Spring Festival-Setting off Fireworks 2/2

The Fireworks in Tiananmen Square for 60 Anniversary of Founding New China

Recently in big cities throughout China, people have not been allowed to set off fireworks whenever they want because there are so many high buildings in the downtown areas. The Government still allows people to set off fireworks during a 16 day period, from the last day of the New Year to the 15th day, which is our Lantern Festival. On the last and first days of the New Year, people can set off fireworks for the whole day, but from the second to the fifteenth days, the proper time is from 7 AM to 12 o’clock at night. Last year, in the last legal day of setting fireworks, the north building next to the New CCTV headquarters accidently caught fire as a result of a stray firework. It was nearing its completion as part of CCTV’s Headquarters and would be used as a five star hotel. This building was still unoccupied.

As technology has developed over the years, fireworks continue to become bigger and louder. Although the sound and display have becme more impressive, they have also become more dangerous. It is part of our tradition but we have to use it in proer ways. People were also impressed by the fireworks for China’s 60th anniversary and the opening ceremony for the Olympics. I believe that these two displays were among the best fireworks shows in the world!

I will set off fireworks just after 12 o’clock to welcome the New Year and also make a wish that the people I know are safe and U China Travel will continue to succeed in the coming year.