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'''Jongmyo''' is a [[Confucius|Confucian]] shrine dedicated to the memorial services in honor of the Joseon dynasty kings and queens. According to [[UNESCO]], the shrine is the oldest royal Confucian shrine preserved and the ritual ceremonies continue a tradition established since the fourteenth century. Such shrines existed during the [[Three Kingdoms of Korea]] period but only the shrines for the rulers of Joseon remain. The Jongmyo Shrine was added to the UNESCO [[World Heritage Site|World Heritage]] list in 1995.
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Jongmyo's unique dedication to ceremonies honoring departed [[Korea]]n kings and queens, the excellent state of preservation of the shire complex also earned Jongmyo the distinction of [[National treasures of South Korea|National Treasure]]. The heart of [[Confucianism]] is to honor those in the subject position, especially kings or presidents since the best have lived selflessly for the nation or kingdom. Living for the sake of the nation is considered one of the greatest virtues in Confucianism.
 
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{{Infobox World Heritage Site
| WHS         = Jongmyo Shrine
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| WHS     = Jongmyo Shrine
| Image       = [[Image:Jongmyo3.jpg|300px|A view of the main hall, Jeongjeon.]]
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| Image   = [[Image:Jongmyo3.jpg|300px|A view of the main hall, Jeongjeon.]]
 
| State Party = [[Image:Flag of South Korea (bordered).svg|22px]] [[Republic of Korea]]
 
| State Party = [[Image:Flag of South Korea (bordered).svg|22px]] [[Republic of Korea]]
| Type       = Cultural
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| Type   = Cultural
| Criteria   = iv
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| Criteria = iv
| ID         = 738
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| ID     = 738
| Region     = [[List of World Heritage Sites in Asia and Australasia|Asia-Pacific]]
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| Region   = [[List of World Heritage Sites in Asia and Australasia|Asia-Pacific]]
| Year       = 1995
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| Year   = 1995
| Session     = 19th
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| Session   = 19th
| Link       = http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/738
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| Link   = http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/738
 
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'''Jongmyo''' is a [[Confucius|Confucian]] shrine dedicated to the memorial services in honor the Joseon dynasty kings and queens. According to [[UNESCO]], the shrine is the oldest royal Confucian shrine preserved and the ritual ceremonies continue a tradition established since the 14th century. Such shrines existed during the [[Three Kingdoms of Korea]] period but only the shrines for the rulers of Joseon remain.  The Jongmyo Shrine was added to the [[UNESCO]] [[World Heritage Site|World Heritage]] list in 1995.
 
 
Jongmyo's unique dedication to ceremonies honoring departed [[Korea]]n kings and queens, the the excellent state of preservation of the shire complex also earned Jongmyo the distinction of [[National treasures of South Korea|National Treasure]]. The heart of Confucianism is to honor those in the subject position, especially kings or presidents since the best have lived selflessly for the nation or kingdom.  Living for the sake of the nation is considered one of the greatest virtues in Confucianism.
 
 
 
==History==
 
==History==
  
When built in 1394 by order of [[Taejo of Joseon|King Taejo]], it was thought to be one of the longest buildings in Asia, if not the longest. The main hall, known as ''Jeongjeon'', had seven rooms. Each room was reserved for a king and his queen. [[Sejong of Joseon|King Sejong]] expanded the complex, ordering the construction of ''Yeongnyeongjeon'' (Hall of Eternal Comfort). This practice of expansion continued, with the growth of the complex moving from west to east, because of the need to house more memorial tablets during the reigns of later kings until there were a total of nineteen rooms.
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When built in 1394 by order of [[Taejo of Joseon|King Taejo]], it was thought to be one of the longest buildings in [[Asia]], if not the longest. The main hall, known as ''Jeongjeon'', had seven rooms. Each room was reserved for a king and his queen. [[Sejong of Joseon|King Sejong]] expanded the complex, ordering the construction of ''Yeongnyeongjeon'' (Hall of Eternal Comfort). This practice of expansion continued, with the growth of the complex moving from west to east, because of the need to house more memorial tablets during the reigns of later kings until there were a total of nineteen rooms.  
  
