Chinese New Year celebrations would not be complete without firecrackers and fireworks. Do you know why set off firecrackers, the history of firecrackers and the occasions to light firecrackers?

Fireworks first appeared in 200 BC, when the ancient Chinese would roast pieces of bamboo in a fire. Hollow pockets in the bamboo would explode, and evil spirits would be warded off.

China is recognized as the birthplace of fireworks, which form an integral part of most of the Chinese festivals and traditions. This article tells you more about the legends and the history associated with the invention of fireworks.

2021年11月4日 · Dating back to Tang dynasty China (618-907 AD), it took nearly a millennia for scientists and chemists to transform these early iterations into the fireworks which awe us today. From the early use of fireworks as military smoke signals to the glorious public displays of the modern era, human fascination with explosions has never waned.

2024年1月28日 · From the humble origins of gunpowder in ancient China to the sophisticated displays that light up the night sky during Chinese New Year and the Mid-Autumn Festival, traditional Chinese fireworks carry profound significance.

2021年4月14日 · Fireworks, also called firecrackers or Baozhu in China, are widely used in occasions like festivals, weddings and business-opening ceremonies. As an indispensable part of Chinese folk culture, it has a history of more than 2,000 years.

2024年10月22日 · Symbols of Setting off Fireworks During Chinese New Year. Chinese people believe that fire and loudness can dispel bad luck, and scare away evil spirits. Fireworks are not only set off on New Year's Eve but also on New Year's Day, the fifth and the fifteenth day of the new year (Lantern Festival).

Chinese fireworks or paper fireworks, also known by the French terms feux pyriques or feux arabesques, [1] is a type of optical toy box that displays pictures with twinkling light effects. The pictures are printed or painted on paper, parchment or cardboard plates, and contain perforated elements. A wheel with a spiraling pattern on coloured ...

2025年2月21日 · From the rudimentary firecrackers of the Han Dynasty to the breathtaking displays that grace the night skies during the Lunar New Year and other global celebrations, the rise of Chinese fireworks is a reflection of both cultural heritage and striking innovation.

2025年2月21日 · Fireworks hold a pivotal role in Chinese culture, particularly during the Lunar New Year festivities. The festival, which celebrates the arrival of spring and the beginnings of a new agricultural cycle, sees families gather for reunion dinners, lion dances, and the lighting of …