Grand gathering held in Shaolin Temple
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Saturday marked the opening day of the first ever grand gathering to be held at the famous Shaolin Temple in central China's Henan Province. /CNS Photo

Saturday marked the opening day of the first ever grand gathering to be held at the famous Shaolin Temple in central China's Henan Province. /CNS Photo

The gathering will feature martial arts competition and seminars on the fabled shrine and Buddhism. The event is expected to attract nearly 50,000 visitors from home and abroad. /CNS Photo

The gathering will feature martial arts competition and seminars on the fabled shrine and Buddhism. The event is expected to attract nearly 50,000 visitors from home and abroad. /CNS Photo

The event will run until August 4. /CNS Photo

The event will run until August 4. /CNS Photo