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Fireworks
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About the sound
New year’s Fireworks in Norrköping, Sweden.
The earliest documentation of fireworks dates back to 7th century China, where they were invented. Fireworks were used to accompany many festivities. It is a part of the culture of China and had its origin there; eventually it spread to other cultures and societies.
In Norrköping the fireworks starts after a new year’s speech.
This firework show was produced by Göteborgs Fyrverkerifabrik.
Sound recordist: Torsten Nilsson
Photographer: Torsten Nilsson
Video recordist: Torsten Nilsson
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