Han adult ceremony

Since ancient times, the Han nationality has had adult ceremonies, which are called "crown ceremony" for boys and "gift" for girls. Chinese culture is a etiquette culture, and the ceremony of crown and tie is the starting point of Chinese etiquette. The purpose of holding this ceremony for young men and women who have entered adulthood is to remind them that from now on, they will change from irresponsible "obedient" in their families to adults who formally step into society. Only by assuming the responsibility of adults and practicing beautiful virtues can we become qualified social roles. Through this traditional ceremony, you can face up to your responsibilities, complete the role change and declare that you have grown up. The rite of passage of the Han nationality lasted for thousands of years. After the Manchu entered the customs, the Manchu rulers ended the rite of passage that lasted for thousands of years, so that future generations could only enter adulthood unconsciously, and now they are gradually recovering. The ancient rite of passage aims at prohibiting underage heterosexual marriage. Crown ceremony is an advanced and representative form of adult ceremony, and it can also be said to be a moral test of adult marriage qualification.

Set a date. Set it on an adult's birthday (Gregorian calendar or lunar calendar) or a day of great significance to it. However, it is not appropriate to invite people to participate in the Spring Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival and family reunion. The theme of the Qingming Festival doesn't match, so the temple can't have both.

The coronation ceremony is a coronation ceremony for a man to enter the adult ranks. The Book of Rites says: "A husband's ceremony begins with a crown", and "When a man is twenty, the crown means what he says". For the crown ceremony, the explanation in the Book of Rites is: "The reason why mortals are human is a ceremony. The beginning of propriety and righteousness lies in being upright, being harmonious in color, and being harmonious in words ... Therefore, it is the way to be an adult to wear clothes, keep clothes straight with you, and be harmonious in color and words. " From this point of view, people who don't know manners are not people, can't be crowned with ceremony, and can't be "adults" all their lives.

The crown ceremony evolved from the prevailing initiation ceremony in clan society and continued until the Ming Dynasty. The specific ceremony is that the recipient rolls up his hair and puts on his hat in the ancestral hall. Because there are many clothes to wear, such as crowns, hats, hoes, clothes, belts, shoes and boots, it is divided into three important procedures, and hats with different materials and different meanings are put on one by one three times. After the "three plus", the father or other elders and guests have to create another "word" in addition to their real names. Only men who are "crowned with words" are qualified to choose a spouse and get married in the future.

Compared with the coronation ceremony of men, the adult ceremony of women is called ceremony, also called bride price, which is held at the age of 15, that is, the girl's parents tie up her hair and add a hairpin; Changing your hairstyle means that your girlhood is over and you can get married. 1. Date: The date is fixed. Set it on an adult's birthday (Gregorian calendar or lunar calendar) or a day of great significance to it. However, it is not appropriate to invite people to participate in the Spring Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival and family reunion. The theme of the Qingming Festival doesn't match, so the temple can't have both.

2. Invited guests and abstaining guests: that is, the participants are determined and invited by invitation cards or various communication methods. For distinguished guests, parents should invite them home three days in advance (the latest day). A cuddler; Master-usually the singer's parents;

Zheng Bin, a capable and upright female elder;

The company has 1 person-a person who acts as a tray for the people;

1 person-assisting guests to salute, usually friends and sisters of the guests; There are many audiences.

3. furnishings: venues, costumes, ritual vessels, music, etc. Venue: In ancient times, the ceremony was held in the "Family Temple", and facilities needed to be built in the east of the main hall, which was called the "East Room". It is recommended to be in a solemn, quiet, open and culturally rich venue. Such as Confucius Temple, schools, etc. 1. undressing: undressing refers to the clothes that children wear before saluting. According to the data of the crown ceremony, the style is short coat and trousers, with a (black) cloth as the body and scarlet brocade edge-I wonder if the girl is also black? But it is recommended to wear bright and beautiful colors. Wear ordinary cloth shoes. Comb a double bun.

2. The first supplement: hair and handkerchief, simple skirt, like a China dress. There is no decoration on the skirt, and the belt is ordinary fine cloth.

3. Supplement: Hairpins and crooked clothes.

4. Sanjia: hairpin crown. Long-sleeved formal suit, with coat and skirt. Ornaments such as ribbons.

Clothes placement: stacked in order, with the collar facing east, placed on the mat in turn from north to south, and placed on the east side of the venue; The hair accessories to be added are held by the company on the plate, standing in the west of the venue, facing south, and arranged in turn from east to west: hairpin, hairpin, hairpin.

