People take part in a Mazu-commemorating activity to celebrate the 1,052nd birthday of Mazu, the Chinese Goddess of the Sea, in Nanjing, East China, April 13, 2012. This Friday is also the 23rd day of the 3rd month of the Chinese traditional lunar calendar, which is considered the birthday of Mazu. [Photo/Xinhua]

Tigers trained to greet visitors at a show in Nanning, South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region. Animal rights activists have called for a ban of all animal performances. [Tang Huiji / for China Daily]