Group wedding organized on Qixi Festival in Guangzhou

Couples participate in a group wedding held at the Canton Tower in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, Aug. 29, 2025. Fifteen couples participated in a group wedding here on the Qixi Festival, also known Chinese Valentine's Day, which falls on Friday this year. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)

A couple participates in a group wedding held at the Canton Tower in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, Aug. 29, 2025. Fifteen couples participated in a group wedding here on the Qixi Festival, also known Chinese Valentine's Day, which falls on Friday this year. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)

A couple throws wedding candies into the air during a group wedding held at the Canton Tower in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, Aug. 29, 2025. Fifteen couples participated in a group wedding here on the Qixi Festival, also known Chinese Valentine's Day, which falls on Friday this year. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)

A ring is put on the groom's finger during a group wedding held at the Canton Tower in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, Aug. 29, 2025. Fifteen couples participated in a group wedding here on the Qixi Festival, also known Chinese Valentine's Day, which falls on Friday this year. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)

A couple shows their rings during a group wedding held at the Canton Tower in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, Aug. 29, 2025. Fifteen couples participated in a group wedding here on the Qixi Festival, also known Chinese Valentine's Day, which falls on Friday this year. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)