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10. Opening the Gates

The deacons pair off in order to open the five Yi (or "Rites") Gates which are beyond them on the south side of the Central Courtyard and the five Ling Xing Gates. In Confucius temples, the Yi Gates and the Ling Xing Gates are only open during Confucian ceremonies and are securely barred once the ceremonies are concluded. At all other times, except in the case of certain privileged persons, side doors are used for entering or leaving the temple, out of deference to Confucius.