1.The ceremony ¡§Shi Dian¡¨
began (5:30 a.m.):
2.The first strike on the Drum
¡§Jin Drum¡¨ (also called ¡§Dacheng Drum¡¨) was put horizontally on the western side of Jii Gate.The ¡§Music¡¨ Students strike the edge of the drum first, and continue striking the core of the drum with two sticks.The tempo is from slow to fast and from weak to strong, and finally from strong to weak.When the tempo stopped, the Students strike the drum again powerfully.At the same time, ¡§Yong Bell¡¨ which was put on the eastern side of Jii Gate is also struck powerfully by the Students to show the ending.Now the sky will dawn, and the sounds of the Drum and the Bell register people¡¦s profound respect for Confucius.
3.The second strike on the Drum
According to the former rules, the ¡§Music¡¨ Students still strike ¡§Jin Drum¡¨ and ¡§Yong Bell¡¨.The frequency became two strikes at one time.At the same time, the ¡§Music¡¨ and the ¡§Dance¡¨ Students and the Executants stand on the both sides of the steps and are ready to come in the square.
4.The third strike on the Drum
According to the former rules, the ¡§Music¡¨ Students still strike ¡§Jin Drum¡¨ and ¡§Yong Bell¡¨.The frequency became three strikes at one time.At the same time, the ¡§Courtesy¡¨ Students lead the Sacrifice Officers to stand on the both sides of the steps.
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