to commemorate a former female leader, Mme Xian, who commanded the local army in 6th century. [Photo/Asianewsphoto]

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