Description: The clothes added three times have different meanings, symbolizing the girl's growth process-the color of the clothes is pure and beautiful, symbolizing the girl's innocence; The light and elegant skirt symbolizes the innocence of cardamom girls; Dignified and deep clothes (especially curvy clothes) are recognized as the clothes that can best reflect the beauty of women in China and symbolize the light of girls in the flower season; Finally, the grand big sleeve dress embodies the aesthetic orientation of Han women-elegance and elegance. ① 1 wine glass: it can be replaced by ordinary mild liquor, and it is recommended to use a simple wine glass.

② 1 serving of rice: You can symbolically spread a layer of rice on a shallow dish or a small bowl and prepare a pair of bamboo chopsticks.

③ A few smaller ones: As a few cases of banquet, 1 glass of wine and 1 serving of rice were put on it.

④ 3 Floor mats: 65,438+0 floor mats and three sets of Hanfu to be worn are placed on the east side of the site. The other two are placed side by side on the west side of the center of the venue, with cushions (for kneeling).

⑤ Washing 1: Add water to the ordinary basin, prepare towels and mild hand sanitizer, and put them on the north side of the floor mat where Hanfu is placed.

6 incense burner, incense

⑦ Flag wall chart 1.

There are some cushions for the audience.

1. Welcome: the host is standing on the east steps waiting for the guests; There is a tray under the western steps; The guests stood outside the venue waiting; After taking a shower, change clothes and shoes, sit in the east room (locker room) and wait; The music began to play.

2. In place: there is a strict order. When the guests arrived, their parents greeted them, formally saluted them and entered the meeting place. The guests took their seats in the guest seat. Guests sit in the viewing position; Only when the guests are seated can the host sit in the main seat.

3. Opening Ceremony: The host (father) got up and made a simple speech. It can be said that today, my little daughter sent an adult gift. Thank you for coming! Now, the daughter's adult ceremony officially begins! After a short pause, he said, please enter the room to welcome the distinguished guests and friends!

4. People in place: People you like come out first, wash their hands and get in place on the west stage; The guests walked to the meeting place, facing south, and saluted the guests. Then sit facing west (that is, kneel down) on the chair. The complier combed their hair and put the comb on the south side of the mat.

5. Guests wash their hands: it means that guests are ready to wash their hands. Zheng Binxian got up, and then the host got up to accompany him. Zheng Bin washed his hands and dried them under the Dongtai steps. After giving in to each other, the guest of honor and the host took their seats.

6. Initial addition: people sitting facing east; A secretary presented Ropa and her hair, and the guests came to the stage. Recite the congratulatory message loudly and say, "If you make the moon auspicious, you can get Canadian dollars. Abandoning young ambitions becomes a virtue. The first test should only be awkward, and it will be a blessing. " Then sit down on your knees (knees on the mat), comb your hair and add clothes, and then get up and return to your original position. The person who praises is symbolically correct. The man stood up and the guests bowed to congratulate him. When he returned to the East Room, Zan took clothes from the company and went to the room to change into a plain dress that matched the portrait on his head.

7. Bye: After leaving the room, the wearer will show it to the guests. Then face the parents and formally pay homage. This is the first time to worship. This time, it is to express gratitude to parents.

8. Two plus: people sitting facing east sit; It is the guest who washes his hands and then resets; A secretary presented a hairpin, and the guest took it and walked to the singer. He read a congratulatory message loudly and said, "Yue Ji gave the order and Er Shen served. To your majesty, schushenld. Long live the eyebrows and be blessed by Khufu forever. " Like the embarrassing person. Zheng Bin knelt down, put a hairpin in her hair, and then got up and reset. Praisers help those who symbolically make hair. The guests bowed to the mourners. After eating food, I went back to the east room, praised people for taking clothes to help, went to the room to change, and had hair on my head.

9. Second Worship: The crowned person (worshiper) makes a formal worship to the guest of honor. This is the second time to worship, showing respect for teachers and predecessors.

10. Sanjia: The guest of honor is the person wearing a hoe (crowned) (crowned).

1 1. Three Worship: Winners (winners) face the national flag and make formal worship. This is the third time to worship, which shows his determination to inherit civilization and serve the motherland.

12. Scene: Our company set up a banquet.

13. Tiaozi: The coronation (Tiaozi) knelt down and sprinkled some wine on the ground as a drink offering. Then symbolically touch your lips with wine and eat some rice.

14. Word winner: take the word as the winner.

15. Listening training: The champion kneels in front of his parents, who teach him.

16. "Thanks": The winner salutes all the participants present to show his thanks.

17. Li Cheng: The winner is tied with his parents, and everyone stands up. Father announced the ceremony to all the participants.