【正】 After the putting away of the seals, theatres select a day on which to close. The eight theatrical companies of the City unite to give a performance (the proceeds from which are given to the theatre employees, after which there are no more plays) until the arrival of New Year’s Day, when the play," Conferring Happiness" (Zhu Fu) opens the theatrical season. This in truth serves to bring in with song a year of tranquility.