A newly-married couple hug during a , capital of northwest China's Shaanxi Province, Jan. 2, 2009. The group wedding, featuring the ancient characters of shaanxi opera, was held at the Yisu Center for the Performing Arts in Xi'an on Friday. (Xinhua/Yuan Jingzhi)
A newly-married couple kiss during a group wedding in Xi'an, capital of northwest China's Shaanxi Province, Jan. 2, 2009. (Xinhua Photo)
Six newly-married couples wearing theatrical costumes of shaanxi opera pose for pictures at the Yisu Center for the Performing Arts in Xi'an, capital of northwest China's Shaanxi Province, Jan. 2, 2009.(Xinhua Photo)
A newly-married couple hug during a , capital of northwest China's Shaanxi Province, Jan. 2, 2009. The group wedding, featuring the ancient characters of shaanxi opera, was held at the Yisu Center for the Performing Arts in Xi'an on Friday.