he Forbidden City.РWhen Emperor Yongle moved the capital from Nanjing to Beijing in 1420, it was at the Temple of Heaven that he performed the important ritual of paying tribute to Heaven and Earth.РEmperor YongleРIntroductionРNearly 600 years later, the Temple of Heaven still stands intact in the south of Beijing.РIt not only presents a beautiful spectacle, but also represents the Chinese pursuit of harmony between Heaven and mortals.РIntroductionРCeremonial Offerings of the EmperorРThe emperor used to offer oblations (祭献) to Heaven here twice a year, in the spring and winter.РThe Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests (祈年殿) was the site of the spring rituals, where the emperor and the ministers would gather for the ceremony signified by the name of the hall.РCeremonial Offerings of the Emperor
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