More than 300 pigs were recently slaughtered for a gods-worshipping rite in a village in Fujian province, local media reported.

Hundreds of pigs are slaughtered as sacrifices to gods during a ritual at a village in Zhangzhou city, Fujian province. [Photo/weibo]

The horrendously spectacular scene is a triennial tradition at Pukou Village in Chaoyang town, Zhangzhou city. The pigs are sacrifices for the deities whom worshippers pray to in order to be blessed with harvests and happiness.

Other rituals include hoisting of umbrella-like props, lanterns and colorful balls.