Molten iron fireworks light up Chinese New Year in Shanghai

STORY: Molten iron fireworks light up Chinese New Year in Shanghai DATELINE: Jan. 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:25 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of molten iron fireworks show at the Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park STORYLINE: A splendid molten iron fireworks show is staged at the Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park to celebrate the Chinese New Year. The traditional folk art of throwing molten iron to create fireworks is usually performed to celebrate festivals. The tradition, known as "Dashuhua" in Chinese, is believed to have originated around 1,000 years ago. The show will last until the Lantern Festival on Feb. 5. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Shanghai, China. (XHTV)

Molten iron fireworks staged in Shanghai to celebrate Chinese New Year

STORY: Molten iron fireworks staged in Shanghai to celebrate Chinese New Year DATELINE: Jan. 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:47 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: CULTURE/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of a molten iron fireworks show in Shanghai, China STORYLINE: Performers created spectacular spark displays with splashes of molten iron at Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park during China's Spring Festival. The tradition, known as "Dashuhua" in Chinese, is believed to have originated around 1,000 years ago. The custom features throwing hot liquid iron onto cold walls, conveying people's best wishes for the New Year. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Shanghai, China. (XHTV)