Dazzling Molten Iron Showers Become a Tourist...
China News
October 24, 2023
In northwest China's Shanxi Province, a centuries-old tradition known as "Datiehua" is setting the night skies ablaze. This captivating practice involves blacksmiths splattering molten iron, typically during holidays or festivals. Armed with burn-resistant willow root spoons, these skilled blacksmiths deftly scoop up liquid iron from a furnace, then unleash a powerful splatter onto cold bricks. The result is a breath-taking shower of embers and sparks, resembling a grand leaf or tree.