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I. The age and time of the rite of passage

The Book of Rites says, "A man is crowned at twenty, and his character is written," which means that the first people regarded the age of 20 for men and 16 for women as the age threshold for adulthood. Crowning ceremony is basically held at this time; at the same time, we also take into account the reality - as most of our high school students now graduate at the age of 18, which is basically a demarcation point in life, "18 years old adult" is not only in line with the characteristics of the times and the requirements of the law, but also combines Therefore, we suggest that it is best to hold the Crown Ceremony around the time of the performer's 18th birthday. Of course, some young compatriots who have already passed 18 years of age, out of love for the national culture and the desire to practice the rite of passage, can also participate in the rite of passage, even though they have already participated in the "coming-of-age ceremony" organized by the school. However, it is preferable to do so before the age of 20 rather than too late.

The date of the rite of passage was determined by the ancients through the "divination of the day," i.e., by means of divination. This should be discarded. We suggest that the following principles should be followed in choosing a specific date:

1. When the ceremony is performed alone, it should be held on the adult's birthday (both lunar and Gregorian calendars) or on a day of significance to him or her. (Each family should decide on a case-by-case basis.) Considering that the adult is basically a high school student with a school schedule, we suggest that the day of the ceremony can be taken off from school for a day (or half a day), and the school should also give a day off to facilitate the children's ceremony at home. (We expect this to become a tradition.)

2. It is advisable to hold the ceremony on a day that has cultural and commemorative significance. For example, National Day, Spring Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival, Ching Ming Festival, Daughter's Day (especially suitable for girls to perform the maturity rite), Yellow Emperor's Birthday, Confucius' Birthday, the anniversary of the victory in the war, and so on.

Second, the location of the crown ceremony

In ancient times, the crown ceremony was held in the "family temple", and in the main hall to the east of the facilities need to be set up, known as the "East Room". Considering the reality of the situation, we suggest that when the ceremony is performed individually, it can be performed in an open area in and around the home. When the ceremony is performed in a group, it can be performed in a school square, a school hall, or a public **** cultural place (especially the Temple of Literature, etc.). Especially when the ritual is performed individually, it should be handled flexibly because of the constraints of realistic living conditions. If there is a separate courtyard, it can be performed in the courtyard of the house. If one lives in a high-rise building, under the condition of having a large living area, the living room can be specially vacated and the ceremony can be held after appropriate arrangements have been made. Otherwise, if the living area is not large, it is still best to the neighborhood square, lawn and other more open locations. Of course, you can also temporarily borrow some public **** cultural venues, such as the hall to carry out. For its sanctity, must be a relatively quiet occasion.

Anciently, there is a so-called "step" of the ceremony, there is a division (holding the crown of the person, also known as the deacon) lined up in order, the guest of honor in the crown of the "three plus" need to be in order to go down different "steps! The "Steps" were lined up in order. There have been practitioners, in the courtyard on the ground to delineate the house and step type, we believe that in fact, can not be too rigid. As long as you master the general orientation of the lecture, there is a division in order to tray holding the crown stand on it.

Third, the participants in the crown ceremony

Referring to the ancient requirements, combined with the actual times, we suggest that the following people to participate in the crown ceremony (of course, may not need to be too rigid, according to the actual situation can be determined). This is the personnel when the ceremony is held individually, if it is a collective crown ceremony, the scale can be increased as appropriate.

①One person to be crowned (that is, the adult who holds the coming-of-age ceremony himself)

②Two people to be the master (according to the ancient clan system, it must be the male clan elders such as the patriarchal son, on the one hand, the strict clan system is not commonly spread today; on the other hand, the master is limited to the male clansmen, which in itself is limited to a certain historical conception, so today, as the master of the crown of the person's parents are more appropriate.)

③1 person as the guest of honor (that is, the person of high moral standing who acts as a crown for the crowned person)

For the boy who is about to reach adulthood, it is important to emphasize his social role as a male, and the guest of honor must meet the requirements of high moral standing in order to serve as a guide to the crowned person's life and as a role model for the community. His majestic grandfather, father and other male elders should be the most suitable candidates; Confucian culture has a tradition of honoring teachers, so it is not a bad idea to ask a respected teacher to take on this responsibility).

4) 1 person (that is, to assist the guest of honor to crown assistants, but also to assist the crown combing hair, changing clothes, etc., can choose teachers, older siblings, close friends and other appropriate candidates)

5) 3 people (that is, for the crown tray for the crown of the person to prepare for the crown of the person, you can choose to choose a close friend, siblings, and other appropriate candidates)

6) a number of guests (can be invited to a number of teachers, friends and relatives to observe the ceremony)

For a number of guests, you can invite a number of teachers, relatives and friends to observe the ceremony, and so on. p>Fourth, the crown ceremony required clothing and placement method

It is appropriate to follow the ancient system, to the Zhou system, the Han system, the Tang system, the Ming system is appropriate, a combination of factors to consider, we suggest that the Ming system as a standard model. It is recommended to prepare the following Hanbok to perform the crown ceremony:

(The specific terms cannot be explained in detail, please refer to the knowledge post about Hanbok on Tianhan.com)

Children's clothing: i.e., the Hanbok that is changed into before performing the ceremony. It is called Caiyi. This kind of clothing is made of black cloth, while decorated with brocade edges, the brocade is usually in vermilion color. Wear Cai Shoes. Ordinary cloth shoes can be worn for the time being. Before formally raising the rite, the child takes off his or her usual clothes and bathes and then changes into the child's clothes.

