Worshiping Heaven and Welcoming Back Laozi and Confucius

Chinese civilization has a long-standing tradition of worshiping Heaven. Since Emperor Yao, over 4,000 years ago, whenever a dynastic change occurred and peace was restored across the land, the very first major event was to hold the grand ceremony of worshiping Heaven. Citizens across the nation would celebrate together, praying for blessings from Heaven and protection from the Supreme Deity, ensuring national peace, prosperity, and a smooth destiny for the state. This tradition continued through successive dynasties, all the way to the Qing Empire. In Beijing, the Temple of Heaven remains preserved to this day as the sacred site where emperors held the annual grand ceremony of worshiping Heaven.

The fall of Emperor Xi is comparable to the passing of Emperor Mao in 1976, marking the end of the Communist dynasty and the beginning of a democratic era. This is no ordinary dynastic transition. China will usher in a great revival of civilization. The very first major event will be the restoration of the tradition of worshiping Heaven. In Beijing, grand ceremonies to worship Heaven and welcome Confucius will be held simultaneously at Tiananmen Square and the Temple of Heaven. Citizens from all over will bow in unison, officials and common people alike chanting praises. Confucius will be welcomed back; his statue will rise above Mao’s, prominently displayed at Tiananmen. A colossal statue of Confucius will be reinstalled in Tiananmen Square, while national leaders issue proclamations to mark the ceremony, restoring Chinese civilizational traditions and integrating them with modern universal values. Worshiping Heaven and welcoming Confucius comes first, followed by governance to ensure peace and prosperity.

After the national ceremony, provinces, cities, counties, and towns will independently decide on local ceremonies to worship Heaven and welcome Confucius, allowing celebrations throughout the nation. The central government will not impose uniform regulations, marking the beginning of local autonomy across the country.