Xiongnu Seasonal Governance Rituals

Daily Rituals

• Morning: Shanyu exits camp and bows to the rising sun
• Evening: Bows to the moon

Meeting Protocols

• Seating: Elders on the left, facing north
• Auspicious days: Wu and Ji days (戊己)

Expected Outcomes

• Religious observance maintained
• Accurate population and livestock records
• Tribal cohesion through shared ceremonies

Verification

• Confirm all three annual gatherings (正月, 五月, autumn) are accounted for with correct locations and purposes
• Validate that population and livestock census data from the autumn Dailin assembly is complete and current
• Check that daily rituals (morning sun bow, evening moon bow) and meeting protocols (left seating, 戊己 days) are observed consistently