Protagonisti delle cerimonie augurali a Pechino

(Epa/Adrian Bradshaw | AP Photo/Vincent Thian)

11/02/2010 - Performers dressed as emperor (front) and retinue reenact a lunar new year sacrifice ritual during a rehearsal at the Earth Altar Park, in Beijing, China 11 February 2010. The ceremony, led by an actor portraying the revered Qing dynasty emperor Qian Long (1662-1795) is to be part of the upcoming Chinese New Year festivities. The Year of the Tiger begins on 14 February.
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A traditional Chinese cultural performer smiles during a media preview of a temple fair in Beijing, China.