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Ancestor Worshipping Ceremony Held in Henan

The 2007 ancestor worshipping ceremony was held on Thursday morning in Xinzheng, the birthplace of Emperor Huangdi in central China's Henan province.

v Statue Inauguration Ceremony of Emperor Yan and Huang Held
The statue inauguration ceremony of Emperors Yan and Huang was held at the Zhengzhou Yellow River Scene Area in central China's Henan province on Wednesday.

v CCTV To Broadcast Ancestor Worship Ceremony
Famous writer and TV presenter Yu Qiuyu will host the opening ceremony for the 2007 ancestor worship festival at Emperor Huangdi's scenic palace.

Background

v The First Ancestor of Human Civilization of China
Emperor Huangdi, whose surname is Gong Sun and given name is Xuanyuan, assumed name is Youxiong, is the best one in Five Emperors.

v Why Did Emperor Huangdi Change "Bear" Totem into "Dragon"?
The world of totem comes form the accent of American Indian Zhong Jibi Wa. It means that "the members of the same clan".

v Emperor Huangdi's Territory
For Emperor Xuanyuan Huangdi's territory, it was said that "Youxiong" is Emperor Huangdi's base and supreme headquarters.

Headlines

v Lien Chan Visits Luoyang

v Sage Fire of Ceremony Be Ignited by Deng Yaping

v Newly Build Chinese Surname Public Square in Henan

v Culture of Emperor Huang Forum Begin on 17th

v Reconstruction Project in Scenic Area of Xinzheng Finishing

v Strictly Neaten Environment to Warmly Welcome Distinguished Guests

v Series Postal Productions of Ceremony Being Issued

v 30,000 People Will Worship Ancestor on the Spot

v Memorial Ceremony to Ancestor be Held

v Three Changes Shining Memorial Ceremony