There are stories in the sound of firecrackers,

　　There is a smell of fireworks in the world.

　　China is the first country in the world to invent gunpowder.

　　And firecrackers made of gunpowder,

　　It is also the crystallization of the wisdom of ancient Chinese folk customs.

　　In the old days people thought that

　　The sound of the bamboo tube burning and bursting can ward off ghosts and dispel the ominous.

　　This should be the origin of firecrackers.

　　In the "Jing Chu Sui Ji" of the Southern and Northern Dynasties,

　　It records the custom of people burning bamboo tubes in front of the court to avoid evil spirits.

　　After the Sui and Tang Dynasties, people put gunpowder in the bamboo tube, which is more convenient and quick to use.

　　In the Song Dynasty, people used paper to wrap gunpowder to explode.

　　Culture has promoted the technological development of firecrackers time and time again.

　　In the Ming and Qing dynasties, firecrackers developed famous varieties such as double-ring shocking thunder, two-kicking feet, and flying ten-rings.

　　Fireworks are also known as "fireworks", "fireworks", etc.

　　It is another pursuit of light, shadow and shape in addition to the enjoyment of sound.

　　"Gunpowder and Fireworks" have appeared in the Tang Dynasty

　　There are more varieties of fireworks in Ming Dynasty.

　　As time goes by, human thought and culture gradually progress,

　　The manufacture of firecrackers and fireworks has gradually developed a variety of tricks.

　　In terms of craftsmanship, various technologies such as reeling, cutting, bottom paste, mud filling, ignition powder, and eye sealing have also evolved.

　　Firecrackers sound, fireworks flourish,

　　Say goodbye to Muer, fireworks year after year,

　　While highly ornamental, it pushes the festive atmosphere of the festival to a climax.

　　It fully shows the good wishes of the Chinese working people to ward off evil spirits and disasters and welcome good luck.

　　It carries the indelible complex and indescribable emotion in the hearts of Chinese people.

　　Jointly produced by China News Network and Communication University of China

　　Seller: Yu Lan

　　Chief planner: Hu Fangmengqun

　　Producer: Qin Yuming, Wu Qingcai, Qi Bin

　　Editor's guide: Wang Jingwen, Zhao Xijing, Bai Xiaoqing, Zhou Xiaomeng, Sun Hongliang

　　Editorial team: Li Yiying, Cao Hangyu, Lu Xiaoyi, Huo Yifan, Gao Yixuan, Zhang Qiyue, Cai Yu

　　English translation: Liu Wen

　　English translation reviewer: Mo Hong'e

　　Coordinator: Wang Kai, Zeng Nai

　　Editor: Wang Ning

Responsible editor: [Li Ji]