A man named He Qingguang set off spectacular rice-spike fireworks on World Food Day in tribute to the "Father of Hybrid Rice", Yuan Longping, in southern China.

The impressive video was filmed in the city of Liuyang in Hunan Province on October 16.

As the first spark was ignited, a spectacular display of golden-yellow and vibrant green fireworks soared into the sky, enveloping the vast expanse of the farmland. The brilliant spectacle was reminiscent of the luscious rice spikes, bending gracefully under the weight of their bountiful harvest.

He Qingguang spoke about the intricacies of crafting the display, emphasizing the significance of the hues. "Mimicking the stages of the rice's growth through fireworks required precision in colours," he explained. Achieving the exact shade demanded diligent efforts and meticulous trials. But challenges were not confined to colour alone. From conceptual design to actual production, numerous obstacles were encountered and eventually surmounted.

According to reports, Yuan Longping's super hybrid rice set a new seasonal record, yielding an astonishing 1.88 kilograms per square metre on October 14.

The video was provided by local media with permission.

“禾下乘凉梦，仓满无饥恐”。10月14日，袁隆平超级稻创杂交水稻单季亩产新纪录，亩产达到1251.5公斤。
10月16日，世界粮食日，湖南浏阳，农村小伙何晴光燃放了一场巨型稻穗烟花，致敬袁隆平院士。随着点火声响起，金黄翠绿相接的烟花冲上天空，瞬间盈满整个农田的上空。刹那间，金黄色的烟花呈弧形坠落，如同麦穗丰收时“垂下的头”
何晴光介绍，想要用烟花模仿出水稻不同时期的形态，颜色至关重要。为了调配出最精准的颜色，没少下功夫。不光如此，设计到生产也有不少问题需要磨合。