The Beauty of Molten Iron

Posted by Ali S. in Arts & Crafts, Video Clips on March 24, 2009 at 8:30 pm



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In Nuanquan, China there is a unique tradition dating back about 500 years to celebrate the Lantern Festival. Instead of using fireworks like any old place – or that the fact that fireworks were invented in China back in the 12th century – these folks celebrate it by using something a bit more dangerous and beautiful with molten iron which is then flung at a wall creating a cascade of sparks. What do they use for protection? Sheep skins and a hat…

**I highly recommend watching this clip by clicking on the High Quality button to really enjoy it!

via – Gizmodo


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5 comments to "The Beauty of Molten Iron"

  1. Gary
    March 24th, 2009 at 10:15 pm

    Not that is just plain cool! I doubt anyone would be allowed to do that In the US.

  2. Johnny Cat
    March 24th, 2009 at 11:22 pm

    Well I for one welcome our new Chinese Financial Leaders and hope stuff like this follows!

  3. Christophe
    March 25th, 2009 at 6:46 am

    It looks like Chinese work environment quality and safety have been around for quite some time... Who would have guessed?

    Neat anyway ;)

  4. Skipweasel
    March 25th, 2009 at 2:38 pm

    Vaguely related, if you want some night-time sparkly fun, tie a wad of wire wool to an 8' wire, light it and whirl it round your head. Don't do this near anything damaged by sparks - like car paintwork or even windows!

    Fun, though.

  5. dooflotchie
    March 25th, 2009 at 6:41 pm

    Very, very cool! :-D


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