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The first known fireworks displays was organized at the imperial court in China in the twelfth century. In the then applied flares ordinary gunpowder later used in Europe as smoky gunpowder.

Currently in flares i petards contemporary, more spectacular and high-tech pyrotechnics. By 1965, for firing flares and charges used pyrotechnic fuse, with constant combustion time. Time to set off more firecrackers was regulated using different lengths of fuse. On the other hand, from 1965 to the firing of fireworks are used electronic igniters allowing much better interference with the timing of the firing and increasing the safety of maintenance shows. (Firing can be done from a greater distance and there is no danger of getting wet fuse.

During the Han Dynasty in ancient China, bamboos were roasted to cause a bang warding off evil spirits. During the Southern and Northern Dynasties (420-589 AD) fireworks were used during prayers for good fortune and happiness. Fireworks were used for combat purposes.

Nowadays, they are mainly used for performance and entertainment purposes. Often combined with laser shows and electronic music. Fireworks displays they are also the culmination of many outdoor events that take place during the evening-night period,such as, new Year's Eve parties