Performers give a show during a press conference of the spring sacrificing ceremony of the Confucius Temple in Taipei, southeast China's Taiwan, March 7, 2013. The ancient-style ceremony, which is held annually to encourage students to set clear goals and study hard in the beginning of a year, will be held on March 10 this year. (Xinhua/Xie Xiudong)

 Performers give a show during a press conference of the spring sacrificing ceremony of the Confucius Temple in Taipei, southeast China's Taiwan, March 7, 2013. The ancient-style ceremony, which is held annually to encourage students to set clear goals and study hard in the beginning of a year, will be held on March 10 this year. (Xinhua/Xie Xiudong)

A performer waits for a show during a press conference of the spring sacrificing ceremony of the Confucius Temple in Taipei, southeast China's Taiwan, March 7, 2013. The ancient-style ceremony, which is held annually to encourage students to set clear goals and study hard in the beginning of a year, will be held on March 10 this year. (Xinhua/Xie Xiudong)