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May 6th, 2008 at 2:59 am

Ancestral Rites Performed at Jongmyo

The ancestral rites were performed this past weekend at Jongmyo Shrine:

May 4, SEOUL, South Korea — A group of traditional dancers perform an ancient ritual at Jongmyo Shrine to honor the spirits of ancient kings and queens. The shrine in Seoul is one of several South Korean structures designated as a world heritage site by UNESCO. (Yonhap)
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You can read more about the shrine and the ancestral rites by reading my prior posting about the Jongmyo Shrine.

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