The guests have been welcomed.
The coming-of-age ceremony officially begins.
The hosts, Grandpa Wen and Grandpa Mo, sat in the first seats. Grandpa Mo wore a green robe, which made him look as strong and sturdy as a bamboo, while Grandpa Wen wore a dark chestnut robe, which made him look more solemn and dignified.
Next, Zhou Huiyan, who was invited to be the guest of honor, sat down. She was wearing a bright red robe, a luxurious peony bun, and a red gold phoenix hairpin. She exuded a dignified, gentle and reserved demeanor.
Wan Niang, who served as the host, took her position holding a hairpin. She wore a bright red long skirt embroidered with a pattern of green clouds, beads and peacocks, and a long hairpin with flowers on her head. The bright colors set off her elegant and quaint appearance.
Zhou Tianyu, who served as the sponsor, took her position, wearing a long skirt with honey-colored brocade patterns and peony patterns, and a double-knotted Ruyi hairpin with white jade and red coral beads, which made her beauty even brighter and more radiant.
The spectators began to take their seats one by one. Although some important spectators were not wearing ancient costumes, they were also dressed in retro outfits, which did not look out of place. Such strict ancient etiquette rules made everyone solemn and serious, and all laughter and laughter were restrained.
When everything was in place, Mr. Wen slowly stood up from his seat and said solemnly, "Thank you all for taking the time out of your busy schedule to attend my granddaughter Wen Xinya's coming-of-age ceremony. Now... my daughter's coming-of-age ceremony officially begins!"
Although there was no thunderous applause, the solemn atmosphere made it even more serious.
Then Mr. Mo slowly stood up and said, "Now, Wen Xinya, the recipient of the marriage rite, enters the venue to greet all the guests, relatives and friends!"
The sound of stringed instruments, as gentle as the flow of water, began to play. Everyone looked along the long corridor leading to the west steps of the hall. On both sides of the corridor stood two rows of girls in pink skirts, holding lanterns burning with pine oil in their hands.
Wen Xinya was wearing a plain white skirt, and her whole body was like a pear blossom. Although plain white, it was still crystal clear and translucent, showing a beautiful and elegant charm. Her long hair was scattered behind her head under the bright moonlight, as if she had taken away all the mysterious magnificence of the bright moon. She slowly stepped onto the gorgeous carpet embroidered with twined flowers, and the enchanting hem of her long skirt fluttered in the ground, and as she walked, it seemed that gorgeous and enchanting flowers were blooming.
Only when you see the flowers in the dark will you realize how beautiful they are!
Wen Xinya walked closer step by step, and everyone couldn't help but hold their breath.
The ceremony was completed, and Mr. Wen smiled and said, "Please trouble Madam Zhou to hold the first ceremony for Xinya."
Wen Xinya sits facing east.
Wan Niang presented a silk scarf and a hairpin.
Zhou Huiyan walked up to Wen Xin and chanted a blessing in a loud voice: "On this auspicious day of the month, you are wearing your first clothes. I will abandon your childish ambitions and help you become virtuous. I wish you a long life and great happiness."
Wen Xinya nodded to show her understanding.
Zhou Huiyan knelt on the mat, holding a boxwood comb, and gently combed Wen Wenya's long hair. Her deft fingers made a simple yet elegant bun for Wen Wenya, then she inserted the hairpin into her bun and stood up and returned to her seat.
Zhou Tianyu's eyes were red as she came over to adjust Wen Xinya's bun, straightened her hairpin and helped her to get her hair done. Her throat was choked with sobs, and she didn't know why, but such a formal and proper ceremony made her inexplicably moved.
Wen Xinya's nose is sore!
Mom, did you see it
Your daughter has finally grown up.
She held back her tears and slowly stood up. Zhou Huiyan looked at the girl in front of her with satisfaction. She had witnessed her growth and transformation. She slowly bowed to congratulate her.
Warm and elegant return gift of thanks.
Wen Xinya returned to the east room.
Wan Niang came in carrying clothes.
Zhou Tianyu picked up the plain robe and slowly put it on Wen Wenya, then put on the accessories for her one by one.
After her clothes were arranged, Wen Xinya left the east room and displayed her hairpin!
