Kung Fu monks perform at Shaolin Zen Music Ritual (17 images)

Highlights from the Shaolin Zen Music Ritual in China's Henan Province.

The Shaolin Temple is the backdrop for this technology-heavy show. Photo by Stephen Shaver/UPI

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The Chinese National Symphony Orchestra and the Chinese Aiyue Orchestra provide the music for the show. Photo by Stephen Shaver/UPI

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The show was designed by the same person who coordinated the design of the Beijing Olympics Opening Ceremony. Photo by Stephen Shaver/UPI

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From start to finish, the ritual performance lasts about 75 minutes. Photo by Stephen Shaver/UPI

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