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But the elaborate, computer-controlled displays of contemporary fireworks shows are a long way from the medium’s simpler beginnings in ancient China The thinking goes that someone living in
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This article delves into the rich history and artistry of Chinese fireworks, exploring their evolution, cultural significance, and the craftsmanship that brings them to life
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The cultural depth of Chinese fireworks tradition is profound It symbolizes good fortune, marks events like Lunar New Year, and inspired global pyrotechnics, from European festivals to American Independence Day
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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
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The history of fireworks begins in ancient China with the invention of gunpowder As early as the 2nd century AD, Chinese alchemists searching for an elixir of immortality mixed together saltpeter, sulfur, and charcoal – the essential ingredients of gunpowder
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Learn the history of Chinese fireworks - how they were invented, how they work, and how similar they are to our fireworks today
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