It’s nearly Chinese New Year and a traditional part of the celebrations is to light fireworks to mark the end of the old and the start of the new. Organised fireworks displays can be fun events ...

The night sky over SM Mall of Asia (MOA) shimmered and exploded in an incredible display of color and sound as the 12th Philippine International Pyromusical Competition (PIPC) concluded its five-week ...

Given the country’s status as the world’s leading exporter of pretty much anything, it shouldn’t come as a huge surprise that most of our fireworks are also made in China. Add to that the ...

Historians believe that black powder (gunpowder), the explosive ingredient in fireworks, was invented in China about A.D. 1000. The Italians were the first Europeans to develop fireworks into an ...

Fireworks release sulphur dioxide, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, and particulate matter, all of which are detrimental to the environment. China’s fireworks ban sparks fiery debate ahead of ...

Meanwhile, Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor announced that Saturday’s fireworks show to celebrate the Lunar New Year has been cancelled. The KMB double-decker was travelling from Sha ...

The viral video predates Holi and shows Chinese New Year celebrations held between January 29 and February 12 this year. A video allegedly showing Holi celebrations in China is making the rounds on ...