During the [[Hideyoshi's invasions of Korea|Seven-Year War]], Japanese forces burned down the original shrine and a new complex was constructed in 1601 C.E. which has survived to this day. The original tablets were saved in the invasion by hiding them in the house of a commoner and also survive to this day. There are nineteen memorial tablets of kings and thirty of their queens, placed in nineteen chambers. Each room is very simple and plain in design. Only two kings' memorial tablets are not enshrined here.
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During the [[Hideyoshi's invasions of Korea|Seven-Year War]], [[Japan]]ese forces burned down the original shrine and a new complex was constructed in 1601 C.E. which has survived to this day. The original tablets were saved in the invasion by hiding them in the house of a commoner and also survive to this day. There are nineteen memorial tablets of kings and thirty of their queens, placed in nineteen chambers. Each room is very simple and plain in design. Only two kings' memorial tablets are not enshrined here.
  
 
===Jeongjeon: [[National treasures of South Korea|National treasure of Korea]] No. 227 ===
 
===Jeongjeon: [[National treasures of South Korea|National treasure of Korea]] No. 227 ===
  
The current ''Jeongjeon'' is [[National treasures of South Korea|National treasure of Korea]] No. 227 and is the longest building in Korea of traditional design.
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The current ''Jeongjeon'' is [[National treasures of South Korea|National treasure of Korea]] No. 227 and is the longest building in [[Korea]] of traditional design.  
  
 
Spirits enter and exit the south entrance gate, the king entered through the east gate, and the performers of the royal ritual entered through the west gate.
 
Spirits enter and exit the south entrance gate, the king entered through the east gate, and the performers of the royal ritual entered through the west gate.
  
Viewed from the king's throne at [[Gyeongbokgung]] Palace, Jongmyo Shrine would have been on the king's left while the Sajik Shrine, another important Confucian shrine, sat on the right. This arrangement derived from Chinese practice. The main halls are surrounded by hills. In front of the main hall the ''Woldae'' Courtyard, extends 150 meters in length and 100 meters in width.
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Viewed from the king's throne at [[Gyeongbokgung]] Palace, Jongmyo Shrine would have been on the king's left while the Sajik Shrine, another important Confucian shrine, sat on the right. This arrangement derived from Chinese practice. The main halls are surrounded by hills. In front of the main hall is the ''Woldae'' Courtyard, which extends 150 meters in length and 100 meters in width.
  
 
===''Jongmyo jeryeak'': Cultural Property No. 56===
 
===''Jongmyo jeryeak'': Cultural Property No. 56===
  
Each year an elaborate performance of ancient court [[music]] (with accompanying dance) known as ''Jongmyo jeryeak'' is performed. Musicians, [[dance]]rs, and scholars would perform Confucian rituals, such as the Jongmyo Daeje (Royal Shrine Ritual) in the courtyard five times a year. Today the rituals have been reconstructed and revived. The Jongmyo Daeje has been designated as Cultural Property No. 56 and is performed every year in May.
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Each year an elaborate performance of ancient court [[music]] (with accompanying dance) known as ''Jongmyo jeryeak'' is performed. Musicians, [[dance]]rs, and scholars would perform Confucian rituals, such as the Jongmyo Daeje (Royal Shrine Ritual) in the courtyard five times a year. Today the rituals have been reconstructed and revived. The Jongmyo Daeje has been designated as Cultural Property No. 56 and is performed every year in May.
  
 
===Royal Court Orchestra: Intangible Cultural Property No. 1===
 
===Royal Court Orchestra: Intangible Cultural Property No. 1===
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Image:Jongmyo6.jpg|A view of the side of the hall.
 
Image:Jongmyo6.jpg|A view of the side of the hall.
 
Image:JongmyoShrineOutside.jpg|Right outside the entrance to the shrine is a park which is a popular gathering place, especially for older Korean men to visit, dance and drink.
 
