Blackcat and Standard Fireworks Blog

Thinking of getting that someone special a present for this Valentines Day, why waste you’re money on the usual chocolates, card and flowers. This year get them something they’ll really remember – say it with fireworks and make sure they really know how special they are.

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Chinese New Year may soon be over after today but London is keeping the celebration going a little bit longer, by holding their Chinese New Year event on 29^th January.
Celebrations will be held in Trafalgar Square, Leicester Square and Chinatown.

-          Starting with a parade held in Rupert Street, Chinatown at 10.15 am, lasting approx 1hour 15mins

-          The opening ceremony will be held in Trafalgar Square where Mayor Boris Johnson and President of Chinatown, Stanley Tse will perform the Dotting of the Eye ceremony which will start at 12.00 noon

-          A display showcasing more than 100 performers will be held, including the Chen Brothers

-          Performances start straight after the opening ceremony and will continue till 5.40 pm

-          Finishing off with a spectacular firework display to follow traditional celebrations at 5.40 pm

It should be a fantastic event and one not to be missed.

 Chinese New Year is on the 23^rd January this year, so that’s right around the corner. Don’t miss out on buying your fireworks in time to have them delivered right to your door.

Order by 10am on Friday 20^th and make your Chinese New Year go with a bang! Also order over ÂŁ250 worth of fireworks and you can receive free delivery on your fireworks.

Buy fireworks online and take the hassle out of shopping, with videos of all the fireworks easily found online you can watch before you buy and make sure you’ve made the right selection for you.

2012 Big Year for Fireworks?

 With everything going on in the UK could this year be a massive year for fireworks.

 Lets have a look at what is coming up this year…

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Chinese New Year is coming up quickly. If you’re celebrating Chinese New Year celebrate it with Black Cat Fireworks.

We’ve got the firework range for everyone’s needs  – whether you are going all out this year and getting display kit fireworks or single ignition fireworks. We’ve also got a fantastic range of firework selection boxes, varying in price range.

Chinese New Year is known for many traditions, and spectacular firework displays are one of them. So don’t miss out on your chance to buy fireworks online in the UK and have them delivered to your door, no hassle, no fuss.

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Spectacular sights from Taipei for their New Years Eve celebrations. Fireworks being fired from the Taipei 101 building, formally the Taipei World Financial Centre. Where 800,000 people watched in awe as the building literally lit up with fireworks.
The stunning firework display lasted 5 minutes firing multi-coloured and multi-effect sequence shots from various heights of the building.
This fantastic celebration was not only for New Year but it also saw in the 101st anniversary of the Republic of China.

 

Chinese New Year this year is on 23rd January 2012, as the Chinese New Year welcomes in the year of the Male Black Water Dragon.

Regional customs and traditions vary widely in for the Chinese New Year, however it is traditional that all families clean the house thoroughly to sweep away any misfortune and make way for the good incoming luck.

This year is the 4709th year of the Chinese calendar.

Due to legends and tales of a monster that would attack villagers on the Chinese New Year, it is celebrated with the colour red as it was believed that this monster was afraid of the colour,
Red envelopes containing money are given out at the start of each year to bring good fortune.

Fireworks made from bamboo shoots and gunpowder were traditionally used to scare away evil spirits. In more modern times firecrackers have been used as they are known for their loud bangs – they have also become a large part of the celebrations due to their symbolisation of joyful times.

The 2011/12 New Years Eve spectacular fireworks in London.
With everything from being choreographed to music, high powered fireworks and fireworks firing from the top of Big Ben…its definitely worth watching again.

The Mayor’s Midnight Fireworks display by the Thames is set to be fantastic this year, with over 250,000 people coming to watch the firework display last year it is expected to be similar numbers this time around.
The viewing areas usually fill up 2-3 hours before the show starts so make sure you get there early to get the best spots.

Radio 1’s DJ Nihal will be putting on an exclusive show for all those who attend – starting at 10pm and continuing after the firework display.

Make sure you wrap up warm for the show as it will be cold. Meeting friends and family before venturing out to view points is advised as the crowds could mean that it is hard to meet up once there.

Tickets are not on sale for the show, it is a free event, so please do not accept any if they are offered to you.

2010’s Midnight Firework Display

 

The winter fireworks were set of in Manhattan Beach’s Holiday firework festival this year, filling South Bays skies.

The festival replaced the annual 4^th July fireworks several years ago.

The firework festival was held on 11^th December this year, with roughly 15,000 people gathering to witness the event.

Many activities for families were held from 4pm onwards in parks around the area, with sledge runs and snowmen.

The fireworks display started at 7pm with a specially extended finale thanks to Belkin sponsorship.