As the Year of the Dragon approaches, the whole country is immersed in a festive atmosphere. However, as for whether to lift the ban on fireworks and firecrackers, local policies are different, which has aroused widespread concern. Since 2018, fireworks have been banned in many cities in China due to environmental protection and safety reasons, and even in rural areas, the sound of firecrackers cannot be heard during the Chinese New Year. While the ban has reduced the risk of fire and air pollution to some extent, it has also raised concerns about cultural loss.
The Spring Festival is an important part of traditional Chinese culture, and fireworks have always been regarded as a way to symbolize the farewell to the old and welcome the new, which has special significance for the celebration of this traditional festival. However, in recent years, with the process of urbanization and the change of people's lifestyles, the use of fireworks has also faced many controversies.
In order to resolve this controversy, relevant policies have been introduced in various places. According to statistics, more than half of the cities in the country have relaxed restrictions on fireworks, allowing fireworks to be set off at specific times and places. These cities include first-tier cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen, as well as second-tier cities such as Nanjing, Hangzhou, and Chengdu. In these cities, citizens can buy and set off fireworks at designated times and places to meet the needs of the festive atmosphere.
In addition, some places have also introduced more humane policies. For example, Tianjin allows citizens to set off small fireworks during the Spring Festival, while increasing penalties for illegal fireworksChengdu, Sichuan Province, has launched an "electronic fireworks" campaign, which allows citizens to control the discharge of electronic fireworks through mobile apps, which is both environmentally friendly and safe.
Of course, there are some cities that still maintain strict fire ban policies. These cities are mainly concentrated in the northern region and some inland cities, including Harbin, Changchun, Lanzhou and other cities. In these cities, citizens are still not allowed to set off fireworks, and the atmosphere of the Chinese New Year is relatively uneventful.
Experts also gave different views on the issue of lifting the ban on fireworks and firecrackers. Environmental experts believe that the lifting of the ban on fireworks will have a certain impact on air quality, and it is recommended to take measures to limit the time and place of fireworksFolklore experts believe that fireworks are an important part of traditional Chinese culture and should be given more support and protection.
For the citizens, the lifting of the ban on fireworks and firecrackers undoubtedly made them more joyful. Many members of the public said that setting off fireworks is a traditional custom that can bring joy and peace to the atmosphere. Some businesses have also seized this business opportunity and have launched a variety of novel fireworks and firecrackers products to meet the needs of the public.
In general, different policies have been adopted in various places on the issue of lifting the ban on fireworks and firecrackers, both in cities that have relaxed restrictions and in cities that have maintained a ban on fireworks. Views on this issue are also mixed. As the Year of the Dragon is approaching, let's look forward to fireworks in various places and enjoy the atmosphere of this festival full of joy and peace.