China: Wedding Feast Carries On as Heavy Rain Floods Venue in Shaanxi

This unforgettable scene was captured in Weinan, Shaanxi Province, on May 18, 2026. It looks like a party on a river, but it’s actually an outdoor wedding feast. A sudden heavy downpour flooded the square with dozens of centimeters of water. Relatives and friends sit around dozens of round tables, watching the ceremony and waiting for the meal. Thankfully, the organizers set up cozy canopies and fences, keeping guests dry. Rain can’t stop love and blessings—everyone shows up in the storm to celebrate the newlyweds.

Japan, China ready for Asian Cup final

Japan, China ready for Asian Cup final

BEIJING, China - China's national soccer team captain Li Weifeng (L) and Japanese captain Tsuneyasu Miyamoto hold up the Asian Cup trophy at a news conference in Beijing on Aug. 6. Japan and China will play for the trophy in the Asian Cup final on Aug. 7.

(10) Brazil vs China

(10) Brazil vs China

SOGWIPO, South Korea - Brazil midfielder Juninho Paulista (R) tackles with China defender Li Weifeng during the first half in the World Cup group C match at Jeju World Cup Stadium in Sogwipo, South Korea on June 8. Brazil won the game 4-0. (World Cup 2002)

(2)China vs Costa Rica

(2)China vs Costa Rica

KWANGJU, South Korea - Costa Rica striker Ronald Gomez (L) vies for the ball with China defender Li Weifeng during the first half of their Group C match at Kwangju World Cup Stadium on June 4. (World Cup 2002)

(2)China vs Costa Rica

(2)China vs Costa Rica

KWANGJU, South Korea - Costa Rica striker Ronald Gomez (L) vies for the ball with China defender Li Weifeng during the first half of their Group C match at Kwangju World Cup Stadium on June 4. (World Cup 2002)

Japan, China ready for Asian Cup final

Japan, China ready for Asian Cup final

BEIJING, China - China's national soccer team captain Li Weifeng (L) and Japanese captain Tsuneyasu Miyamoto hold up the Asian Cup trophy at a news conference in Beijing on Aug. 6. Japan and China will play for the trophy in the Asian Cup final on Aug. 7. (Kyodo)