Mongolian people circle a flaming brazier to pray for blessings during the fire sacrifice celebrated in the Linhe district of Bayannur, Inner Mongolia autonomous region on Jan 20. [Photo/people.cn]

Local residents cast sacrifices into the sacred fire to pray for New Year’s blessings during a fire ceremony held in Kangbashi of Bayannur, Inner Mongolia autonomous region. [Photo/people.cn]

Local residents pray in front of the sacred fire for harvest and well-being in the new year in Kangbashi of Bayannur, Inner Mongolia autonomous region on Jan 20. [Photo/people.cn]