African disciple of Shaolin Temple helps distribute Laba porriage(2/3)

A disciple of Shaolin Temple distributes free Laba congee in Zhengzhou, Central China’s Henan province, Jan 27, 2015. The monk, with his Buddhism name Yan Di, is from Ivory Coast. Laba, a traditional Chinese festival celebrated on the 8th day of the 12th lunar month, fell on Jan 27 this year. It is a tradition to eat Laba congee to mark the festival, and it is also a tradition of some temples and non-profit organizations to distribute the congee for free on this day. [Photo/CFP]