The three basic contents of adult ceremonies in ancient China are: uniforms, ritual utensils and music.

1. Clothing system

1. Caiyi: Caiyi is the children's clothes worn before saluting. According to Guanli's information: the style is short coat and trousers, 缁 (black) cloth as the clothes, and vermilion brocade border - I wonder if the girl is also black? But it is recommended to wear brighter colors. Wear ordinary cloth shoes. Comb your hair into a double bun.

2. Initial additions: hairpins, ropa, and a plain underskirt, like a middle coat. There is no decoration on the edge of the clothes, and the belt is made of ordinary fine cloth.

3. Add: hairpins and deep robes with curved trains.

4. Three plus: hairpin crown. Formal long-sleeved gown with long skirt and top. Pei Ribbon and other accessories.

2. Ritual utensils

1. 1 cup of sweet wine: It can be replaced by ordinary, milder white wine. It is recommended to use a simple-shaped wine glass.

2. 1 portion of rice: You can use a shallow plate or small bowl to spread a layer of rice symbolically, and prepare a pair of bamboo chopsticks.

3. A small table: used as a table for setting the wine banquet, with 1 cup of wine and 1 portion of rice on it. ④ 3 mats: 1 is placed on the east side of the venue, used to place the items to be worn. Three sets of Hanfu. The other two are placed side by side on the west side of the center of the venue, with seat cushions (used for kneeling). ⑤ 1 washbasin: Just fill an ordinary basin with water, prepare towels and mild hand sanitizer, and place it on the north side of the mat where the Hanfu is placed.

4. Incense burner, incense.

5. 1 national flag wall chart.

6. A number of seat cushions for spectators.

3. Music

Rite is the order of heaven and earth; music is the harmony of heaven and earth. Chinese ritual and music civilization is a whole, and ritual and music are inseparable. Of course, silk and bamboo orchestral music is indispensable throughout the ceremony. But I hope to choose elegant ancient songs, such as "High Mountain" and "Flowing Water". Musical instruments such as harp and zither are the best.

Extended information:

The coming-of-age ceremony for men and women in ancient times:

The original intention of the coming-of-age ceremony in ancient times was to prohibit intermarriage with minors of the opposite sex. The crowning ceremony is an advanced and representative form of coming-of-age ceremony. It can also be said to be a moral review of adults' marriage qualifications.

The ancient male coming of age ceremony:

The crown ceremony evolved from the adult ceremony that was popular in clan society and continued until the Ming Dynasty. The specific ceremony is for the recipient to tie up his hair and wear a hat in the ancestral temple.

Since there are many costumes to be worn, including crowns, hats, futou, clothes, leather belts, shoes and boots, etc., it is divided into 3 important procedures, which are made of different materials and represent different The hats of meaning are put on one by one.

After the "three additions", the father or other elders or guests must add another "zi" in addition to the real name. Only men with the "name" will be qualified to choose a spouse and get married in the future.

Women's coming-of-age ceremony:

Compared with men's crowning ceremony, women's coming-of-age ceremony is called hairpin ceremony, also called hairpin addition. It is held when the girl is 15 years old and is replaced by the girl's parents. She tied her hair up and added a hairpin; changing her hair style meant that her girlhood was over and she could get married.

Reference material: Han coming-of-age ceremony? Baidu Encyclopedia