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Interesting Facts About Fireworks

Wed, 07 Nov 2007 21:10:00 +0000

Interesting Facts About Fireworks

It is generally accepted that fireworks were first discovered about 2000 years ago in China. The Chinese use fireworks regularly in all religious functions and celebrations, with the belief that the noise that they set off will frighten evil spirits. Fireworks were also used regularly in other Asian countries like Thailand and India. Although it is likely that the tradition of using fireworks for important religious and social occasions in all these countries had its origin in the belief that they could be useful in warding off evil spirits, today the greater motivation comes perhaps from the desire to have fun. Unlike the UK and other western countries, the sale and use of fireworks in many other countries are not strictly regulated, and almost anyone can buy and use them without many restrictions.

Fireworks in Britain

Fireworks were brought to the western world by the well-known globetrotter Marco Polo and European crusaders from the Middle East. In England the first recorded display of fireworks took place in 1486 during the wedding of King Henry VII. Later King Henry VIII and Queen Elizabeth I made them popular. During this period, fireworks attained respectability and royal recognition. The position of a fireworks master was created by Queen Elizabeth I to take professional charge of all fireworks displays. It was left to King James II to elevate this position to the level of nobility when he knighted a fireworks master in recognition of a spectacular and exceptional display organized by him at the coronation ceremony of the king.

Fireworks in Europe

The Italians have been major contributors to the development of fireworks as an engaging form of art, adding variety and fascination to the shows. Florence in Italy had become a centre of fireworks manufacture by the 15th century. The Italians regularly used plaster figures that gave out fire from their eyes and mouths in their festivals. The coronation ceremony of Anne Boleyn was perhaps one of the first royal occasion in which such a display was employed. Subsequently, fireworks gained popularity among the royalty of Europe. King Louis XV of France encouraged extravagant fireworks displays. The credit for organizing one of the longest shows in those early days probably should go to the Czar of Russia, Peter the Great, when a five hour long show was held to celebrate the birth of a son to the czar.

Some interesting facts

The Japanese word for firecrackers reflects the popular view that fireworks are an art form and a matter of great beauty. Fireworks in Japanese are called hanabi, which literally means fire-flower.

The largest single firework was organized by the Japanese at a festival in 1988 with a single shell that weighed more than half a ton, and burst over an area that spread over a kilometre across.

A string of firecrackers that went on and on lasting 22 hours marked the New Years day celebrations in Hong Kong in 1996.

Static electricity in synthetic clothing can set off firecrackers. Because of this, people making firecrackers wear only cotton clothing while making firecrackers.

The biggest annual fireworks display event in Europe is the International Festival concert held in Edinburgh, Scotland, in which as many as a million fireworks are set off in less than an hour.

Funchal city of Madeira Island organized a Guinness world record event in fireworks with a display that included 17 tons of fireworks, and more than 660, 000 detonations that lasted for eight minutes.

University of Plymouth Scientist Roy Lowry claims to have set a new record by setting off 55,000 rockets in five seconds.

The Spirit of Springfield, which was set up in 1989 to promote community activities in the area organizes hi-tech 4th of July celebrations that is full of interesting facts. The show is studded with choreography, music and fireworks fired by a computer programme and involving massive inputs in terms of manpower, setup time and equipment that includes several miles of wire, tons of sand, and lumber that is sufficient to build an average sized house. The fireworks show features designer shells from a more than half a dozen countries.

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Fireworks Displays

Wed, 07 Nov 2007 20:46:00 +0000

Fireworks Displays

Fireworks events take place throughout the world on special occasions like New Years day and Independence Day. In England Guy Fawkes Day, and the days leading to it, are celebrated with fireworks. London hosts a number of fireworks shows around the 5th of November at various locations. The displays are held on various dates that immediately precede Guy Fawkes Day. This is the fireworks season that ends with a bang on Bonfire night. The season holds several interesting events.

Events in London

There is a stunning display of fireworks at Battersea Park that takes place in picturesque surroundings. Bishops Park hosts a show for people of all age groups that includes a main fireworks show accompanied by a lot of other interesting events. There is also a special show for children. The fireworks display at Bishops Park is one of the major fireworks events in London. Clapham fireworks display is another major fireworks event that promises to light the sky with dazzling colours and bright fireworks displays. The evening offers a range of traditional festivities along with the fireworks displays.

