FIREWORKS AN INTEGRAL PART OF AUSTRALIAN NYE CELEBRATIONS!

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Its a well-known fact that fireworks and celebrations go hand-in-hand. But I quite sit on the fence on this topic; while I enjoy a good fireworks display, I despise the loud and noisy crackers as they dont go with the theme of celebrations at all! Coming from India, where Diwali is a month-long excuse for people to light the skies and send rockets flaring up, its interesting to note that the Aussies arent far behind with their love for fireworks as well!

I am in sync with the Aussie way of celebrating with fireworks, probably more apt to say spectacular pyrotechnics, as it focuses mainly on the visual impact. The Sydney New Years Eve fireworks display is the world-renowned one with a global fan following, but there are other cities like Perth, Melbourne, Brisbane and Darwin that light up their skies with fireworks celebrations of their own!

Most of the cities have two fireworks demonstrations, one at 9pm for the family, aptly called Family Fireworks and the Full Monty at midnight with the showstopper that is the New Years Eve fireworks. In Sydney, the harbour front is chock-a-block with visitors trying to get a view of the fireworks display. Even the main harbour isnt spared with numerous New Years Eve dinner cruises on Sydney Harbour, that offer all-inclusive NYE cruise packages with great food, drinks & entertainment treating guests to a fun party atmosphere on the whole!

The purpose of these fireworks displays is to bring people together, and with an attendance of around 1.5 to 2 million at Sydney Harbour, the NYE message couldnt be louder and clearer! Talking about the history of fireworks, remember the Kung Fu Panda movie, the third one? Well, there is some truth in the movie, as fireworks originally came from China and accompanies festivities and celebrations. Pyro-technicians were a well-respected faction in China and the making of fireworks was kept a secret. The Chinese associate fireworks with good luck and happiness, and the same belief is carried forward today, as can be seen with the Sydney New Years Eve fireworks.

Fireworks displays in other cities have smaller crowds, but they are still significant and a major event in the annual calendar. Melbourne hosts their fireworks displays on the banks of the Yarra River and the Docklands. Perth celebrates New Year in style beside the Swan River and Rottnest Island. Brisbanes New Years festivities take place at South bank with a yearly attendance of close to 50,000. In the North, Darwin probably has the smallest NYE celebrations, but there is a unique charm to the whole affair, making it a much loved event!

NYE celebrations in Sydney are the most expressive, with a unique theme being highlighted every year. The pyrotechnic shows are accompanied with music that definitely adds to the effect of a show. Bridge Effect is another key part where the Sydney Harbour Bridge lights up, displaying symbols and images which are related to the theme of the year.

Australia has the added advantage of being one of the first countries where the ball drops at midnight and has sure come up with some spectacular ways of welcoming the New Year!

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