In Korean spirituality, the soul and spirit of a person is defined as Hon-Baek. Hon is the soul that rises to heaven, while the Baek is the spirit body that is interred underground.
Jongmyo shrine was dedicated to hold ancestor worship ceremonies led by the incumbent Joseon King to please the Hon-Baek, the soul and spirits of the deceased kings and queens of the Joseon Dynasty.
During an elaborate annual Royal ancestral ritual at the Jongmyo shrine, court music- more than 550 years old- composed by King Sejong the Great(1397-1450) is performed.
Some 45 dishes of cooked and raw food are served on elevated ceremonial dishes with drinks. " The offering of uncooked meat and food are a reflection of an ancient tradition of rituals that go back to prehistoric times when raw food was consumed uncooked, " according to the Korean Cultural Heritage Administration.
The following prayer was offered to the spirits of the ancestor : " On this beautiful occasion, please experience a number of ceremonial dishes which have been prepared with longing heart while adhering to proper guidance."
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