Opening Ceremony A ceremony is held when the business opens. Generally, lights and decorations are hung, couplets are posted, firecrackers are set off, plaques are hung to receive gifts, and guests are entertained. Banners such as "Fair trade, no deception for children or the elderly", "Genuine goods and fair prices", and "It is settled for now, the market price is different in the morning and evening" are posted in the store. Most businesses employ shop assistants (salesmen), and their rules are roughly the same as those of handicraftsmen recruiting apprentices. In the early stage, they are not paid, but only provided with food, clothing, and housing, and work in the store all day long. After the three-year term is over, they are retained and paid through negotiation (mostly through middlemen). Talented employees who are trusted by the store owner are often entrusted with important tasks and sent to the branch store to manage the store or the general manager of the store owner. Those who are more active and good at managing and financial management are sent to warehouses in Laohekou, Wuhan and other places to manage the incoming and outgoing goods. At the end of the year, all branches and warehouse staff gather in the business to hold group worship activities. Among them, the business with prosperous business and high profits holds a big banquet to celebrate. Some shop owners will also distribute "red envelopes (bonuses)" according to the position, ability and contribution of the shop assistants. On the ninth day of the first lunar month of the New Year, the shop doors are generally closed, and beggars who can congratulate and say auspicious words will be rewarded. This custom has gradually faded near the liberation, and was abolished after the founding of New China. Taboos on Shipping Before the founding of New China, the import and export of goods in Zhushan mainly relied on river transportation. Wooden boats are divided into two types: ferries and cargo ships. "Paddle boats" are used for pedestrians to cross the river; "Qiuzi", "Paddle boats" and "Shenbozi" are used to transport goods or long-distance passengers. There are titles for boat drivers. The helmsman is called Taigong, and the boatman is called a man. Among the Taigongs, there is a distinction between the helmsman (helmsman) and the head (rower). The helmsman dominates safety, gives strict orders, and handles decisively. If there is any slack or improper operation, he will shout, stamp his feet and curse. Because boat owners travel around the world, they generally join the "Green Gang" and "Red Gang". The boat gang believes in Yang Siye, and Yang Si Temples are built at each dock. The rules of the boat gang are strict, especially the rules for sailing. A red cloth is hung on the bow, and a rooster is prepared in advance, as well as firecrackers, incense, candles, yellow paper, wine, meat and other items. When sailing, the boat leader burns incense, burns paper, and sets off firecrackers, cuts the cock's comb, and sprinkles its blood on the bow: Taigong leads the sailors to worship the water god and pray for the protection of the gods for smooth sailing. After the boat leaves the shore and sets sail, the boat leader leads the shouting of "calls". During the voyage, it is taboo to say unlucky words such as "collision, hitting, sinking, capsizing, laying, difficult, dragging, and fishing". If a rat in the boat comes ashore, the boat will not sail that day and will set sail on another auspicious day. Industry customs Zhushan County craftsmen include iron, copper, gold, silver, tin, brick and tile, wood, masonry, stone, and bamboo craftsmen. Most of these craftsmen do work on site. There are two ways to calculate labor. One is to calculate labor by day, which is called "point work"; the other is to contract by piece, which is called "package work". Employers usually entertain craftsmen with tea, cigarettes, wine and meat. When carpenters and masons participate in building a house, the host will host a banquet when they start work, set up doors and erect frames. When putting up the roof beams, the host will not only host a banquet to entertain the craftsmen and helpers, but also post red couplets, set off firecrackers, and give the craftsmen "red envelopes". This custom has been used until now. Artists in various industries respect the traditional customs of their own industries and each has their own ancestors to worship. Skilled craftsmen in various industries also naturally form guilds, and hold sacrificial activities on the birthday of the ancestors. Their leaders are responsible for organizing them, and all the expenses of the sacrificial activities are shared by the members. Each guild generally has a permanent venue, and the general manager handles daily affairs. The head of the guild is elected by the members, responsible for formulating the rules of the industry and the sacrificial ritual procedures, and supervising the members to abide by them consciously. This custom had faded by the end of the Republic of China and disappeared after the founding of New China. Apprentices must choose an auspicious day to pay respect to their teachers. The apprentice's family will prepare a banquet, invite the middleman (introducer), relatives, friends, clan leaders and others to accompany them, hold a ceremony of apprenticeship, kowtow and sign an apprenticeship contract. Generally, it takes three years to become an apprentice. During the three years, the master will take care of food, accommodation, labor, and clothing, or give some pocket money at will, but no wages. Some apprentices will be given a set of tools by the master when they complete their apprenticeship and start their own business. Some apprentices will also prepare a banquet to entertain the master, give gifts, and thank the master for passing on his skills. After the founding of New China, various artists still have the habit of accepting apprentices and passing on their skills, and the etiquette has become simpler.