Newlywed couples wearing ancient attire walk into a ceremony hand in hand in Fuzhou. [Photo by Zheng Shuai/for chinadaily.com.cn]

A grand collective ancient wedding ceremony was held in Shangxiahang historical and cultural block in Fuzhou, capital of East China's Fujian province, on Tuesday. One hundred newlywed couples, dressed in traditional Chinese attire, exchanged vows amid warm blessings, marking the beginning of their new life together.

The streets, adorned with red ribbons and festive decorations, exuded an atmosphere of traditional romance. To the sound of elegant music, the couples, wearing wedding garments with style from the Tang Dynasty (618-907) and holding red silk ribbons, walked down the ancient stone steps, completing a traditional ceremony amid cheers.

Newlywed couples practice a hair-tying ritual symbolizing unity and a bond during a collective wedding held in Fuzhou, Fujian province, on Tuesday. [Photo by Zheng Shuai/for chinadaily.com.cn]

The newlyweds recited their vows, pledging to settle in Fuzhou, build a future, and strive for excellence. The city officials then stamped their certificates with the character "Fu", meaning fortune, wishing them happiness and prosperity.

The event marked the 16th consecutive year of such ceremonies for newcomers to the city. This year's event attracted participants who originally came from 12 provinces, including Sichuan, Shandong, Henan, and Gansu, representing various industries.