Annual Tomb Sweeping Ceremony in China (30 images)

Thousands of Chinese performers, government and business representatives, security and tourists take part in the annual Tomb Sweeping memorial ceremony for China's Yellow Emperor outside of Xian in Huangling County, Shaanxi Province, on April 5, 2014. The ceremony celebrates the legendary emperor, known as Huangdi and a common ancestor of all Chinese, at his tomb with prayers and ancient rituals. UPI/Stephen Shaver

Thousands of Chinese performers, government and business representatives, security and tourists take part in the annual Tomb Sweeping memorial ceremony for China's Yellow Emperor outside of Xian in Huangling County, Shaanxi Province, on April 5, 2014. The ceremony celebrates the legendary emperor, known as Huangdi and a common ancestor of all Chinese, at his tomb with prayers and ancient rituals. UPI/Stephen Shaver

Thousands of Chinese performers, government and business representatives, security and tourists take part in the annual Tomb Sweeping memorial ceremony for China's Yellow Emperor outside of Xian in Huangling County, Shaanxi Province, on April 5, 2014. The ceremony celebrates the legendary emperor, known as Huangdi and a common ancestor of all Chinese, at his tomb with prayers and ancient rituals. UPI/Stephen Shaver

Thousands of Chinese performers, government and business representatives, security and tourists take part in the annual Tomb Sweeping memorial ceremony for China's Yellow Emperor outside of Xian in Huangling County, Shaanxi Province, on April 5, 2014. The ceremony celebrates the legendary emperor, known as Huangdi and a common ancestor of all Chinese, at his tomb with prayers and ancient rituals. UPI/Stephen Shaver