Taiwan the Confucious temple ceremony. - Wolfgang Laade
Introduction. Ching-ku (gate drum) ; Entry of celebrants, musicians and dancers ; Ying Shên (welcoming the spirit) -- The offering. Ch'u hsien (first offering) ; Ya hsien (second offering) ; Chung hsien (third offering) -- Final portion. Ch'e chuan (removal of the viands) ; Sung chên (escorting the spirit back) ; Guiding march ; End of the ceremony, exit of celebrants, musicians and dancers.
Recorded in the field by Wolfgang Laade, 1987.
Keywords: Songs, Chinese; Music -- Taiwan; Confucianism -- Rituals