86 couples celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Sunday in Luoyang, central China’s Henan Province by undergoing a series of traditional Chinese rituals ahead of the Qixi Festival, or Chinese Valentine's Day. /CNS Photo

They followed all the wedding customs including wearing red traditional clothes, qianxiuqiu (tying with an embroidered ball) and tiaogaitou (lifting the veil) to wish for a blessed and happy marriage. /CNS Photo

Their children and grandchildren also joined the ceremony, and knelt down to offer tea and flowers. /CNS Photo