Wen Xinya was wearing a plain white skirt with a dark gold to black phoenix embroidered on it. The golden embroidered phoenix between her skirts seemed to be perched on a branch, looking down disdainfully. As she moved with light lotus steps, a golden stream of light suddenly appeared on her slightly swaying sleeves, and the phoenix's gorgeous wings spread out, flapping as if ready to fly. She was so gorgeous and noble in every way!
The pure white and holy carved white hairpin with white jade flowers on her ear, the jade flowers are in full bloom, the petals are spread out, delicate and translucent, like a dancing butterfly, the light yellow to white rice grains between the flowers tremble with her every move, the long silk stamens hang down from the flowers to her ears, the black stamens on the top are so shiny and black that they echo the long earrings on her ears.
"I bow to you for your blood relationship and your upbringing!"
Wen Xinya knelt on the ground and bowed to Grandpa Wen and Grandpa Mo.
Then came the second etiquette, Wen Yuya sat facing east, Zhou Huiyan washed her hands and sat back down, and Wan Niang presented a hairpin.
Zhou Huiyan walked up to Wen Xinya and chanted the blessing again: "In this auspicious month and day, I am here to serve you. I respect your dignity and be prudent in your virtue. May you live a long life and receive blessings forever."
Then he took off Wen Wenya's hairpin and knelt down to put a hairpin in it for her. Zhou Tianyu adjusted the hairpin for Wen Wenya and went into the room to change into a long gown with curved hem that matched the hairpin on her head.
The hairpin on Wen Xinya's head was replaced with a holy white tortoiseshell phoenix with spread wings carved from red coral and inlaid with six jade and red jadeite beads. The fiery red beads hung in front of her forehead and swayed gracefully, like a phoenix holding a pearl. She wore a long gown embroidered with red stamens and auspicious grass and clouds and geese. The auspicious grass spread out as she walked gracefully, and she looked like the auspicious grass swaying in the wind, graceful and elegant.
Then Wen Xinya bowed twice to Grandpa Wen and Grandpa Mo to show her respect and love.
Three plus etiquette!
"In the right year, in the order of the month, all are blessed. Brothers are present to complete their virtue. Huangdi has no boundaries, and receives the blessing of heaven."
Remove the hairpins, add the hairpins and crown, and the praisers will wear the crown properly! Add the hairpins and crown to match the big sleeves robe dress.
She wore a large white and holy crown with carved rose flowers on her head. The paper-thin petals shone brightly in the orange sunlight. Thin silver stamens poked out from among the petals. The blackest and brightest core at the top of the silver stamens trembled delicately. She wore a long nine-tailed phoenix robe that dragged on the ground, which looked noble and dignified.
Wen Xinya knelt down facing south to worship heaven and earth.
Next came the banquet.
The promoter offered the wine, Zhou Huiyan took it and said the blessing: "The sweet wine is rich, and the recommendation is fragrant. I bow and accept the sacrifice, and it will bring you good luck. I will receive the blessing from heaven and live a long and healthy life."
Wen Xinya bowed, took the sweet wine and sat down, kneeling down to sprinkle some wine on the ground as a libation. Then she symbolically touched her lips with the wine, and then placed the wine on the table. Wanniang served the rice, and Wen Xinya took it and ate a little symbolically.
Next is the character "笄".
Zhou Huiyan said: "Now that the rituals are ready, let's choose an auspicious day in the month to announce your name. Your name is Kong Jia, which means you are suitable for a gentleman. You will be given the name of Huafu, and I will protect you forever."
Wen Xinya replied, "Although I am not smart, I will serve you day and night!"
At this time, Mr. Wen looked at Wen Yuya, and said solemnly: "It drinks the dew with its breath, so it is pure; it does not eat millet, so it is honest; it does not live in a nest, so it is frugal; it responds to the weather in moderation, so it is trustworthy. You should remember the purity, honesty, frugality and trustworthiness of the cicada!"
Wen Xinya listened to the instruction solemnly: "Although I am not smart, I will obey you!"
After Wen Xinya greeted the main guest, spectators, host and sponsor, he bowed to the onlookers to express his gratitude.
"The ceremony is over!"