Grand ritual held in Shaanxi to pay homage to legendary
creator of Chinese characters

In this aerial photo taken on April 20, 2019, locals offer sacrifices during a grand ritual to pay homage to Cangjie, the legendary creator of Chinese characters, in Luonan County of Shaanxi Province.

Locals walk in a procession during a grand ritual to pay homage to Cangjie, the legendary creator of Chinese characters, in Luonan County of Shaanxi Province, April 20, 2019.

In this aerial photo taken on April 20, 2019, locals pay homage to Cangjie, the legendary creator of Chinese characters, during a grand ritual held in Luonan County of Shaanxi Province.

Locals offer sacrifices during a grand ritual to pay homage to Cangjie, the legendary creator of Chinese characters, in Luonan County of Shaanxi Province, April 20, 2019.

A young performer dances during a grand ritual to pay homage to Cangjie, the legendary creator of Chinese characters, in Luonan County of Shaanxi Province, April 20, 2019.

Dancers perform during a grand ritual to pay homage to Cangjie, the legendary creator of Chinese characters, in Luonan County of Shaanxi Province, April 20, 2019.

Locals walk in a procession during a grand ritual to pay homage to Cangjie, the legendary creator of Chinese characters, in Luonan County of Shaanxi Province, April 20, 2019.

Dancers perform during a grand ritual to pay homage to Cangjie, the legendary creator of Chinese characters, in Luonan County of Shaanxi Province, April 20, 2019.

Locals participate in a grand ritual to pay homage to Cangjie, the legendary creator of Chinese characters, in Luonan County of Shaanxi Province, April 20, 2019.

Locals offer sacrifices during a grand ritual to pay homage to Cangjie, the legendary creator of Chinese characters, in Luonan County of Shaanxi Province, April 20, 2019.