On the evening of December 23, 2024, the traditional performance of intangible cultural heritages for the Molten Iron Fireworks and Fire Pot Throwing takes place in the Mountain Gate Square of the Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring Scenic Area, Dunhuang City, Gansu Province, to welcome the new year.  

The Molten Iron Fireworks of Dunhuang is originated during the Song Dynasty, gradually becoming a unique local tradition in a time period of some thousand years. Photo/VCG