Confucius' 2,569th birthday celebrated across China

Participants wearing traditional costumes attend a ritual to mark the 2,569th anniversary of Confucius' birth at the Confucius Temple in Beijing, capital of China, on Friday, Sept. 28, 2018. Ceremonies were held in a number of Chinese cities on Friday to celebrate the 2,569th anniversary of the birth of ancient Chinese sage and educator Confucius. [Photo: IC]