According to a legend, the ribbon-cutting originated in western Europe. The shipbuilding industry in ancient western Europe was relatively developed, and the launch of new ships often attracted thousands of spectators. In order to prevent the crowd from rushing to the new ship and causing accidents, the host set up a "defense line" with a rope far away from the hull before the new ship was launched. After the launching ceremony of the new ship is ready, the host will cut the ribbon for the audience to visit. Later, the rope was changed into a ribbon. People named it "ribbon cutting".

According to another legend, the ribbon-cutting originated in America. 19 12, a large American department store is about to open. For good luck, the boss opened the shop door early in the morning and tied a cloth belt in front of it to attract attention. However, shortly before leaving the store, one of the boss's daughters 10 ran out of the store with a puppy and accidentally broke the cloth belt. Suddenly, customers waiting outside the door filed in and rushed to buy goods.

Soon, the boss opened a new shop, and he asked his daughter to break the cloth belt on purpose. Sure enough, it is rich. Therefore, it is considered a good omen for the younger daughter to break the cloth belt. They followed suit, replacing the cloth belt with colored ribbons and cutting the ribbons with scissors instead of children tearing the cloth belt. Today it has become a popular "ribbon-cutting" ceremony.