October 1st 2011 - Hong Kong Harbour

Some photos of the National Day display on Hong Kong Harbour on a clear night! Luckily the Typhoon did not disrupt the display

Shogun's Jet Propulsion Custom-made

For our show at the Oman World Fireworks Championship in 2010, we launched 18 x 100 shot rapid fire Jet Propulsions for one of our segments. It was fun to watch this live. Here is the excerpt! The whistles prior to the Jet Propulsions are Diamond Screamer Mines - 1.3G.

Wishing everyone a Happy July 4th and a safe one ..

To help consumers use fireworks more safely, the CPSC offers these recommendations:

* Do not allow young children to play with fire-works under any circumstances. Sparklers, considered by many the ideal "safe" firework for the young, burn at very high temperatures and can easily ignite clothing. Children cannot understand the danger involved and cannot act appropriately in case of emergency.

* Older children should only be permitted to use fireworks under close adult supervision. Do not allow any running or horseplay.

* Light fireworks outdoors in a clear area away from houses, dry leaves or grass and flammable materials.

* Keep a bucket of water nearby for emergencies and for pouring on fireworks that don't go off.

* Do not try to relight or handle malfunctioning fireworks. Douse and soak them with water and throw them away.

* Be sure other people are out of range before lighting fireworks.

* Never ignite fireworks in a container, especially a glass or metal container.

* Keep unused fireworks away from firing areas.

* Store fireworks in a dry, cool place. Check instructions for special storage directions.

* Observe local laws.

* Never have any portion of your body directly over a firework while lighting.

* Don't experiment with homemade fireworks

Here are some fireworks safety videos:

Sparklers Safety



General Fireworks Safety

National Day Fireworks, Hong Kong Harbour

On October 1st, China celebrated its 60th anniversary of Communist Rule. In Hong Kong, the day ended with a fireworks display with a budget of US$400,000, in the harbour. Apparently "more than 31,888 fire shells" were discharged in the 23-minute display off 4 barges. The display was sponsored by the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce.

As promoted by the Hong Kong SAR Government, "the fireworks display consists of nine scenes of different themes. The first and second scene features colourful and spectacular fireworks to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, and also the pride of China. In scene seven, there will be smiley and heart-shaped fireworks to show the spirit of Hong Kong people.The fireworks display reaches its climax at the last scene with fast and rhythmic firing of shells displaying the Chinese characters for "China 60", wishing all the best to the home country."