Image:JongmyoShrineOutside.jpg|Right outside the entrance to the shrine is a park which is a popular gathering place, especially for older Korean men to visit, dance and drink.
Image:JongmyoLocalsEnjoyingThemselves.jpg|Locals enjoying themselves and dancing in the park
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Image:JongmyoLocalsEnjoyingThemselves.jpg|Locals enjoying themselves and dancing in the park.
Image:JongmyoCongregating.jpg|Men discussing Hanja
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Image:JongmyoCongregating.jpg|Men discussing Hanja.
 
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==References==
 
==References==
* Adams, Edward Ben. 1970. Through gates of Seoul; trails and tales of Yi dynasty. Seoul: Sahm-bo Pub. Corp. OCLC: 109132
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* Adams, Edward Ben. 1970. ''Through gates of Seoul; trails and tales of Yi dynasty''. Seoul: Sahm-bo Pub. Corp. OCLC: 109132
* Clark, Allen D., and Donald N. Clark. 1969. Seoul; past and present; a guide to Yi Tʼaejoʼs capital. Seoul: Hollym Corp. OCLC: 567884
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* Clark, Allen D., and Donald N. Clark. 1969. ''Seoul; past and present; a guide to Yi Tʼaejoʼs capital''. Seoul: Hollym Corp. OCLC: 567884
* Clark, Donald N., and James Huntley Grayson. 1986. Discovering Seoul. Seoul, Korea: Seoul Computer Press. OCLC: 31436379
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* Clark, Donald N., and James Huntley Grayson. 1986. ''Discovering Seoul''. Seoul, Korea: Seoul Computer Press. OCLC: 31436379
* Haeoe Hongbowŏn (Korea). 2003. Guide to Korean cultural heritage. Elizabeth, NJ: Hollym. ISBN 9781565912137
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* Haeoe Hongbowŏn (Korea). 2003. ''Guide to Korean cultural heritage''. Elizabeth, NJ: Hollym. ISBN 9781565912137
* Lee, Gil-sang. 2006. Exploring Korean history through world heritage. Seongnam-si: Academy of Korean Studies ISBN 9788971055519
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* Lee, Gil-sang. 2006. ''Exploring Korean history through world heritage''. Seongnam-si: Academy of Korean Studies.
* Suh, Jai-sik. 2001. World heritage in Korea. Elizabeth, NJ: Hollym. ISBN 9781565911710
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* Suh, Jai-sik. 2001. ''World heritage in Korea''. Elizabeth, NJ: Hollym. ISBN 9781565911710
  
 
==External links==
 
==External links==
* [http://www.jongmyo.net/english_index.asp Official website] Retrieved June 22, 2007.  
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All links retrieved August 3, 2022.
* [http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/738 UNESCO Jongmyo shrine] Retrieved June 22, 2007.
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* [http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/738 UNESCO Jongmyo shrine]  
* [http://www.unesco.org/bpi/intangible_heritage/korea.htm UNESCO Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity Jongmyo Daeje ceremony ] Retrieved June 22, 2007.
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* [http://www.lifeinkorea.com/Travel2/77 Jongmyo Shrine] ''Life in Korea''
* [http://www.lifeinkorea.com/Travel2/77 Life in Korea: Jongmyo] Retrieved June 22, 2007.
 
* [http://www.orientalarchitecture.com/seoul/jongmyoindex.htm Oriental Architecture: Jongmyo] Retrieved June 22, 2007.
 
* [http://aris.ss.uci.edu/rgarfias/kiosk/media.html ''Jongmyo jeryeak'' videos] Retrieved June 22, 2007.
 
 
 
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Latest revision as of 00:56, 4 August 2022

Jongmyo
Jongmyo2.jpg
Korean name
Hangul 종묘
Hanja
Revised Romanization Jongmyo
McCune-Reischauer Chongmyo


Jongmyo is a Confucian shrine dedicated to the memorial services in honor of the Joseon dynasty kings and queens. According to UNESCO, the shrine is the oldest royal Confucian shrine preserved and the ritual ceremonies continue a tradition established since the fourteenth century. Such shrines existed during the Three Kingdoms of Korea period but only the shrines for the rulers of Joseon remain. The Jongmyo Shrine was added to the UNESCO World Heritage list in 1995.

