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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