This traditional memorial rite for celebrating Confucius, adored as the greatest man of virtue and scholar in the Oriental world, was first observed at the national academic institution called Taehak in A.D. 372 during the reign of King Sosurim of the Goguryeo Kingdom. During the Joseon Dynasty, which was designed as a Confucian state by its founders, it developed into a nation-wide event. Being held twice each year according to the lunar calendar, some care should be taken to place the date exactly. Currently, the rites take place in the Daeseongjeon Hall within the Sungkyunkwan University, where the memorial tablet of Confucius has been preserved. Observing the rite, spectators can get some knowledge of traditional Korean ritual culture.
Date : February 28, 2003
4th day according to Sipgan (a system of Oriental 10 Calendar
Signs) in March & August of the lunar calendar.
Venue : Daeseongjeon Hall, Sungkyunkwan University
Details :
• Pre-Seokjeon Events : Entry of ceremonial staff, training for
performing Seokjeondaeje, arrangement of tools and foods.
• Seokjon Presentation : Entry of ceremonial priests, Jeonpye,
Choheon, Aheon, Jongheon, Bunheon, Eumbok, Cheolbyeondu, Mangyo
Tickets : Free
Organizer : Sungkyunkwan Tel : 82-2-765-0501
For more Info. : Sungkyunkwan Tel : 82-2-741-7633 |
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