article_snippet.sent: A grand and colourful ceremony was held in honour of the 'Yellow Emperor' Huangdi in Huangling County, Shaanxi Province .
article_snippet.sent: In Shaanxi Province, a huge outdoor celebration was held as part of the annual 'Tomb Sweeping Festival' and in honour of the 'Yellow Emperor' Huang Di, considered the founding father of China.
article_snippet.sent: It is said that the Yellow Emperor Huang Di did not die, but instead ascended into heaven on the back of a dragon - making the creature a Chinese symbol .
article_snippet.sent: Huangdi, the Yellow Emperor, is a legendary Chinese sovereign in the culture, a powerful symbol of the Qing dynasty that ruled 1644-1912 .