Fireworks and burning money or gold was the conspicuous event of the day a couple of days ago. So what was the fuss about, first let me explain it is sometimes difficult to get a clear picture of the nuances of rituals, but here is my take. The fifth day is the last day before people return to work after the Chinese New Year. To insure prosperity and good fortune people will burn money and gold. Well not real money and gold, but a paper representation of the same.
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| Little tubs like the this are prominent all over Taiwan. They are used throughout the year during various holidays. |
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| Here is the burning barrel that was in place in front of Deb's sister's apartment. The paper money and gold comes in many different shapes and sizes, but it all ends up as ash. |
The grand finale was the lighting of the firecrackers. Which was what initially caught my interest as they were going off everywhere as we walk from the Rapid Transit Station to the apartment. This string is by far shorter than most I heard.
Not sure what the guy who owned the BMW thought about the whole affair.
You should bring a big roll of those firecrackers home....you think U.S. Customs would have an issue?
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