China Marks 2,565 Anniversary of Confucius' Birth

Source:  chinaculture.org     Updated: 2014-09-29

A ceremony is held to honor Confucius in Qufu, Shandong province, hometown of the master on Sunday. [Photo/Xinhua]

Ceremonies were held in a number of Chinese cities on Sunday to celebrate the 2565th anniversary of the birth of ancient Chinese philosopher Confucius.

Confucius (551-479 BC), an educator and philosopher, founded the school of thought, Confucianism, that deeply influenced China.

Children participate in a ceremony to honor the ancient educator Confucius in Harbin, Heilongjiang province on Sunday. [Photo/Xinhua]

People attend a ceremony to honor Confucius in Changsha, Hunan province on Sunday. [Photo/Xinhua]