Ancestral Remembrance Service Protocol
Ancestral Remembrance Service Protocol
Ancestral Remembrance Service Protocol
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zhuàn” (“Present the food offerings”),<br />
the Lead Musician then calls “yuè zòu<br />
xián hé zhī qǔ” (“Play a harmonious<br />
tune”). The bell is struck once and the<br />
music starts. On hearing the music,<br />
the relevant ceremonial attendants<br />
present the food offerings and then<br />
withdraw and return to their original<br />
positions. The Lead Musician then<br />
calls “yuè zhǐ” (“End the music”).<br />
(14)Presentation of the incense<br />
The Master of Ceremony calls “shàng<br />
xiāng” (“Present the incense”), the<br />
Lead Musician then calls “yuè zòu<br />
níng hé zhī qǔ” (“Play a peaceful and<br />
harmonious tune”). After the drum<br />
and the bell sound once, the orchestra<br />
starts to play. Before the altar, the<br />
Right Ceremonial Attendant lights the<br />
incense and waits for the Lead and<br />
Second Ceremonial Attendants to call<br />
“qǐng zhǔ jì guān xíng shàng xiāng lǐ,<br />
yì shén wèi qián” (“May the Principal<br />
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