The year of the weak crown refers to the age of 20 in ancient times, which was regarded as a sign of adulthood in ancient China. The word "weak" does not refer to physical weakness, but to mean that although the body is not yet fully mature, the spirit has already possessed the characteristics of an adult. For men of this age, it is very important to hold a crown ceremony, a moment that marks them officially becoming members of society.
The crown ceremony originated in the Zhou Dynasty and was one of the coming-of-age ceremonies of the ancient Han people. During the crown ceremony, men are crowned three times, each representing a different meaning. First of all, he wears a cloth crown made of black linen material, indicating that he has the qualification to participate in politics and can assume social responsibility. He then wore a leather hat made of white deerskin, indicating that he would serve in the military to defend the country. Finally, he wears a plain crown with red and black in the middle, which is a top hat that was common in ancient times, indicating that he can participate in the sacrificial ceremony from now on.
The crown ceremony was held with great care and discretion. When a noble man reaches the age of twenty, his father or elder brother presides over the crown ceremony in the Jongmyo Temple. The first step in the coronation ceremony is to select an auspicious day, select the crowned guests, and prepare offerings to the heavens and the earth and ancestors. Then the father and brother led him into the temple to pay tribute to heaven and earth and ancestors. During the crown ceremony, the guests were crowned three times in turn, and the whole ceremony was solemn and solemn.
The ceremony of the crown ceremony lasted from the Zhou Dynasty to the Qing Dynasty, and until the end of the Qing Dynasty and the beginning of the Republic of China, the crown ceremony gradually declined and disappeared. The disappearance of the crown ceremony is related to the westerly wind, and with the change of the times and the progress of society, some traditional rituals have gradually been forgotten or abandoned. However, it is still important for our generation to understand and pass on these traditional cultures. By studying ancient rituals such as crown ceremonies, we can better understand the history and cultural heritage of the Chinese nation, and at the same time, we can also provide some inspiration and reference for modern society.
In the modern world, although we can no longer hold the traditional crown ceremony, there are still other ways to celebrate and commemorate this special age node. For example, you can organize some meaningful activities, such as volunteering, group birthday celebrations, etc., to commemorate your weak crown year. These activities not only allow us to better understand ourselves and society, but also contribute to society through practical actions.
In addition, it is very important for families and society to pay attention to the growth and education of young people. At this critical juncture in the year of the weak crown, families and society should give more support and encouragement to young people to help them grow and develop better. At the same time, young people should also cherish this period, study and practice hard, improve their overall quality and ability, and lay a solid foundation for future development.
In short, the year of the weak crown is an age node worth remembering and paying attention to. Celebrating and commemorating this special occasion by understanding and passing on traditional cultures, organizing meaningful events, and focusing on the growth and education of young people not only helps us better understand ourselves and society, but also makes a positive contribution to the development and progress of modern society.