Yanshui Beehive Firework Festival lights up Tainan

The Yanshui Beehive Fireworks Festival kicked off in Tainan on Tuesday, drawing crowds eager to experience the unique explosive spectacle. After the opening ceremony in the morning, people packed the streets for the first firecracker display, which drew excited gasps and terrified screams. Thrillseekers dressed in protective gear embraced being hit by the firecrackers, while unaware tourists scrambled to find cover. More than 2 million firecrackers are set to be released during the two-day event. The festival is traditionally held on the 14th and 15th days of the first month in the Chinese lunar calendar to celebrate the Lantern Festival.