Yes, the sky with fireworks was lid up with the small fireworks.
Just scrolling through the web, you knew that the federal government and state government also pampered their servants with festival allowances. RM50 is nothing from the allowances, ranged from RM500 to RM1500.
Here is a reminder for the people of Malaysia, the allowance from the state government and federal government is from taxpayers' money.
Why Chinese community burns firecrackers, is to chase away the ghost and evil during the Spring time. Here AI said:
Chinese people burn firecrackers primarily to scare away evil spirits and the mythical monster "Nian" at the start of the Lunar New Year. The loud bangs and bright lights are believed to ward off bad luck, invite prosperity, and welcome deities. This ancient tradition signifies joy and a fresh start.
Key Reasons for Burning Firecrackers:
- Legend of Nian: According to tradition, the monster Nian would terrorize villagers on New Year's Eve. People discovered that Nian was terrified of bright lights, the color red, and loud noises, which led to the use of firecrackers.
- Chasing Evil Spirits: The loud sounds (historically created by burning bamboo) are believed to chase away evil spirits and negative energy from the previous year.
- Welcoming Good Fortune: Setting off firecrackers, especially at midnight, welcomes the New Year, brings good luck, and invites prosperity for the coming year.
- Cultural Celebrations: Beyond the New Year, firecrackers are used at weddings and business openings to signify joy, celebration, and a flourishing, prosperous future.
Origins: The tradition dates back over 1,000 years to the Tang Dynasty, evolving from throwing bamboo stalks into fires (hence the Chinese name bào zhú, meaning "exploding bamboo") to using gunpowder.
However, the new generation of Chinese are not doing for it now, it can be just a symbolic.
Muslim of Malaysia, watch the video, How to not waste the money.
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