Ministry of Rites
Imperial Chinese government ministry
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A Ministry of Rites also existed in imperial Vietnam. One of its tasks was enforcing the naming taboo.
History
Under the Han, similar functions were performed by the Ministry of Ceremonies. In early medieval China, its functions were performed by other officials including the Grand Herald. Under the Song (10th-13th centuries), its functions were temporarily transferred to the Zhongshu Sheng. Its administration of China's foreign relations was ended by the establishment of the Zongli Yamen in 1861.
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Functions
- Management of imperial court ceremonies and ritual offerings.
- Registration and supervision of Buddhist and Taoist priests within China.
- Management of the Imperial examinations.
- Foreign relations.
In the Republic of China (Taiwan), the functions of this ministry are currently carried out by the following ministries and organs: Foreign Affairs, Education and the Department of Religious and Ceremonial Affairs (the last one being an organ of the Ministry of the Interior). Whereas in the People's Republic of China the functions of this ministry are currently performed by the following ministries and organs: Foreign Affairs, Education and the United Front Work Department also known as National Religious Affairs Administration (the last one being an organ of the Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party).