For the "first rites", the child wears a scarf, a deep coat, a large belt, and a pair of shoes. Considering the actuality of the revival of Han-style shoes, cloth shoes can be worn throughout the crown ceremony without having to be changed. Prepare a deep garment with a straight train and an ordinary large belt.

The "plus" items are: a hat, a shirt, a leather belt, and shoes.

For the "three plus": turban, official uniform, leather belt, and lace-up boots.

Considering the reality and the various practical difficulties of our compatriots, we can not stick to so many for the time being, we have designed the most simplified version of the list of clothing required for the crown ceremony (the simplified version of the specific operation of the ceremony of crown and maturity see Part V)

1 piece of Chinese clothing (instead of the children's clothing), 1 piece of better deep clothing (can not be replaced during the ceremony), 1 piece of homemade soft turban or a small towel that can be tied (because there is no turban), 1 piece of turban that can be used as a substitute for a child's clothing. 1 soft turban or a small scarf that can be tied (since there are not so many crowns to be added, the number of the minister who serves the crown can be reduced to one), and 1 pair of cloth shoes.

The clothes are placed in the direction: the official clothes, shirt, deep clothes, respectively, folded, collar facing east, from north to south in order on the seat, the seat is placed on the east side of the site.

The crowns to be added, held in a tray by the three Secretaries, standing in the west book of the venue, facing south, lined up from east to west, in order: turban, hat, scarf.

In addition to the crown, the other participants, including the host, there are Hanbok best, no can also wear everyday clothes, but should pay attention to the solemnity and neatness. Avoid attire such as cloak and hair, wearing off shoes, shorts and so on. Need to pay special attention to, should not wear APEC meeting clothes, Zhongshan suit, cheongsam and other clothes.

V. Crowning ceremony other items needed to prepare

Basically the same as the maturity ceremony, so omitted.

6, the crown ceremony used in the common salute

1 ① formal bowing ceremony: the left hand pressure right hand (the woman's right hand pressure left hand), hand hidden in the sleeve, raise the hand plus forehead, bow ninety degrees, and then rise, at the same time, with the hand with the eyebrow again, and then the hand down.

②Formal worship: stand upright, raise your hands and forehead like a bow, bow ninety degrees, then straighten up (this section is called bowing), while the hands along with the eyebrow again. Then both knees on the ground at the same time, slowly down to worship, palms on the ground, forehead on the palms of the hands (which is called worship), and then straighten the upper body, while the hand along with the eyebrow (which is called the Xing) --- and then according to the etiquette, the flat body or worship again ...... flat body, the two hands of the eyebrow, get up, stand upright after the hand down.

Seven, the crown ritual program to take the "word"

The ancestors of the family name culture in the table "word" custom, which is also very important in the crown ceremony in one of the ritual procedures.

Surname, first name, word, number, is a complete name structure in the culture of the Han Chinese people, many historical celebrities in the ancestors have a brilliant "word" and "number". In recent years, some experts and scholars have called for the restoration of the national custom of taking names, and have discussed its positive value at various historical, social and cultural levels. We suggest that families holding a crown ceremony may wish to try to give their children a meaningful, inspirational and elegant "word", at least, it will give the children a richer life experience, there are hundreds of benefits and no harm.

Specifically, researchers of traditional name culture have pointed out that the word "word" focuses on inspiring life, and on the feelings of encouragement and encouragement. Taking the word, in the design of the traditional crown ceremony, most of them were given to the guest of honor, we suggest that the parents of the crown if you intend to give your child the word, it may be worthwhile to discuss with the guest of honor first, listen to his views to be determined, and then in the formal ceremonies by the guest of honor in person awarded to the crown, the ancient rituals of the procedure known as the "word of the crown".

