Every Lunar New Year, people in China visit one of the many fairs held in temples all across the country. /Chinanews Photo

At the Ditan temple fair in Beijing, actors put on a Qing Dynasty performance on the first day of the Lunar New Year on Saturday. /Chinanews Photo

Over 150 performers took part in the show, including actors, singers and musicians. /Chinanews Photo

According to the organizers, the performers' costumes and props were made according to historical records, and strictly followed Qing emperor worship procedures. /Chinanews Photo