Liuyang County began to produce fire works in the Tang Dynasty and the production became thriving in the Song Dynasty. It has a long history of more than 1,000 years. The firecrackers produced in Liuyang are well known for its excellent techniques, scientific formulas, unique models, best quality, guaranteed safety, resonant bangs, colorful figures, and good smells, it is best known at home and abroad. The county was honorably named the "Land of Fireworks" by the Ministry of Agriculture in 1995 for its long history and its prominent position and outstanding achievement.
Liuyang Weekend Fireworks Evening Party
The Municipal Government of Liuyang City has decided to hold a firework evening party on every weekend between May, 1stto October, 1st each year at banks of the Liuyang River. When evening comes, the dark sky will shine with colorful and bright fireworks. Below the sky, on the river, many sailing ships run like shuttles. And in the street along the river, tourists are abound. "Visiting the Weekend Fireworks Evening in Liuyang" is a special tourist program, that the visitors will enjoy so much that they will not want to leave. The fascinating spectacle will add color to visitors' colorful evenings at the weekend.
1998 China Liuyang International Fireworks Festival
To demonstrate the art of fireworks of the county, to expand its sales in the home and world markets, and to promote its reputation, the local Party Committee and government sponsored again the 1998 China Liuyang International Fireworks Festival, on the basis of the successful operation of three international fireworks and art festivals, which once more led people enter a magic land.
The 1998 China Liuyang International Fireworks Festival took place from October 20 to 22. The festival was larger and more spectacular and played a march toward the new century. During the festival, 10 major activities were organized including a large fireworks evening party and a sales exhibition of the local brand names and specialty products, tourist souvenirs, and flowers, as well as a symposium on the international standards of fireworks and a get-together of mayors from various cities. The opening ceremony was transmitted live by Hunan Satellite TV Station to tens of thousands of audiences. It was a gala of the century combining culture, art, tourism and trade.