LUK
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In ancient China, the Imperial Examinations was a civil service examination system where only the top percentile could pass and be accepted into the imperial bureaucracy. The exams were an annual affair opened to all who were eligible, and offered a chance for upward social and economic mobility.
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Aspiring Imperial Scholars and their families were heavily invested in these exams, as it was oftentimes the only means to lift a family (and even the entire village) out of poverty when their child was chosen as an Imperial Scholar, joining a distinct social class consisting of government officials, prestigious scholars and the political elite.
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Those fortunate enough to gain the ear and trust of a Royal family member could become extremely influential and powerful, and these were coveted positions in the ever-evolving intrigues of Royal Court.
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Intellectuals and aspiring scholars alike turned to the Luk 禄 Deity as he represented rank and status, and it was believed that by asking for his blessings, they could pass the extremely difficult imperial examinations, thus earning the coveted rank of a court official. This practice continues till present day where some families still place incense in front of the Luk 禄 Deity when they offer prayers for the exams and careers of their children.
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Aspiring Imperial Scholars and their families were heavily invested in these exams, as it was oftentimes the only means to lift a family (and even the entire village) out of poverty when their child was chosen as an Imperial Scholar, joining a distinct social class consisting of government officials, prestigious scholars and the political elite.
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Those fortunate enough to gain the ear and trust of a Royal family member could become extremely influential and powerful, and these were coveted positions in the ever-evolving intrigues of Royal Court.
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Intellectuals and aspiring scholars alike turned to the Luk 禄 Deity as he represented rank and status, and it was believed that by asking for his blessings, they could pass the extremely difficult imperial examinations, thus earning the coveted rank of a court official. This practice continues till present day where some families still place incense in front of the Luk 禄 Deity when they offer prayers for the exams and careers of their children.
