Molten iron fireworks light up Tai'an city

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A "Datiehua" performance featuring molten iron fireworks was recently staged at the Dasong Everbright City scenic area in Tai'an city's Dongping county in East China's Shandong province.

These molten iron splashing fireworks are related to the iron-smelting industry as similar actions used to be performed by iron-smelting workers or blacksmiths. Listed as a national intangible cultural heritage, molten iron fireworks have a history of over 1,000 years.

The magnificent performances are staged regularly in this scenic area, attracting hordes of visitors. (Edited by Chen Chuxuan)

Molten iron fireworks sizzle and dazzle in Dasong Everbright City scenic area. [Photo by Jing Fengxiang for chinadaily.com.cn]

The lake picks up the magnificent molten iron fireworks. [Photo by Jing Fengxiang for chinadaily.com.cn]