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Further discussion on the public memorial ceremony for Huangdi in Huangling, Xinzheng, and Jinyun(PDF)

《长安大学学报(社科版)》[ISSN:1671-6248/CN:61-1391/C]

Issue:
2018年02期
Page:
1-8
Research Field:
长安学
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Title:
Further discussion on the public memorial ceremony for Huangdi in Huangling, Xinzheng, and Jinyun
Author(s):
LI Gui-min
School of History and Tourism, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng 252000, Shandong,China
Keywords:
HuangdiHuangdi MausoleumHuangdi’s hometownHuangdi TempleHuangdi sacrificepublic memorial ceremony
PACS:
B933
DOI:
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Abstract:
This study considers the history,present situation, and deficiencies of the official memorial ceremony for Huangdi held in Huangling,Xinzheng,and Jinyun.Furthermore,the contention between the Huangdi Mausoleum in Shaanxi and Huangdi’s hometown in Henan Province is studied through a literature analysis and social research methods.The research shows that the most influential rituals are the Huangdi Mausoleum Festival, Huangdi’s hometown worship ceremony, and the Jinyun Xuanyuan ceremony with sacrificial fever and the national cleaning up after the celebration activities for the sacrifice for Huangdi.The current debate between Shaanxi and Henan regarding the sacrifice for Huangdi is not detrimental to the Huangdi Mausoleum.The Mausoleum has been included in the official ceremony since the Tang Dynasty,and it was officially recognized again by the Ming Dynasty that formed a system of regular sacrifice to Huangdi Mausoleum,which exists to this day.Thus,the status of Huangdi Mausoleum has been maintained through its history.The Huangdi Mausoleum Festival has a long history,high specifications,and great influence.The ceremony not only showed respect for Huangdi but also played an important role in displaying the achievements of contemporary socialist modernization and enhancing the national cohesion of Chinese people at home and abroad.To better perform the social function of the Huangdi sacrifice ceremony,the details of the ceremony should be modified and perfected,the organization of the sacrifice site further strengthened,public participation enhanced,and the music and dance should reflect the characteristics of the times.To promote the modern clothing sacrifice to Huangdi,the music and funeral oration need to be enhanced to evoke strong sentiments among the public.

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Last Update: 2018-05-31