Performers of Dashuhua, or striking iron flowers, start their performance in North China's Hebei province January 1, 2020. Dashuhua, literally translated as "striking tree flowers", is a local art form in Yuxian county, Zhangjiakou in Hebei province. Performers throw hot melted iron against walls to create a shower of sparks, just like fireworks. The tradition has been preserved for more than 500 years. Photo:China News Service

Performers of Dashuhua, or striking iron flowers, start their performance in North China's Hebei province January 1, 2020. Dashuhua, literally translated as "striking tree flowers", is a local art form in Yuxian county, Zhangjiakou in Hebei province. Performers throw hot melted iron against walls to create a shower of sparks, just like fireworks. The tradition has been preserved for more than 500 years. Photo:China News Service

Performers of Dashuhua, or striking iron flowers, start their performance in North China's Hebei province January 1, 2020. Dashuhua, literally translated as "striking tree flowers", is a local art form in Yuxian county, Zhangjiakou in Hebei province. Performers throw hot melted iron against walls to create a shower of sparks, just like fireworks. The tradition has been preserved for more than 500 years.Photo:China News Service

Performers of Dashuhua, or striking iron flowers, start their performance in North China's Hebei province January 1, 2020. Dashuhua, literally translated as "striking tree flowers", is a local art form in Yuxian county, Zhangjiakou in Hebei province. Performers throw hot melted iron against walls to create a shower of sparks, just like fireworks. The tradition has been preserved for more than 500 years.Photo:China News Service