Chinese bridegroom unveils for Russian bride at traditional wedding

Bridegroom Zhang Lan (R) unveils for his Russian bride Ren Niya (her Chinese name) during the wedding ceremony in a courtyard dwelling in Chongqing, southwest China, May 23, 2013. The wedding ceremony, held in the traditional Chinese way, attracted lots of passengers to give their blessings.

Bridegroom Zhang Lan (R) and his Russian bride Ren Niya (her Chinese name) attend the wedding ceremony in a courtyard dwelling in Chongqing, southwest China, May 23, 2013.

Bridegroom Zhang Lan (R) guides his Russian bride Ren Niya (her Chinese name) to walk past the Huopen, a fire pan as a symbol to bring good luck in traditional Chinese wedding, during the wedding ceremony in a courtyard dwelling in Chongqing, southwest China, May 23, 2013.

Bridegroom Zhang Lan rides to receive his Russian bride Ren Niya (her Chinese name) during the wedding ceremony in Chongqing, southwest China, May 23, 2013. <Xinhua/Chen Cheng>