History of fireworks in America

Fireworks were associated with Independence Day celebrations a year after the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.

The discovery of gunpowder and the invention of the first fireworks are traditionally credited to the Chinese, although India is also a likely source. The sound of these first firecrackers, which appeared about 1,000 years ago, was so loud that the Chinese were convinced that the noise would scare away evil spirits. Since then, any event -- a birth, death, wedding, coronation, or New Year's celebration -- has become a fitting occasion for noisemakers.

The earliest settlers brought their enthusiasm for fireworks to this country. Firing of black powder was used to celebrate holidays. This fascination with the noise and color of fireworks continues today.

Fireworks were associated with Independence Day celebrations a year after the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.

By the American Revolution, fireworks had long played a part in celebrating important events. It was natural that not only John Adams, but also many of his countrymen should think of fireworks when independence was declared. The very first celebrations of Independence Day were in 1777, six years before Americans knew whether the new nation would survive the war. Fireworks were a part of these festivities. In 1789, George Washington's inauguration was also accompanied by a fireworks display.

Fireworks have been with Americans since the nation's very beginnings. Let's continue to celebrate safely on this and every Independence Day.

A dedicated fireworks quay will be built in Beihai port by Liuyang Government

According to a delighted Mr. Xu Qiangguo, the Director of the Fireworks Bureau who just returned from Guangxi on December 29. “Liuyang will build a dedicated quay for fireworks transportation in Beihai in the near future.” On Dec. 26th, accompanied by the deputy group leader of “Ten Billion fireworks project group” Mr. Fu Xuming and the deputy mayor Mr. Jiang Guoping, Mr. Yi Jialiang who is a Member of the Standing Committee of Chansha and Party Secretary of Liuyang, arrived in Guangxi Province to have the second round of meeting with the International Harbor Group of North Bay. After the meeting, both parties signed the Memorandum of Cooperating to construct the Fireworks Quay.

Over the years, due to the existing problems of China Port, there had been difficulties in exporting Liuyang fireworks from there. In order to have a permanent solution to the transporting problem, Liuyang government plans to cooperate with the International Harbor Group of Northern Bay to build a dedicated Quay in Beihai which can load 150,000 tons fireworks and dangerous goods. On this basis, the new quay will create a complete supply chain from the production area to the destination. To achieve safety, stability, professionalism, convenience and low cost, they would implement a model of “Production area inspection, concentrate on loading, enveloping the container on the spot, and transshipment”.

It is understood that the fireworks quay project has commenced. At present, Liuyang has worked out the main body of investment, structure and budget. The feasibility study on the storage, inspection and prepared logistics is still ongoing.