Jongmyo's unique dedication to ceremonies honoring departed Korean kings and queens, the excellent state of preservation of the shire complex also earned Jongmyo the distinction of National Treasure. The heart of Confucianism is to honor those in the subject position, especially kings or presidents since the best have lived selflessly for the nation or kingdom. Living for the sake of the nation is considered one of the greatest virtues in Confucianism.

Jongmyo Shrine*
UNESCO World Heritage Site

A view of the main hall, Jeongjeon.
State Party Flag of South Korea (bordered).svg Republic of Korea
Type Cultural
Criteria iv
Reference 738
Region** Asia-Pacific
Inscription history
Inscription 1995  (19th Session)
* Name as inscribed on World Heritage List.
** Region as classified by UNESCO.

History

When built in 1394 by order of King Taejo, it was thought to be one of the longest buildings in Asia, if not the longest. The main hall, known as Jeongjeon, had seven rooms. Each room was reserved for a king and his queen. King Sejong expanded the complex, ordering the construction of Yeongnyeongjeon (Hall of Eternal Comfort). This practice of expansion continued, with the growth of the complex moving from west to east, because of the need to house more memorial tablets during the reigns of later kings until there were a total of nineteen rooms.

During the Seven-Year War, Japanese forces burned down the original shrine and a new complex was constructed in 1601 C.E. which has survived to this day. The original tablets were saved in the invasion by hiding them in the house of a commoner and also survive to this day. There are nineteen memorial tablets of kings and thirty of their queens, placed in nineteen chambers. Each room is very simple and plain in design. Only two kings' memorial tablets are not enshrined here.

Jeongjeon: National treasure of Korea No. 227

The current Jeongjeon is National treasure of Korea No. 227 and is the longest building in Korea of traditional design.

Spirits enter and exit the south entrance gate, the king entered through the east gate, and the performers of the royal ritual entered through the west gate.

Viewed from the king's throne at Gyeongbokgung Palace, Jongmyo Shrine would have been on the king's left while the Sajik Shrine, another important Confucian shrine, sat on the right. This arrangement derived from Chinese practice. The main halls are surrounded by hills. In front of the main hall is the Woldae Courtyard, which extends 150 meters in length and 100 meters in width.

Jongmyo jeryeak: Cultural Property No. 56

Each year an elaborate performance of ancient court music (with accompanying dance) known as Jongmyo jeryeak is performed. Musicians, dancers, and scholars would perform Confucian rituals, such as the Jongmyo Daeje (Royal Shrine Ritual) in the courtyard five times a year. Today the rituals have been reconstructed and revived. The Jongmyo Daeje has been designated as Cultural Property No. 56 and is performed every year in May.

Royal Court Orchestra: Intangible Cultural Property No. 1

The Jongmyo Jerye-ak, the traditional court music of Joseon, is performed by the Royal Court Orchestra and has been designated as Intangible Cultural Property No. 1. This court music has its origins in Chinese court music that was brought to Korea during the Goryeo period. King Sejong composed new music for the ritual based largely on hyangak (with some dangak) in 1447 and 1462.

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References
ISBN links support NWE through referral fees

  • Adams, Edward Ben. 1970. Through gates of Seoul; trails and tales of Yi dynasty. Seoul: Sahm-bo Pub. Corp. OCLC: 109132
  • Clark, Allen D., and Donald N. Clark. 1969. Seoul; past and present; a guide to Yi Tʼaejoʼs capital. Seoul: Hollym Corp. OCLC: 567884
  • Clark, Donald N., and James Huntley Grayson. 1986. Discovering Seoul. Seoul, Korea: Seoul Computer Press. OCLC: 31436379
  • Haeoe Hongbowŏn (Korea). 2003. Guide to Korean cultural heritage. Elizabeth, NJ: Hollym. ISBN 9781565912137
  • Lee, Gil-sang. 2006. Exploring Korean history through world heritage. Seongnam-si: Academy of Korean Studies.
  • Suh, Jai-sik. 2001. World heritage in Korea. Elizabeth, NJ: Hollym. ISBN 9781565911710

External links

All links retrieved August 3, 2022.

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