Page 19 - Firecrackers News Today

KOTA BARU: The Kelantan police detained four men for engaging in a ‘battle of fireworks’ in two groups in the vicinity of Lembah Sireh here, at about 3am on Wednesday.

Another Boy Scout camping story, from Sonny Punch, of Lafayette:

People living in some rural areas in China are going to great lengths to visit long-departed relatives during the annual Ching Ming Festival that their efforts have been dubbed “survival training in the wild”.

Police ban activities that have the potential to disrupt public security, such as Sahur on the Road and playing firecrackers during Ramadan 2024.

Here are some stories from my "How did we survive childhood?" file, describing painful, potentially dangerous encounters:

HAS the legalisation of fireworks and firecrackers gotten out of hand?

A HOUSEHOLD in Sabah caused an uproar online after a few people were seen throwing exploding firecrackers at lion dance performers, reported Sin Chew Daily.

Over 100,000 spectators will participate in the annual Golden Dragon Parade in Los Angeles' Chinatown.

The debate over the ban on setting off fireworks and firecrackers to celebrate the new year arises anew every time the festival comes around. A balance should be struck, and local governments have the leeway to set regulations appropriate to the situation.

The lion dance is synonymous with Chinese New Year, where homeowners and businesses alike hire these troupes with the belief that such performances will usher in good fortune and prosperity.