The sixth Fuding white tea festival is held in Fuding county, Fujian province, together with a traditional tea worship ceremony on March 25. The practice is centuries old and on this occasion representatives from the tea industry took part by burning incense to pray for a good harvest. [Photo/Chinanews.com]

Fuding is an area known to produce quality white tea, young or little processed tea leaves. During the traditional tea worship activity 133 teenagers wore Han-style clothes and read Ode to White Tea. [Photo/Chinanews.com]

Aside from the tea worshiping ceremony, those responsible for the event organized a big parade featuring local folk art including lion dancing and a lantern show. Local residents and visitors alike lined the streets to watch the festivities. [Photo/Chinanews.com]

Some performers take part in a horse lantern show during the festivities on March 25. The show incorporates features of opera and dance. The lanterns are made of bamboo and covered with a painted gauze. [Photo/Chinanews.com]