Hometown witness: Tourists across nation enjoy authentic Chinese flavor in Confucius' birthplace
“The Master said: ‘How happy we are to have friends from afar…’” at the Confucius Temple, students in traditional Chinese costume, or Hanfu, recited the Analects of Confucius in unison, creating a grand and majestic scene that showcases the enduring power of inheritance…with music, songs, and dances, the ancient traditions are passed down, which deeply impressed tourists who came to visit Qufu, East China’s Shandong Province – the birthplace of prominent ancient philosopher Confucius, during this year’s Spring Festival holidays (February 10-17).