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Have you ever wonder what the story behind fireworks is?
The Explosive Story of Fireworks!
What you need to know before your trail
The story of fireworks is a lot more complicated than you might realise.
Everyone knows the celebrations across the world use fireworks such as July 4th in America but where were they invented and why?
What do they mean and symbolize? What happens after the bang? Where does the story go then?
Travel Guide
Fireworks around the world
China
This journey takes you all the way to Han Dynasty in China in 200 BC when the first fireworks are said to originate. The early fireworks were bamboo stalks and the scary loud bang was used to keep evil spirits away. The light came later with the invention of an early kind of gunpowder.
America and UK
America uses fireworks on July 4th to celebrate Independence day
In the UK, fireworks are used primarily on Guy Fawkes night when the country marks/celebrates the attempts of one man to blow up parliament…
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Author/Guide Kama Einhorn Destination: Worldwide Departure Time: From 200BC to present day
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