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Standard Fireworks 1986 TV Advert Commercial

Published September 3, 2011 |

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This is a Standard Fireworks advert from 1986 “Light up the Sky” Was the keen logo name. The advert feature a young Sara Crowe. Back then Firework adverts was not unheard of much, But they were suppressed to be shown on tv.

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Statue of Litian, the Godfather of fireworks

Published March 3, 2010 |

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The man, the myth, the legend…. and now the statue.

Fireworks were discovered quite by accident many many centuries ago and they were discovered by this great man here.

This huge statue of the godfather of fireworks is part of the Fireworks museum in Liuyang City, Hunan, China. Litian is given full credit for bringing fireworks to the world and is a popular figure there. There is a shrine in the museum where hopeful pyrotechnists pray to him for good fortune and to keep all their fingers intact.

The great man himself was a monk and lived about 1000 years ago. Want to learn more about him? Epic Fireworks have got it covered.

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Gunpowder creates a beautiful piece of artwork!!!

Published December 11, 2009 |

By drpyro

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Whether you love the arts or explosives, both come together Friday, December 11 at the East Terrace of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

No, they’re not blowing up the museum, but international famed artist Cai Guo-Qiang will launch a flower — made from gunpowder –into the skies of Philadelphia at around sunset.

The purpose of the explosion is to honour the memories of our cherished friends, neighbours and family members that have passed. Through the eruption, beauty will light up the sky, celebrating life and its gift to us all.

Known for his elaborate displays, Cai Guo-Qiang brings a new meaning to the word eccentric. This blast is part of Guo-Qiang’s Fallen Blossoms exhibit that will be on display through March at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

A series of gunpowder drawings, entitled Light Passage, will demonstrate time’s passing and the role that memory and memorials play in the past.

This is one of the most spectacular explosion that will illuminate the sky, but not for entertainment but to be seen with awe and amazement of what it really represents. Great work Cai!!!