Events in the rest of England

This is only a small sample of the events in London, not to speak of the rest of England. There are other important events during this season that include the Wimbledon Fireworks Display, Alexandra Palace Fireworks display, Ravenscourt Park Fireworks display, Morden Fireworks display, Brockwell Park Fireworks display, Blackheath Fireworks display, and Kingston Fireworks display and many others in London alone. Apart from this, there are many events in other places. You can see medium sized fireworks displays in Sacred Heart Primary School, St. John’s Cross, and St Leonard’s, in Sussex, Similarly there are interesting events in other places such as Staffordshire, Kent and Essex.

In addition to these major events that are scheduled during Guy Fawkes Day, there are events at other times of the year also. The maximum number of events take place during the period July – December. You will, however, find some event or the other throughout the year, and these are not confined to Britain alone. You can find events in other European countries such as Spain, Italy, France, Czechoslovakia, and indeed in almost all the European countries, and also throughout the world.

Private Events

Just as there are public events that are celebrated with fireworks, you can also organize important events in your life with private fireworks shows. These could be corporate events that you celebrate in your company such as product launches, or purely private events like weddings that you would like to celebrate with your family and friends. In either case you have a fairly good choice of fireworks for events that you can use to make the event memorable. In order to organize your private party with a dynamic display of fireworks, you can choose from a number of organizations that offer such services. From the point of view of safety and enjoyment, you would be best advised to utilize professional services that ensure both high quality of displays, and safety of all present. When selecting a party that undertakes fireworks for events, you should take care to see that they can organize the event properly.

For this purpose, first of all ensure that they have a good track record in organizing fireworks for events by taking references and checking their antecedents. Secondly, look at what they offer. An offer of fireworks for events should fully cover any liability that may arise from the event. Good organizations cover themselves, and you, through appropriate insurance for public and product liabilities. Another important thing that you would need to ensure is that they use BS 7114 compliant products only.

The next important thing is the event itself. Make sure that the promised fireworks will have something new and exciting or interesting. These days you can easily arrange fireworks with synchronized music and various designer patterns or pictures. Good firms that organize fireworks for events will also offer you special effects. These will need to be conducted by fully trained and skilled operators who know their business well. You can also get expert advice and plan your fireworks events well in advance to make it truly memorable.

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Fireworks Displays

Wed, 07 Nov 2007 20:12:00 +0000

Fireworks Displays

In today's world, using fireworks for wedding, fireworks for schools or any other event is clearly defined by public fireworks display. However, in addition to these private events, there are and have always been many events and competitions across the globe where fireworks display companies vie with each other for the best display award. Organizing a fireworks display, whether it is a public one or a private one, is not an easy task and involves a lot of planning and preparation. There are many issues that need to be sorted before actual implementation of the display. Whether you are planning for displaying fireworks for weddings or fireworks for school bonfires or Independence Day celebrations or on the other hand you are planning for a private gathering, there are rules and regulations that need to be followed.

Fireworks have two main parts, the sparklers and the firecrackers. It is the sparkler that gives the light effect to the fireworks display and it is the firecracker that causes the explosion. Firecracker is nothing but good old gun powder and sparklers basically have the capacity to burn over a long period of time and produce showers of light in the form of stars. The formation of the light effect of a firework display is largely due to the arrangement and shape of the star shaped pellets that are present inside the shell of the firework. The placement of these pellets and its internal shape plays an important role in the final shape of lights that is visible to all after lighting the firework. Prior to organizing any of the two kinds of fireworks display, it is necessary for you to know the law of the place and ensure that such display is legally allowed.

Private Fireworks Displays

Private displays include those organized at home for a select few members of family and friends. These displays often form a part of bonfires and care should be taken that such fireworks displays take place away from the bonfire and that the bonfire is not lit till all the fireworks are over. Secondly, before actually setting off any firework at home, you should read all the instructions carefully and make sure you have understood the instructions completely. Also you should always keep a bucket of water or a hose pipe ready, in case of any problem. Further you should ensure that your guests are far from the place of actual lighting of the firework. You should also follow all rules and regulations mentioned in the fireworks safety code before organizing the display. After the event, you should ensure that the place is properly cleaned and dispose all fireworks safely.

