China - October 14, 2024

China's 'fireworks hub' ignites local economy with tourism

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The global capital of fireworks- Liuyang City in central China's Hunan Province- continues to spark interest as a tourist destination for both Chinese nationals and foreigners.

Known as the world's hub for firework manufacturing, pyrotechnic companies here make roughly 70 percent of China's fireworks, and most of the rest of the world's.

Starting last year, immersive fireworks shows have been staged every Saturday night, attracting millions of visitors.

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Liu Jie, visitor:

"The fireworks tonight were so beautiful, featuring designs of traditional Chinese motifs, flower baskets and lanterns, and more. It's a blessing for our country to continue thriving and prospering."

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All those tourists have meant a healthy uptick in business for local hotels, restaurants and cafes.

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Zhang Mingfu, general secretary, Liuyang Fireworks Association:

"The city's tertiary industry, especially the service sector, is thriving, with hotels, guesthouses, and restaurants seeing high demand on weekends."

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Data from the Liuyang Firecrackers and Fireworks Industry Development Center shows that the total output value of fireworks and firecrackers in the city reached 730 million U.S. dollars last year, a nearly 70 percent increase from the year before.

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