A Case Study of JinDarye

Abstract

This study aims to establish the value of JinDarye's tradition, contribute to the proper establishment of contemporary JinDarye practices, and examine the historical changes of JinDarye as well as the characteristics and cases of Su-yeon JinDarye and Baekin JinDarye. Firstly, in the historical evolution of JinDarye, both “Uisikheonda” and “JinDarye” were performed during the Silla period. In the Goryeo period, the ritual of JinDarye was observed in state ceremonies and palace rituals. In the Joseon period, as the state's order of etiquette was established, the court rituals were also restructured, leading to the transformation and development of JinDarye. Secondly, the content of Su-yeon JinDarye was examined, focusing on the “Mushinjinchangwigye” carried out in the Year of the Rat (1848) when King Heonjong hosted a feast for Queen Sunwon’s sixtieth birthday. As a case study, the Su-yeon JinDarye of Baek Geun-hee, the director of the Hakjeon Academy of Korean Tea Studies, was explored. Thirdly, Baekin JinDarye was reviewed, focusing on the contents of the “hoesak”, a gathering held by the king or crown prince the day after the Jin-yeon (feast) to encourage and reward the officials who worked hard for the feast. The Baekin JinDarye which is staged at the Daegu World Tea Culture Festival to 100 people, who were honored for their contributions to tea culture development including the committee chairman Lee Jin-soo, was used for its case. In conclusion, the JinDarye ritual was a ceremony for wishing well-being and blessings. Based on thorough authentication and recreation of JinDarye rituals, it is important to reestablish it in a desirable direction. Through the excavation and continuation of the original form of ceremonial culture, contemporary JinDarye practices should be reestablished and developed. It is also necessary to modernize the cultural content of JinDarye while preserving its values and spirit, thus ensuring its preservation as a valuable cultural heritage.