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The Geiontei (lit. "pavilion of welcome and gratitude") was a building located in [[Naha]] Harbor on the island of [[Okinawa Island|Okinawa]], and used to receive and house [[Chinese investiture envoys]] visiting the [[Ryukyu Kingdom|Ryûkyû Kingdom]]. | The Geiontei (lit. "pavilion of welcome and gratitude") was a building located in [[Naha]] Harbor on the island of [[Okinawa Island|Okinawa]], and used to receive and house [[Chinese investiture envoys]] visiting the [[Ryukyu Kingdom|Ryûkyû Kingdom]]. | ||
| − | After staying at the Geiontei for a time, the envoys would then move to the [[Tenshikan]] ("Hall of Heavenly Envoys") in [[ | + | After staying at the Geiontei for a time, the envoys would then move to the [[Tenshikan]] ("Hall of Heavenly Envoys") elsewhere in [[Naha]]. |
It is unclear when the Geiontei was built, but it is known to have existed in the early 16th century. ''Henkaku'' plaques were displayed at the hall each time Chinese envoys visited. | It is unclear when the Geiontei was built, but it is known to have existed in the early 16th century. ''Henkaku'' plaques were displayed at the hall each time Chinese envoys visited. | ||
Revision as of 00:46, 19 October 2015
- Japanese: 迎恩亭 (Geiontei)
The Geiontei (lit. "pavilion of welcome and gratitude") was a building located in Naha Harbor on the island of Okinawa, and used to receive and house Chinese investiture envoys visiting the Ryûkyû Kingdom.
After staying at the Geiontei for a time, the envoys would then move to the Tenshikan ("Hall of Heavenly Envoys") elsewhere in Naha.
It is unclear when the Geiontei was built, but it is known to have existed in the early 16th century. Henkaku plaques were displayed at the hall each time Chinese envoys visited.
References
- "Geiontei." Okinawa Compact Encyclopedia. Ryukyu Shimpo, 1 March 2003.
