Information about the invention of chinese fireworks

Fireworks were first invented in China in the 12th century for entertainment resulted from the invention of gunpowder. The common use of fireworks is fireworks display when people gathered together to admire the beauty of fireworks.

History of invention of Chinese fireworks

Fireworks now can be seen around the world in the new year. While in China people watche fireworks in the Chinese New Year and Yuanxiao festival. But when fireworks invented they are used to frighten away evil spirits and pray for happiness. Eventually, the art and science of firework making developed into an independent profession. In ancient China, pyrotechnicians (firework-masters) were well-respected for their knowledge and skill in mounting dazzling displays of light and sound.

Liuyang - hometown of Chinese fireworks

Now China is the world's biggest manufacturer of fireworks, and Liuyang of Changsha, in Hunan province, is the hometown of fireworks. Every year, numerous of fireworks were made there and sold to the entire China and the rest of the world. And many guests are visiting Liuyang city every year, they want to see for themselves how fireworks are made and people of Liuyang are very proud of the fireworks.

China population - The population of China

Many people are extremely curious about the population of China. As of mid 2008, China has over 1.3 billion people and is the world’s largest populous country. That account of 20% of the world’s population which is 6.7 billion, so there is a Chinese people out of every five people.

China has a population of 0.563 billion in the 1950s, and it began to grow quickly until the early 1980s. And it is expected to reach 1.4 billion. But India is expected to surpass China in the 2040s with a population of 1.52 billion, while China’s population is about 1.45 billion. India’s population grows much quicker than China.

1927 Earthquake of China

May 23rd, 1927 a devastating earthquake which measured 8 magnitudes hit Gu lang city, Gan su province, China, it also affected Qing hai province and Shan xi province.

Gu lang city was completely damaged, according to the history record, the earthquake claimed 41,471 people. It was one of the most devastating earthquake ever happened to the west part of China and even China.

As China was in civil war in that time, the government failed to launch any investigation to the cause and effects of the earthquake. Only some information was reported in the newspaper, and some foreigners who stayed there write their feelings about it.

In 1958, after the founding of new China, the Chinese government made a few investigations about the 1927 earthquake of China. But due to the long time, not enough information was gathered.

In 1990 and 1996, two earthquakes hit Gu lang again, which brought numerous misery to the local people and the Chinese.

1927 Earthquake of China will live in the hearts of the Chinese forever.

Information about Hong Kong

Hong Kong is the one of the most important financial and shipping center in Asia. Every year many tourists travel to Hong Kong from all over the world and it's also a shopping heaven. Also it is very convenient for visitors to travel from Hong Kong to Macau, or the mainland. So Hong Kong is becoming more and more popular in the world and many would like to visit Hong Kong. Many Hong Kong people speak English, Chinese, and Cantonese, so if you are going to Hong Kong, you never have to worry about communication with local people.

 

 

 

 

Is Hong Kong part of China

The full name of Hong Kong is China Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. The history of Hong Kong dates back to the Qing dynasty, when Qin shi huang, the first emperor of Qing dynasty united China, conquered the south Guang xi and Guang dong of China, set up three county, and Hong Kong belonged to Pan yu (the South China Sea county). Since then Hong Kong became part of China.

 

 

 Is Hong Kong in China

Hong Kong is located at longitude 114 ° 15 ', latitude 22 ° 15, in the south China sea coast, Guang dong province. Hong Kong consists of Kowloon Peninsula, New Territories, Hong kong Island and other 262 small islands. So Hong Kong is in connection to the mainland, just the Pearl river divided it from Shenzhen, another highly developed city in China. Every day thousands of people travel from Hong Kong to Shenzhen through Luo hu port and Huang gang port in Shenzhen.

 

 

 

When did Hong Kong return to China

In 1841, after the first Opium War, Britain occupied Hong Kong Island, and the Qing government, dued to the defeat, let Britain take over Hong Kong. While in 1984, the Chinese government and Britain signed the Sino-British Joint Declaration, which pointed out that China will resume the full sovereignty of Hong Kong.

Facts about the Great Wall of China

There is lots of information about the Great Wall of China, if you wish to know more, read on.

The purpose of the Great Wall of China

Why was the Great Wall of China built? Well it was built in defense of invasion. In the Spring and Autumn Period and Warring States Period, many states, especially those in the north of China, were threatened by the barbarian Xiongnu (huns), who even invaded Europe in the fourth and fifth century. They attacked the northern states from time to time and took everything away and burnt the houses down into ground. So the states were forced to build a high wall to prevent Xiongnu from attacking again. And that is why many dynasties were building new walls.

Every time enemy troops was found, the message was flamed by signal fires from one beacon tower to another, then troops gathered, and battles followed.

When was the Great Wall of China built

As I said in my previous post, the Qi state began to build the wall, but when was the Great Wall of China finished? Well this is hard to answer. In fact, many dynasties made their contributions to the construction of the Great Wall. The Great Wall we see today was most built by the Ming dynasty, but the irony is that the Great Wall served no purpose for the defense of Ming dynasty, which was taken over by Qing dynasty.

How long did it take to built the Great Wall of China

The Great Wall was more than two thousand years ago, Qin shi huang, the first emperor of Qin dynasty started to build the Great Wall, but it was not finished even after the death of Qin dynasty.

How long is the Great Wall of China

The Great Wall is over then thousands miles long, that is why it is call wan li chang cheng in Chinese. And the Chinese and foreign experts are to map it and the exact length will be published.

How tall is the Great Wall of China

It is three meters in height, and 10-15 meters wide.

Great Wall of China

The Great Wall of China

The Great Wall of China is a living miracle also a legend of the ancient Chinese people. It dates back to the Spring and Autumn Period and Warring States Period, around 685-643 B.C., when state QI began to construct the West of the Great Wall of China of Qi. In the meantime, other states started to construct their walls respectively as well.

When the first emperor of Qing dynasty, Qing shi huang, take over China and created the first feudal kingdom in China, he put great energy connecting the walls of other states, and called up nearlly a million labor force, accounting for the country's 1/20 population to connect and built the walls.

Qing shi huang wished to live a long life and rule the country all the time however, the kingdom created by him came to an end only three years after his death, and himself only ruled the Qing dynasty for 11 years. His son, the second emperor, was also killed by his subordinate.

There was also a touching story regards to the construction of the Great Wall of China. A woman, whose husband was ordered to build the walls the third day of their marriage, never returned home, nor did she know if he's still alive or dead, so she decided to find him. When she got to the wall, only to find her husband dead and buried under the walls. She was in such a great grief that she cried three days, and finally moved god, who let the wall collapse and the body of her husband appeared. It drove her to despair and she did not wish to live alone and threw herself into the sea.

This beautiful tale passed down from generation to generation and moved everybody. People moved by her loyalty and fidelity go to the spot where she stand looking for her husband, and built a temple for her.

Welcome to The Great Wall of China

Hello everyone, welcome to the Great Wall of China. You will have a vast knowledge about the Great Wall of China, the ancient China, Chinese tradional culture, the four great inventions and Chinese fireworks. And a modern new China, everyhing you may want to know about China population, China olympics.

I hope each and evey one of you will have a good time here, thanks.

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