Beginning the Ceremony

The Offerings (0:46)

The offerings are set up inside the main temple as a feast for the spirits.

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Announcing the Ceremony & Procession (1:58)

The beginning of the ceremony is announced.

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Burying the Blood & Fur (1:07)

The blood and fur of the sacrifice victim are buried outside the temple gate.

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Escorting the Spirit (3:02)

The spirit is escorted into the temple from the main gate.

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The Offerings and Prayers

First Offering (2:40)

The first of three offerings to Confucius.

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Reading of the Prayer (4:53)

Reading of the prayer celebrating and honoring Confucius.

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Offerings to Correlates (2:24)

Offerings to correlates and disciples.

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Second & Final Offering (5:14)

The second of the three offerings to Confucius.

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Concluding the Ceremony

Instruments (1:13)

A closeup and explanation of some of the musical instruments used.

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Receiving Meat & Wine (1:01)

The consecration officer receives the meat and wine.

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Clearing the Feast (4:46)

The feast is cleared and the rite is completed.

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Burning the Prayer (3:37)

The written prayer is burned to conclude the ritual.

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