On the scene, the craftsmen took turns to employ sticks to cast the molten iron into the air, creating numerous dazzling iron flowers flying in the sky, which stunned the present tourists and citizens.

 

 

As a folk stunt with thousands of years of history, the “Molten Iron Fireworks” is originated from the large-scale folk traditional performance in Henan Province and Shanxi Province. It dates back in the Song Dynasty and became flourished in the Ming Dynasty. The performers cast the high temperature molten iron to spurt numerous splendid iron flowers. It was included in the national intangible cultural heritage list in 2008.

 

 

“I have been casting iron flowers for thirty to forty years since I was in my teens. When I was young, I followed the adults to give a performance. Each time we have to spend two hours preparing for the molten iron since it must reach 1,700 degrees, and the laborious work in this process is beyond description. However, I feel content when the audience applaud our performance. I hope this intangible cultural heritage can step on bigger stages so that more people can appreciate it”, said Zhao Chongyang, the fourth-generation inheritor of Zhao Iron Flower Casting Art Troupe from Luoyang, Henan Province.

 

 

In addition to the “Molten Iron Fireworks” show, the scenic area also brought tourists splendid wonderful programs like light show, electronic music and amusements to enjoy a colorful night tour.