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A blacksmith flings molten metal against a cooled wall to create homemade fireworks in celebration of the Lantern Festival, or the end of the Lunar Year, in the village of Nuanquan, China, on Feb. 6. The region famous for its blacksmith trade has maintained the tradition for centuries -- it's considered more affordable than buying fireworks.

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