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ICH Elements 2
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Seokjeon Daeje (National Rite to Confucius)
National Intangible Cultural Heritage, Republic of Korea This rite is held at Munmyo Shrine. It is also called Munmyo Daeje or Seokjeonje. It is presumed that such a rite was first held during the Goguryeo Period following the Chinese practice. This is based on records showing that Taehak (The National Confucian Academy) was established in 372 (the 2nd year of the reign of King Sosurim of Goguryeo). Seokjeon Daeje is held in February and August every year to honor the scholastic virtues of Confucius and prestigious Confucian scholars. The procedure for the ritual is as follows: Yeongsillye (greeting the spirits), Jeonpyerye (offering silk satin as present), Choheollye (first obeisance), Gongak (playing of music), Aheollye (second obeisance), Jongheollye (last obeisance), Eumbongnye (partaking of sacrificial food), Cheolbyeondu (overturing of ritual dishes), Songsillye (bidding farewell to the spirits), Mangnyo (incineration of prayers). The ritual is carried out to the accompaniment of music (Munmyo Jeryeak), which includes both instrumental and vocal music, and dance. Eight instruments for court music are used and are played by two groups of players (Deunga and Heonga). Seokjeon Daeje is held as a national event in a solemn atmosphere. It has characteristics of comprehensive art that includes music and dance.
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Bổ Đà Festival
The Bổ Đà Festival takes place from the 15th to the 19th of the second lunar month every year to show gratitude to those who have contributed to the construction and restoration of the pagoda at Bổ Đà Pagoda. The ritual is usually held one or two days before the main festival day at the Tiền Tế house and the Tổ Tăng house. The offerings used in the ritual include tea, fruit, incense, and flowers. After the temple ritual is finished, the villagers, from old to young, and visitors from all over the country are allowed to enter to offer their offerings. Participants in the Ancestor Commemoration Ceremony come from many walks of life in the locality, neighboring areas, and visitors from all over the country, especially on the main festival days, Buddhists and visitors come to attend the Ancestor Commemoration Ceremony in great numbers. The Bổ Đà Festival is an important testament to the idea of "Three religions have the same origin", expressed through the system of statues (worshiping Buddha, Lao Tzu, Confucius), and is also a convergence of the Lâm Tế, Trúc Lâm Zen sects and indigenous folk beliefs (worshiping stones - Thạch Linh Thần Tướng).
Viet Nam