The Jongmyo Jerye, a revered Korean royal ritual, honors the ancestors of the Joseon Dynasty (1392–1897) with profound respect and gratitude. Rooted in the Confucian principle of filial piety, known as hyo, this ceremony...
Jerye is a formality to cherish memory of the deceased, and show sincerity and appreciation to them. The reason of performing Je-Rye is to continue filial piety towards ancestors.
Sangrye, the traditional Korean funeral rites, embody the solemn final passage of life, deeply rooted in Confucian principles and ancestral worship. These rituals, shaped by centuries of custom, center on filial piety (hyo), respect...
Honrye, the traditional Korean wedding ceremony, symbolizes the sacred union of two individuals, forging a new family that binds their lineages in harmony and mutual respect. Rooted in Confucian principles of equality and familial...
This is a ceremony for becoming an adult, an event performed at the coming of one’s socially responsible age. In the old days of Korea, the ceremony was called ‘Gwan-Rye’ or ‘Gye-Rye’ according to gender of the subject.
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