fastestfishintheworld|Group wedding held on Qixi Festival in Xinjiang

A newly-wed couple distribute candies during a group wedding at the Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar in Urumqifastestfishintheworld, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Regionfastestfishintheworld, Aug. 10, 2024. The group wedding was held here on Saturday on the occasion of the Qixi Festival, also known Chinese Valentine's Day. (Xinhua/Ding Lei)

A bride distributes candies during a group wedding at the Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Aug. 10, 2024. The group wedding was held here on Saturday on the occasion of the Qixi Festival, also known Chinese Valentine's Day. (Xinhua/Ding Lei)

Newly-wed couples attend a group wedding at the Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Aug. 10, 2024. The group wedding was held here on Saturday on the occasion of the Qixi Festival, also known Chinese Valentine's Day. (Xinhua/Ding Lei)

Newly-wed couples attend a group wedding at the Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Aug. 10, 2024. The group wedding was held here on Saturday on the occasion of the Qixi Festival, also known Chinese Valentine's Day. (Xinhua/Ding Lei)

A newly-wed couple attend a group wedding at the Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Aug. 10, 2024. The group wedding was held here on Saturday on the occasion of the Qixi Festival, also known Chinese Valentine's Day. (Xinhua/Ding Lei)

A newly-wed couple attend a group wedding at the Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Aug. 10, 2024. The group wedding was held here on Saturday on the occasion of the Qixi Festival, also known Chinese Valentine's Day. (Xinhua/Ding Lei)

A newly-wed couple dance after a group wedding at the Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Aug. 10, 2024. The group wedding was held here on Saturday on the occasion of the Qixi Festival, also known Chinese Valentine's Day. (Xinhua/Ding Lei)

A bride tosses a bouquet during a group wedding at the Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Aug. 10, 2024. The group wedding was held here on Saturday on the occasion of the Qixi Festival, also known Chinese Valentine's Day. (Xinhua/Ding Lei)

A newly-wed couple pose for photos during a group wedding at the Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Aug. 10, 2024. The group wedding was held here on Saturday on the occasion of the Qixi Festival, also known Chinese Valentine's Day. (Xinhua/Ding Lei)

A newly-wed couple distribute candies during a group wedding at the Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Aug. 10, 2024. The group wedding was held here on Saturday on the occasion of the Qixi Festival, also known Chinese Valentine's Day. (Xinhua/Ding Lei)

Newly-wed couples attend a group wedding at the Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Aug. 10, 2024. The group wedding was held here on Saturday on the occasion of the Qixi Festival, also known Chinese Valentine's Day. (Xinhua/Ding Lei)