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Confucius birth anniversary celebrated
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CEREMONIES were held in a number of Chinese cities yesterday to celebrate the 2,565th anniversary of the birth of ancient Chinese philosopher Confucius.
In Qufu City, hometown of Confucius in east China’s Shandong Province, more than 4,000 people marched toward the Confucius Temple in a grand ceremony yesterday morning, as government officials, scholars, students and the descendants of Confucius recited the classics of the ancient philosopher.
Elsewhere, some 300 people bowed to the statue of Confucius in Yuelu Academy in Changsha, capital of central China’s Hunan Province, while in the southwestern Guiyang City, around 300 pupils, dressed in traditional Han clothes, read classics of the educator in the local Confucius School yesterday.
Confucius (551-479 BC), an educator and philosopher, founded the school of thought called Confucianism that deeply influenced later generations. He was also the first Chinese person to set up private schools and enroll students from all walks of life. He is believed to be born on September 28.
For thousands of years, Confucius has been regarded as a symbol of China’s traditional culture, as well as the country’s intellectuals.
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