Chinese Lunar New Year

Words to describe: Loud, bright, loud, overwhelming, very loud. Did I mention loud?

It’s a literal war zone and an impressive one at that. The Chinese don’t have any elite or exotic fireworks — ironic given this country originally invented them — but what they lack in creativity they more than makeup for in relentlessness.

Every city block has between 3-5 peasant groups firing them off creating a literal firewall sweeping across the skyline.

When I asked a friend why this was allowed by the government, he laughed and stated all the buildings were made of concrete and not to worry. And technically speaking they don’t allow it; they just can’t be bothered to enforce those specific laws.

Oh those lovable commies.

They know how to have fun, for one day a year at least.

February 8th, 2008 in Photography, Travel |