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Showers of Light

Sparks illuminate the night sky in Kaifeng, China, as masters of the intangible national heritage performance, Da Tie Hua, hurl molten iron to create breathtaking showers of light. This centuries-old tradition, known as "Beating the Iron Flower," transforms raw metal into dazzling, firework-like displays.