Asan City Holds Memorial Ceremony for Hong Gashin at Manjeondang

The memorial ceremony for Manjeondang Hong Gashin, a Confucian scholar from the Joseon Dynasty originally from Asan, Chungnam, was held on the 20th at Yeongjeonggak in Yeomchi-eup, Asan City.

The memorial ceremony for Manjeondang Hong Gashin, a Confucian scholar from the Joseon Dynasty who was born in Asan, Chungnam, was held on the 20th at Yeongjeonggak in Yeomchi-eup, Asan City.

Over 100 people attended the ceremony, including Mayor Park Kyunggui, Vice Chairman Maeng Uiseok of the Asan City Council, members of the Asan City Confucian Association, and local residents.

Mayor Park Kyunggui, serving as the chief officiant, lit incense and offered the first cup, followed by Lee Jongseol, president of the Deoksu Lee Clan Central Association as the second officiant, and Hong Yongseon, president of the Nanyang Hong Clan Central Association as the third officiant, who each made their offerings in turn.

Mayor Park Kyunggui stated, "Manjeondang Hong Gashin was an outstanding Confucian scholar born in Asan and an exemplary local administrator who cared for the lives of the people," and added, "We will continue our efforts to promote the region's rich history and cultural assets to future generations, including the construction of a history museum within Asan Culture Park."

Meanwhile, Manjeondang Hong Gashin was a civil official of the mid-Joseon period born in Asan, who served as the magistrate of Buyeo, governor of Suwon, and governor of Paju, Hongju, and Haeju. He was recognized for his achievements in suppressing the Imonghak Rebellion during his tenure as governor of Hongju, and was awarded the first-class title of Cheongnangongsin. In Asan City, Hong Gashin's tomb, shrine, and memorial hall have been established, and a memorial ceremony is held every year on the 17th day of the 7th lunar month, organized by the local Confucian association.

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