What does coronation mean?

Crown gift is an ancient gift. This is a rite of passage for the Han people. The rite of passage originated from primitive society and was a coronation (hat) ceremony held by ancient nobles when they came of age. In ancient times, aristocratic adults had to wear hats.

The coronation ceremony was held in the ancestral hall, presided over by father or brother. Before this, it is necessary to sacrifice auspicious days, that is, yarrow is used as a divination and auspicious days are chosen as the crown. The date is February. Within ten days before the coronation, the receiver must first offer an auspicious day. If there is no auspicious day within ten days, choose the auspicious day for the next ten days.

Three days before the coronation, Bing was in charge of the coronation, usually a friend of his father and brother. After the guests are selected, they should be urged repeatedly until the guests agree.

At the coronation ceremony, Bing crowned the winner three times. First, add a cloth crown (that is, a crown made of black linen), which means that you have the privilege of governing people from now on; Tsjiapige (made of white deer, composed of several pieces, forming a melon skin hat for future generations) means to perform military service from now on.

Finally, add Jue Ge (flat-topped hat with black in red), which is named after its color is similar to that of sparrow head. Made of extremely fine kudzu cloth or silk), which means that you have the right to participate in the sacrifice from now on.

Extended data

The crown ceremony originated in the Zhou Dynasty and has a history of thousands of years. The crown ceremony of the Han nationality has a strong Chinese flavor and is the most representative in the cultural circle of Chinese characters. Crown ceremony means that young men are mature enough to get married and then participate in various activities as adults of the clan. The rite of coming of age (also known as the rite of coming of age) is only recognized when clan elders hold certain ceremonies for young people according to tradition.

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