A ceremony honoring the Yellow Emperor, the cultural ancestor of the Chinese nation, takes place in Xinzheng, Henan province, on April 19, 2026. (Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn)

Chinese people at home and abroad gathered together at the birthplace of the Yellow Emperor in Xinzheng, Central China's Henan province, on Sunday, sharing cultural identity among all Chinese people.

Dating back to the Spring and Autumn Period (770–476 BC), the ritual carries on a tradition spanning more than 2,500 years.

This year's ceremony followed the nine standardized procedures recognized as a national intangible cultural heritage.

A ceremony honoring the Yellow Emperor, the cultural ancestor of the Chinese nation, takes place in Xinzheng, Henan province, on April 19, 2026. (Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn)

Along with the rituals, online worship events were held to allow global participation and interaction, according to the Henan Daily.

The annual ceremony has grown into a landmark cultural event for Chinese communities worldwide, acting as a spiritual bond connecting Chinese at home and abroad.

A ceremony honoring the Yellow Emperor, the cultural ancestor of the Chinese nation, takes place in Xinzheng, Henan province, on April 19, 2026. (Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn)

A ceremony honoring the Yellow Emperor, the cultural ancestor of the Chinese nation, takes place in Xinzheng, Henan province, on April 19, 2026. (Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn)