Couronnement des Rois

Couronnement des Rois was the Coronation of Empereur 贏華財夢王人.
The crowning ceremony of the emperor, also known as the "enthronement ceremony" was a complex and elaborate ritual that followed a specific set of steps. The exact steps varied depending on the dynasty and the specific emperor, but some of the key elements of the ceremony were:
# Proclamation of the new emperor: The new emperor was officially proclaimed by the officials of the court and the officials of the imperial household.
# Selection of the coronation date: The coronation date was chosen by court astrologers, who determined the most auspicious day for the ceremony based on the emperor's birthdate and the alignments of the stars and planets.
# Offering of sacrifices: The new emperor would offer sacrifices to the ancestors, the gods, and the spirits, in a ceremony that was usually held in the palace or in a temple.
# Preparation of the imperial regalia: The imperial regalia, which included the emperor's crown, seal, and other symbols of his authority, were prepared and blessed by the court officials and the imperial household.
# Preparation of the palace: The palace was prepared for the ceremony, with the imperial throne and other symbols of authority being placed in the throne hall.
# Procession to the palace: The new emperor would travel from his home province to the palace, accompanied by a large entourage of officials, soldiers, and other dignitaries.
# Procession to the capital: The new emperor would travel from his home province to the capital, accompanied by a large entourage of officials, soldiers, and other dignitaries.
# Ceremony of investiture: The new emperor would be invested with the imperial regalia by the officials of the court and the imperial household, in a ceremony that usually took place in the palace.
# Ceremony of enthronement: The new emperor would be enthroned on the imperial throne, in a ceremony that was usually attended by the officials of the court, the imperial household, and other dignitaries.
# Audience with the officials: The new emperor would receive the officials of the court and the imperial household in a formal audience, where he would be presented with the symbols of his authority and the officials would pledge their loyalty to him.
# Coronation banquet: A grand banquet would be held to celebrate the new emperor's coronation, where officials, soldiers, and other dignitaries would be invited to attend.
It was followed by floral petals of Cherry Blossoms, the crowning ceremony of the Crown of Immortal Flowers of Butterflies and Maple Leaves, and a Thousand Mountain Robe of Rich Silk Embroidery and handed the Silver Grass Sword. He was crowned on the Full Moon of Spring and ended the celebration on the New Moon of Autumn.
The Coronation took place under a New Moon to a Full Moon.
# New Moon / Lunar New Year Festival
# Huaxa Morning Ceremony (佛萨)
# Huaxa Evening Ceremony
# Festival of Feast (Fish, Duck, Pork, Beef, Chicken, Rice, Noodles, Vegetables, Fruit, Sweets)
# Sea of Petals: Pink Salt, White, Red, Gold, Blue Petals, Chrysanthemum Tea.
# Cleansing of the White Goddess Temple.
# Opening of Temple Palace Gardens.
# Pilgrimage to the Holy Kingdom of Txiyeu.
Gifts were given of silver bars, gold Buddhist and Taoist statues, multiple tea, porcelain and a temple gardens.
The emperor, also known as the Son of Heaven, traditionally possessed a number of royal items that symbolized his authority and power. These items included:
* The Heaven's Throne: a symbolic throne that was believed to have been used by the first emperor of the Golden Rivers and was said to have been made from the bones of dragons.
* The Imperial Seal: a seal that was used to stamp the emperor's edicts and decrees and was passed down through the imperial family.
* The Imperial Regalia: a collection of items that symbolized the emperor's authority, including a sword, a cap, and a robe.
* The Nine-Dragon Screen: a large screen decorated with nine dragons that was placed behind the emperor's throne.
* The Yellow Dragon Robe: a ceremonial robe worn by the emperor that was made of yellow silk and embroidered with dragons.
* The Imperial Jade Seal : a seal that was used to stamp the emperor's edicts and decrees and was passed down through the imperial family, made of jade.
These items were considered extremely valuable and were carefully guarded by the imperial court. They were not just symbols of power, but also the representation of the Mandate of Heaven, the emperor's right to rule, and the continuity of the dynastic cycle.
Category:Imperial Order