What etiquette should children in ancient schools hold when they enter school?

In ancient times, the opening ceremony was called "entering ceremony", which included four mysterious steps: dressing up, paying homage to the teacher, washing hands and heart, and opening a pen.

Admission ceremony:

Sacrificial ceremony: On the day of school, parents will take their children to the ancestral hall for a sacrificial ceremony to show their respect and gratitude to their ancestors.

Bandu ceremony: On the day of admission, parents will choose an experienced teacher as Bandu's teacher to accompany their children into the campus and greet the beginning of a new learning stage in a sacred and solemn atmosphere.

Opening ceremony: Students dedicate their first brush to the teacher, who will teach them the correct pen-holding posture and writing skills, symbolizing entering the formal learning stage.

Admission banquet:

Admission Banquet: Parents will invite parents of relatives, friends and classmates to attend the admission banquet. Auspicious symbol: There will be various dishes and drinks symbolizing auspiciousness at the banquet, such as candied haws and peaches, which symbolize the smoothness and auspiciousness of children on their way to school. Gifts: At the end of the banquet, relatives, friends and classmates will give their children some property or books as a blessing and encouragement.

After the admission ceremony:

Attendance ceremony: After students enter school, they will hold a formal attendance ceremony to show their respect for teachers and inherit their dignity. Incense Sacrifice: During the study process, students will regularly offer incense sacrifices to show their respect for their ancestors and sages, and pray for them to bless their academic success. Graduation ceremony: After students finish their studies, they will hold a graduation ceremony, which is a solemn ceremony and marks the formal graduation of students.

Learning etiquette:

In ancient times, students also received a series of etiquette training after entering school, such as: respecting teachers and attaching importance to teaching: students should be educated to respect teachers and respect teachers' teaching and regulations. Teachers' moral requirements: educate students to respect teachers, have a respectful attitude and listen to teachers' teachings with an open mind. Friendship with classmates: Pupils and classmates should be trained to unite, help each other and make progress together.

These ritual activities played an important role in the enrollment process of children in ancient schools, aiming at cultivating their awareness of respecting teachers and teaching, respecting traditional culture and family values, and bringing blessings and celebrations to their learning path.