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Firecrackers have existed in Indonesia since the 14th century, brought by Chinese traders.
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10 Interesting Fact About The history of fireworks
10 Interesting Fact About The history of fireworks
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Firecrackers have existed in Indonesia since the 14th century, brought by Chinese traders.
In the Majapahit era, firecrackers were used to welcome royal guests and celebrate victory.
In the colonial era, the Dutch forbade the use of firecrackers by the people of Indonesia because it was considered dangerous.
After Indonesia's independence, firecrackers are again used to celebrate Independence Day and other celebrations.
In 1983, Indonesia broke the world record by lighting 50,000 fireworks at once.
Traditional Indonesian fireworks are usually made of bamboo, paper, and gunpowder powder.
In addition to celebrations, firecrackers are also used as a sign of the beginning and the end of Ramadan.
In some regions in Indonesia, such as Bali, firecrackers are used as part of religious ceremonies.
In 2018, Indonesia hosted the Asian Fireworks Competition in Palembang.
In 2020, Pandemi Covid-19 made many celebrations using fireworks canceled or replaced with virtual events.
