In Shanghai ( indeed China), people set off firecrackers in their neighbourhood to celebrate the birth of a child, a marriage, a birthday - if it's a special one. The first time I heard this i thought it was gun shots. The smoke left behind is copious. I had one really long one this morning right below, but it took me forever to grab my camera.
The next two are quite some distance away, but hopefully, you'll get a sense of the look and sound of celebrations in local neighbourhoods
I'm told the firecrackers are quite expensive, so the longer it goes on, the more $$$$ the family has. The one below me this morning went on forever and people gathered afterwards and greeted the celebrants. It was the first time I saw this up close. Fun!
Here's another.............I'll try to get closer sometime this year....but not too close! They are ear-shattering!
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