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Move over, regular fireworks—there’s a new (ancient) spectacle in town! China’s mesmerizing iron fireworks, a 500-year-old folk art from Shanxi province, are now dazzling global audiences with their molten magic.
Imagine heating liquid iron to a sizzling 1,600°C ( hotter than lava!) and hurling it against walls to create bursts of golden sparks. This isn’t sci-fi—it’s a real tradition preserved by local artisans. Lucy, our cultural explorer, takes us to a Shanxi town where these fiery shows light up festivals, blending science, art, and sheer bravery.
Why it’s trending: UNESCO-listed since 2020, these displays are now getting TikTok fame and festival invites worldwide. One performer told Lucy: \"It’s like painting with liquid starlight.\"
Next time you see sparks fly, remember: some traditions only get hotter with time.
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China’s mesmerizing iron fireworks, a 500-year-old folk art from Shanxi province, are now dazzling global audiences with their molten magic.
hotter than lava!) and hurling it against walls to create bursts of golden sparks. This isn’t sci-fi—it’s a real tradition preserved by local artisans. Lucy, our cultural explorer, takes us to a Shanxi town where these fiery shows light up festivals, blending science, art, and sheer bravery.
Why it’s trending: UNESCO-listed since 2020, these displays are now getting TikTok fame and festival invites worldwide. One performer told Lucy: \"It’s like painting with liquid starlight.\" 
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