Public Fireworks Display

There are many fireworks display companies that help organize public fireworks displays and it is advised that you approach such professionals while planning a public display. They help you in venue selection, type of fireworks display and also on site help in actually executing the event. Venue selection is a very important part of public fireworks displays and the venue should suit the kind of display planned by you. If you are planning an outdoor display, then the direction of the wind and the exact amount of open space you have, will play a very important role in the final display. Care should be taken to store fireworks carefully, away from the place of actual lighting. Also care should be taken to ensure that spectators do not have their own private displays in the midst of the public one. Safety is very important and all care should be taken to ensure a safe and wonderful experience. Lastly, after the event, it is important that the entire place is cleaned up and the surplus firecrackers are disposed of safely.

Finally, whether you use fireworks for weddings or fireworks for school bonfires or for any private or public gathering, they are the most beautiful moments of a person's life. It is but obvious that one wants to capture these moments in a camera but not many people are confident of photographing the display. The most important step towards photographing fireworks is to use a tripod. The next step is to frame your shot before it actually takes place by screening the horizon and identifying the location at an early stage and once you have framed the shot, you have to remember it. It is also advised that you shoot with a wider focal length and finally switch off the flash as this will interfere with the final result.

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Fireworks and Weddings

Wed, 07 Nov 2007 19:43:00 +0000

Fireworks and Weddings

Fireworks for weddings, fireworks for schools and the use of fireworks to celebrate important events like births, Independence Day, New Year have been the recent off shoots of an old tradition discovered in China some 2000 years ago. Initially firecrackers were set on fire to celebrate births, deaths or any special event occurring amongst the Chinese family members. However, with the fireworks traveling across the globe to Europe and America, it metamorphosed into the present day bright lights that are used in both public displays as well as private fun. Events like the U.S. Independence Day, Guy Fawkes Day, Diwali, and the Chinese New Year have always been marked with splendid fireworks displays. However, in recent times fireworks are becoming increasingly popular with individuals who use them to make their private moments more special and memorable. Fireworks, at weddings, birthdays, private bonfires at schools and homes, make the event more special. In fact, more and more couples are choosing to end their wedding with the perfect fireworks display chosen and created for that moment.

Wedding is a special event in every individual's life that is celebrated with family and friends where one is believed to start a new life, adopting and accepting another individual into one's life. It has been seen that fireworks for weddings are a more common concept in the United Kingdom as compared to the United States. However, with the increasing popularity of the bright lights among couples getting married in the United States, more and more wedding service planners are including list of fireworks suppliers in their directories.

Types of Fireworks for weddings

Budget plays an important role in determining the type of fireworks you would like to use for your weddings. Depending on your budget and the venue for your wedding, you can choose from a variety of sparklers, outdoor displays, indoor displays and a set piece display. Sparklers are very popular with low budget weddings as they add both lights as well as a personal touch to the weddings. Sparklers of various sizes are lit everywhere to light up the place, so also on the wedding cake to add panache to the event. Another way to use sparklers is to ask your guests to hold sparklers as the newly wedded couple leave the venue. Outdoor displays and indoor displays largely depend on the venue, your budgetary permits and the rules and regulations of the place where the wedding is held. Set piece display is where the fireworks company has certain fixed pieces that say either "Congratulations" or "Good Luck" or come in shapes like the wedding cake or heart and these are sold at a per letter or shape rate and hence become affordable for those who do not plan for a high budget wedding.

Tips for planning fireworks for wedding

The first step that has to be taken while planning a fireworks display for weddings is to find out whether the laws of the place, where the wedding is planned, allows fireworks display. Laws regarding fireworks are different for different places as it is not necessary that a law that allows buying and selling of fireworks, will allow public display of fireworks! If the laws allow fireworks display then you should do proper research on the fireworks displays available. One must understand that fireworks displays come in many packages and the cost depends on the size and type of display that is chosen. With the advent of technology, all the information regarding fireworks display packages are available at your fingertip. Details regarding specific fireworks for events, how to buy them and their rates are all available on the Internet, along with the various choices as regards fireworks suppliers. These companies also help you obtain the permit, if any, required for public display of fireworks in your area. They help you choose the best possible display that would make your event special and memorable and also match the venue to the display.

While fireworks make an event memorable, it is important to realize that whether you use fireworks for weddings or for schools or for any event, there is a responsibility to clean up the entire place and also ensure that accidents are not caused due to improper use of fireworks. In such cases, it is advisable, that in order to make your wedding or event more special, you leave the fireworks displays to the hands of a qualified professional, for both beauty as well as safety's sake.

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