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Aaron Bickert

The Origin of Fireworks Video - Modern Marvels - HISTORY.com - 0 views

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  • Aaron Bickert on 29 Jan 14
     
    3 min. video detailing the history of fireworks in China. Excellent resource with illustrations of what ancient Chinese fireworks looked like. 
Aaron Bickert

History of Ancient Chinese Fireworks' Invention - 0 views

www.buzzle.com/...reworks-invention-history.html

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    Article that includes information concerning the invention of gunpowder as well as the inception stories of fireworks and firecrackers. Author lists the story of the Chinese cook who accidentally discovered fireworks as well as the legend of Chinese monk (Li Tian), who used firecrackers in Hunan Province to ward off evil spirits. 
Aaron Bickert

History of Fireworks - 0 views

chemistry.about.com/...fireworkhistory.htm

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    About.com article summarizing the invention of fireworks and gunpowder. Also mentions the introduction of firecrackers during the Tang dynasty (618-907AD) and future tech development that resulted from gunpowder and fireworks. 
Aaron Bickert

The History of Fireworks - China culture - 1 views

kaleidoscope.cultural-china.com/...10Kaleidoscope8486.html

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  • Aaron Bickert on 29 Jan 14
     
    Brief description of the history of fireworks in China. Includes origin story of fireworks in which Chinese cook mixes charcoal, sulphur, and saltpeter together in a bamboo shoot. The article also discusses Chinese monk's invention of firecrackers.
haiyun lu

TLC Family "Frozen Fireworks" - 0 views

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  • Fireworks are traditional Chinese New Year fodder -- in fact, the Chinese invented fireworks. Make your own "frozen fireworks" to celebrate the new year.
Neal Brethauer

China Lantern Festival, 2012 Chinese Lantern Festival: Customs, Activities, Glutinous R... - 0 views

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  • Falling on the 15th day of the first lunar month, Lantern Festival is the first significant festival after Spring Festival, so called because the most important activity during the night of the event is watching lanterns
  • it is regarded as the most recreational among all the Chinese festivals and a festival for appreciating the bright full moon, and family reunion.
  • including watching lanterns and fireworks, guessing lantern riddles, performing folk dances, and eating yuanxiao
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  • During the Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD), Buddhism flourished in China. So in order to popularize Buddhism, one of the emperors gave an order to light lanterns in the imperial palace to worship and show respect for Buddha on the 15th day of the first lunar month. During the Tang (618 - 907), Song (960 - 1279), Ming (1368 - 1644) and Qing (1644 - 1911) dynasties, lighting lanterns became a tradition for Chinese people.
  • Beginning from the Song Dynasty (960 - 1279), guessing lantern riddles is regarded as an indispensable part of the Lantern Festival
  • Lion Dance, and Walking on StiltsDerived from the Three Kingdoms Period (220-280), the lion dance is an excellent traditional art that adds infinite fun to any celebration including the Lantern Festival
  • According to ancient custom, the lion is a symbol of boldness and strength that can protect people, so by performing the lion dance, everyone prays for an auspicious and happy life.
Aaron Bickert

Symbolism of Colours - Chinese Customs - 0 views

www.nationsonline.org/...colours.htm

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  • Aaron Bickert on 29 Jan 14
     
    Article about the meaning of different colors in Chinese culture. Also provides historical info about these colors and helps to explain why firecrackers and other Lunar New Year objects are painted red and gold. 
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