Fireworks

Sunset and the crowds have already been there for hours.

The fireworks begin at 10 p.m.

Every year a much anticipated event comes round – ‘The Celebration of Light’ Fireworks competition. Since the inception of this fabulous mid-summer festival almost 20 years ago, I have a dear friend who has not missed a single event.

There was one year we even ended up climbing to the rooftop level of his 35th floor penthouse apartment to take in the show. Imagine three to four hundred thousand people crowded into the city center. Consider the fact that most have to wait at least 2 to 3 hours to watch a 25 minute fireworks display. I must say that it is always well worth the wait for such an amazing fireworks show set to music. History of fireworks
Fireworks originated in China some 2,000 years ago. The most prevalent legend has it that fireworks were discovered or invented by accident by a Chinese cook working in a field kitchen and he mixed a concoction that burned out of control. When it was compressed in an enclosure (a bamboo tube), the mixture exploded with bright coloured lights.

Thought: Light shines brightest in the dark. It’s a great reminder that we are to let our light shine in this darkened world. Most living things are drawn to the light...

The finale.