Chinese New Year part 4: Fire Crackers & Fireworks 爆和烟火
A Chinese New Year will not be completed if the fireworks and firecrackers are absent.
In the ancient China, people used banboo stems filled with gunpowder to create small explosions to scare away the evil creatures and spirits for the harmony of their lives. Thus, firecrackers were invented and this tradition continues until now.
When I was young, I used to spend the whole night playing firecrackers with my neighbours till midnight during the Chinese New Year. But now, everybody has grown up and are very busy with their careers and studies. Therefore, those sweet memories can only be kept in our hearts.
Nowadays, many types of firecrackers are available. My favourite were those "POP-POP bomb" and "dinosaurs' egg". I was a coward, so I used to think these 2 were save enough for me! Oh....I miss those days!
Firecrackers and fireworks are very hard to find these days. Give them a try if you have a chance!
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I saw so many stalls selling these but I have yet to see or hear anyone playing yet. Times must be bad this year as everything seemed rather quiet until now... except the wet market business.. LOL~
Happy "Niu" Year to you and all in the family. May this year be a healthy, wealthy and prosperous year for everyone. :)
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is it? i seldom see them. However, I heard lots of children playing with them!
haha.....you are absolutely right!
Thanks for your wishes. Same to you too. Wish you a happy and prosperous new year!
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