Eight, on the ceremony before the bath

Anciently, the crown ceremony and other rituals, bathing and fasting in advance is an indispensable part of the majority. Freshness and hygiene is of course the reason, but more importantly, this is to express respect for cultural traditions, shaping the sanctity of the ceremony and a sense of solemnity. Imagine a child with a disheveled and unkempt face, even if he or she wears a beautiful adult gown, there is not much solemnity and sanctity to speak of. Crowning ceremony before the bath, in principle, every participant and observer should be good, especially the crown, the master, the main guest, the praiseworthy, there is the Secretary and other officiating personnel, focusing on the crown and the main guest. The crown bearer's bathing and dressing can express the anticipation of growth and the reverence for the sacred rites, while the official guest's freshness and proper demeanor can reflect the respect and gratitude for the host's gracious invitation and the respect for the solemn moment of the crown bearer's adulthood. Especially as the crown of the child, are youthful and lively teenagers, often like sports, love sweat, but also to take care of bathing and dressing, to do clean, decent. According to tradition, when the ceremony, the crown needs to wear socks sitting on the seat, pre-hygiene, but also to avoid possible indecency and embarrassment.

Nine, the ritual of the crown ceremony

Basically the same as the maturity rite, but with the addition of different clothing, respectively: turban, hat, scarf. The program is slightly.

Ten, the ceremony in the ritual speech writing

There are mainly two kinds, one is the crown rite of praise, one is the crown oath. Reference can be made to the public worship at home and abroad, such as the Yellow Emperor Confucius wrote rituals, combined with the characteristics of the school to raise the ceremony, written by teachers and students themselves. The format should be in the form of a four-verse poem in the style of the Book of Psalms. A kind of ancient Jia ritual. A rite of passage for Han men. The rite of passage originated in primitive society, indicating that young men and women of a certain age were sexually mature enough to marry and participate in various activities as an adult of the clan. The Bar Mitzvah (also known as the Coming of Age Ceremony) is performed by the clan elders in accordance with the traditions for young men to be recognized as adults.

The rites of passage of the Huaxia people are the crown rite for men and the maturity rite for women. According to the scriptures, it was practiced during the Zhou Dynasty. According to the Zhou system, a man at the age of 20 years old to perform the rite of passage, but the son of the Lords for the early control of the state, more early rites. Legend has it that Zhou Wen was crowned at the age of fifty-two, and King Cheng was crowned at the age of fifteen. Ancient crown ceremony held in the temple, the date of February, ten days before the crown, the recipient of the crown to first divine the auspicious day, no auspicious day within ten days, then divining to choose the next ten days of the auspicious day. Then the auspicious date to inform friends and relatives. And three days before the crown ceremony, and divining method to choose to preside over the crown ceremony of the guest of honor, and choose a "praise crown" to assist in the crown ceremony. When the ceremony is performed, the master (usually the father of the crowned person), the chief guest and the crowned person all wear dresses. First add the Velvet cloth crown, the second awarded to the leather bent, and finally awarded to the title bent. After each crown, the guest of honor reads a toast to the crown recipient. The speech is: on this beautiful and auspicious day, I will give you the dress of an adult; please give up the ambition of children and young people, and create the sentiment of an adult; keep the honor and cultivate the virtue; I wish you a long life and great happiness and fortune. The recipient then pays homage to his mother. Then, the guest of honor would take his name, which in the Zhou Dynasty was usually called "伯某甫"(伯、仲、叔、季, depending on the rank). Then the host sends the guest to the temple gate, toasts him, and pays him with a bundle of silk and leather (five pieces of silk and two pieces of deerskin), and gives him meat and livestock. The recipient of the crown changes into a ceremonial cap and gown and goes to pay his respects to the king, and then to the township officials with gifts of Zhi (pheasants, etc.). If the father has died, the recipient is required to make an offering to his father's god to show that he has completed the rite of coronation in front of his father. After the sacrifice, he pays homage to his uncle and uncle, and then enjoys the food. The rites of crowning, taking characters, and paying respect to the head of the government changed in later generations according to the time and place, and were held from the age of fifteen to twenty in the private sector, varying from place to place. After the middle of the Qing Dynasty, the ceremony was moved to a few days before or the day before the marriage. Certain areas since the Song Dynasty, the ceremony is simple, do not feast guests, only in the home or within their own family.

"Rites of Passage. Crowning Rites of the Scholar" Jia Gongyan sparring: "The vassals twelve and crown also. If the son of heaven, also with the vassals, twelve and crown ...... Da Dai Li" cloud: 'King Wen thirteen born Bo Yi Kao', "Zuo Zhuan" cloud: 'Crown and born son, the ritual.'" And the Rites of Passage. Crowning Rites of the Scholar: "The Beginning Plus (Crown) wishes: 'On the auspicious day of the month, the Beginning Plus will be dressed in Yuan, abandoning the character of the young, and shunning the virtue of the mature. Shoukou but good luck, between the Jingfu.' And then added that: 'auspicious month, is the service, honoring your majesty, Shuxin Erde. I will live for ten thousand years and be blessed forever. The third addition said: 'By the right of the year, by the order of the month. Hamgar service. Brothers with in order to become the virtue, Huang Lao boundless, subject to the celebration of heaven.'" Song Zhu Xi, "Zhu Zi class of speech" Volume 89: "[Crowning ceremony] is a matter of their own house, what is so difficult to do? Closed the door, the scarf and crown with the children to wear, what is difficult?"