Kembang api adalah salah satu simbol paling iconic dalam perayaan Tahun Baru di seluruh dunia, tak terkecuali di Indonesia. Di mana malam pergantian tahun baru, mayoritas dirayakan dengan menyalakan kembang api. Namun tahukah anda, bahwa ternyata produsen kembang api terbesar di dunia adalah China yang mencapai 90%.
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00:00And when we go to other information related to the celebration of the New Year, some industries are quite excited.
00:07One of them is the fire, which is one of the most iconic symbols in the New Year celebration all over the world,
00:14except in Indonesia, where the majority of New Year's Eve is celebrated by lighting a fire.
00:19However, did you know that China is the largest producer of fire in the world, reaching 90%?
00:30So, how do you celebrate the New Year without a fire?
00:42The New Year celebration looks less complete without a fire.
00:46Yes, the fire is one of the most iconic symbols in the New Year celebration all over the world,
00:52except in Indonesia, where the majority of New Year's Eve is celebrated by lighting a fire.
00:59With a spectacular color and sound, the light that shines into the night sky is often interpreted as a prayer
01:06for happiness and success in the coming year.
01:12In some cultures, the sound of a loud fire is believed to be able to overcome evil and bring good luck.
01:19But did you know that China is the largest producer of fire in the world?
01:26China Daily reported that China produces and exports more than 90% of firewood,
01:31including petasan or merchandise, worldwide.
01:34Globally, the annual value of this product is US$12 billion, or about Rp190 trillion.
01:40A fantastic number, isn't it?
01:43Forbes even noted that the fire industry is a large business with increasing consumption and income
01:49since a century ago.
01:51Golden Peak Fireworks Corp. is one of the largest fire production factories in Wanzai, Jiangxi Province.
01:58Golden Peak usually exports 60% of its production to the main country, the United States.
02:04According to data from World City, the three largest importers in the United States
02:09have a total value of almost US$1 billion, followed by Israel and Germany.
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