A fisherman presents a bass as an offering to the sea during the 2013 Tianheng Sea Ritual in Jimo of Qingdao, East China's Shandong province, March 16, 2013.

    The Tianheng Sea Ritual has been observed by fishermen in Tianheng Town of Jimo for over five centuries. The ritual takes place annually around Guyu, the sixth of the 24 solar terms, when fishermen prepare for the new fishing season. During the event, local fishermen would present offerings to the sea and pray for a prolific turnout in the upcoming fishing activities. [Photo/Xinhua]

Fishermen present offerings to the sea during the 2013 Tianheng Sea Ritual in Jimo of Qingdao, East China's Shandong province, March 16, 2013. [Photo/Xinhua]

People attend the 2013 Tianheng Sea Ritual in Jimo of Qingdao, East China's Shandong province, March 16, 2013.

A fisherman prays during the 2013 Tianheng Sea Ritual in Jimo of Qingdao, East China's Shandong province, March 16, 2013.