Jinan Hyanggyo Holds Traditional Ceremony for Jinan County Governor's Inauguration

Jinan Hyanggyo held the traditional ceremony for the inauguration of Jeon Chun-seong, the 50th Jinan County Governor, on the 7th at the Daeseongjeon Hall of Jinan Hyanggyo. Photo by Jinan County Office

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Go Dallyoung] Jinan Hyanggyo (Jeongyo Son Seokgi) held the inauguration ritual for the 50th Jeon Chunsung, Jinan County Governor, at the Daeseongjeon of Jinan Hyanggyo on the 7th.

The inauguration ritual is a Confucian ceremony in which the state or individuals report significant events to ancestral shrines or deities before or after the event. Since ancient times, newly appointed local governors have held memorial rites for sages at Hyanggyo.

Jeongyo Son Seokgi said, “I sincerely congratulate Governor Jeon Chunsung on his election and consider it an honor to hold the inauguration ritual at Jinan Hyanggyo today. I ask for more interest and affection toward Hyanggyo in the future.”

Jinan County Governor Jeon Chunsung stated, “I sincerely thank Jeongyo Son Seokgi of Jinan Hyanggyo and the Confucian scholars who prepared the inauguration ritual, and I will do my best for the development of Jinan Hyanggyo,” adding, “I will become a Jinan County Governor who embraces the voices and hearts of the residents.”

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