Yenching Almanac - Yenching Almanac

A book that records the annual events in Beijing during the Qing Dynasty. 1 volume. Written by Dun Chong (1854-1911). Published in the autumn of 1906 by Wende-sai of Beijing Liulichang. Based on the format and content of works such as "Jingchu Saijiki", "Teijing Jingbutsu Lue", and "Jikkakyu Bunkou", this book describes the annual events in Yanjing (the old name of Beijing) and its surrounding areas during the late Qing Dynasty, as well as the customs, sightseeing, arts and crafts, and products, from New Year's Day to New Year's Eve in December. Although this book sometimes contains misconceptions and doubts, it is beautifully and concisely written and objectively summarized, making it useful for learning about the customs, scenic places, and historical sites of Beijing in the late Qing Dynasty. It is also useful for considering the influence of Japanese annual events and folk customs.

[Kawagoe Yasuhiro]

"Yenjing Almanac - Beijing Annual Events" (Heibonsha, Toyo Bunko) translated by Katsutoshi Ono

Source: Shogakukan Encyclopedia Nipponica About Encyclopedia Nipponica Information | Legend

中国、清(しん)代の北京(ペキン)における年中行事を記した本。1巻。敦崇(とんすう)（1854―1911）著。1906年秋、北京琉璃廠(ルリチャン)の文徳斎から刊行。『荊楚(けいそ)歳時記』『帝京景物略』『日下旧聞考(じっかきゅうぶんこう)』などの体裁と内容を参考にして、清末の燕京（北京の古名）とその周辺の年中行事を中心に、風俗、遊覧、技芸、物産などを、元旦(がんたん)から12月除夜まで月を追って述べている。本書は、ときに思い違いや疑わしいところもあるが、美しい簡潔な文章で、客観的に要領よくまとめられており、清朝末期の北京の風俗、名勝、古蹟を知るうえで便利である。また日本の年中行事や民俗との影響関係を考えるうえで参考になる。

［川越泰博］

『小野勝年訳『燕京歳時記――北京年中行事記』（平凡社・東洋文庫）』

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