The Grand Ceremony of Worship of Confucius is held each year in Qufu City, Shandong Province, the hometown of the famous philosopher. Confucius, recognized as an esteemed Chinese philosopher and educator, is also renowned for the school of philosophy that bears his name: Confucianism. This year marks his 2,573rd birthday. At the annual ceremony, people pay tribute to him via numerous rituals. Follow CGTN to discover more about Confucius' life.