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Fireworks attract big crowds
Local people and tourists gathered in Xinghai Bay Square to appreciate the fireworks during their Spring Festival holiday in Dalian, Northeast China's Liaoning Province. Many different kinds of glittering fireworks over four days of displays lightened the night sky and helped bring about a festive atmosphere. The city has celebrated its Spring Fireworks and Firecrackers Festival since 1996. Setting off fireworks, a traditional custom for Chinese people, is an activity which most people participate in and enjoy. "I come to see the fireworks show every year and this year's event was amazing, even better and more beautiful than before," said one spectator, surnamed Niu. Many people climbed to a high point in order to get the best view. In spite of the cold, the crowd watched attentively and cheered at the various explosions and change of colours and shapes in the sky. After the 20-minutes show, many people couldn't wait to set off their own fireworks. The spectators also enjoyed several kinds of delicious delicacies. Some of the most popular and more old-fashioned attractions were four Mongolian yurts. There, people sat and had barbecued food, drank milk tea, listened to Mongol stringed instruments, and enjoyed performances of folk music. To get away from the cold, people could go into the Xinghai Fair and Exhibition Centre and do exercise. Badminton, billiards, table tennis and basketball were all on offer. Over at Labour Park, another festival venue, there are more than 10,000 lanterns and lights in readiness for the Lantern Festival, which falls on the 15th day of the first month in the lunar year, or February 24. |
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