East China fishermen observe 500-year-old ritual

Updated: 2015-03-23 13:39

(Chinaculture.org)

East China fishermen observe 500-year-old ritual

The ritual has been observed by fishermen in Tianheng town for more than 500 years. Traditionally it takes place around Guyu, the sixth of the 24 solar terms, when fishermen prepare for the new season. [Photo by Wang Haibin/asianewsphoto]