There are many professions in the world, but not everyone has their ownprofessional holiday. Knitters, weavers, tailors, fashion designers, furriers, collectors of furniture have their solemn date - Day of light industry. It has existed for more than 30 years and is celebrated annually on the second Sunday of the first summer month.
The industry is engaged in the production of consumer goods from various types of raw materials. It includes several sub-sectors:
Enterprises also manufacture productsproduction and technical purposes for the food, chemical, aviation, furniture, automotive industries. A special feature is a quick return on investment, high mobility of production and the ability to quickly change the range of products.
The factory industry originated in the 18th century.The impetus for technical progress was the complex machines and apparatus: a spinning machine, a weaving machine. It was a transition stage from manual labor to machine labor.
In the 19th century, manyenterprises. This was due to the fact that capitalist factories appeared that used the labor of hired workers, and not serfs. By the end of the century, they determined the industrial development of Russia.
Day of light industry in those days did notwas noted. The main enterprises were located in the centers of handicrafts (tailoring, weaving, lace). The standard of living of the staff was very low, as there was a lack of machinery and a poor raw material base. The situation was aggravated by the economic crisis.
Only in the 20s of the 20th century did theknitting, sewing, shoe industry. The construction of new cotton, silk-weaving, silk-winding factories began. After the war, the enterprises quickly recovered and earned with renewed vigor. And now in 1980 they approve Day of Light Industry. It is like a reward for people for their continuous work, as a memory of our history.
Today, the industry is of great importance - to dress, shoe all residents of the country. There are also problems:
Despite the difficulties, Day of Light Workersindustry is celebrated in June, on the second Sunday of the month. The staff does not hear national fanfares, do not arrange festivals and rallies everywhere, but each company organizes the awarding of prizes and a solemn speech with words of gratitude. In the family circle it is customary to congratulate relatives and friends who work in this industry. They are always pleased to receive congratulations on the Day of Light Industry, for example:
Now it's time to congratulate
An expensive man,
No, I will not dissemble -
You've already plowed a third of a century.
The master's case is afraid,
And the industry is growing,
I wish that the work
Brings income to the house!
