Enthronement of the Emperor of Manchukio. Mr Pu Yi, the former "Boy Emperor" of China was yesterday enthroned as emperor of Manchukio at hainking, the capital of Manchukio. Previous to this he observed the four days fast in this fast Pu Yi observed the Chew dynasty ritual for purification before invoking heaven and petitioning for an Imperial mandate. For these four days he was not permitted to see the Empress or any female relatives. Part of the coronation ceremonies took place in a sacred temple enclosure. Here, in the presence of only six people, he mounted three tiers of earth and turned to the south while priests burnt wood and incense. March 02, 1934. (Photo by Sport and General Press Agency Limited).

Enthronement of the Emperor of Manchukio. Mr Pu Yi, the former "Boy Emperor" of China was yesterday enthroned as emperor of Manchukio at hainking, the capital of Manchukio. Previous to this he observed the four days fast in this fast Pu Yi observed the Chew dynasty ritual for purification before invoking heaven and petitioning for an Imperial mandate. For these four days he was not permitted to see the Empress or any female relatives. Part of the coronation ceremonies took place in a sacred temple enclosure. Here, in the presence of only six people, he mounted three tiers of earth and turned to the south while priests burnt wood and incense. March 02, 1934. (Photo by Sport and General Press Agency Limited)

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