Good luck, also serious pollution
2010-02-20 10:46:25 GMT2010-02-20 18:46:25 (Beijing Time)
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Photo taken on Feb. 20, 2010 shows a thick layer of burnt firecracker crumbs on street in Dalian City, northeast China's Liaoning Province. Many companies and stores in Dalian set off the business opening firecrackers on Saturday morning, the first work day after the Spring Festival holidays. Although the business opening firecracker is viewed as a sign for good luck, the smoke and crumbs caused serious pollution to the urban environment. (Xinhua/Lu Guozhong)
A security guard puts out ash fire of burnt firecracker crumbs on street in Dalian City, northeast China's Liaoning Province, Feb. 20, 2010. Many companies and stores in Dalian set off the business opening firecrackers on Saturday morning, the first work day after the Spring Festival holidays. Although the business opening firecracker is viewed as a sign for good luck, the smoke and crumbs caused serious pollution to the urban environment. (Xinhua/Lu Wenzheng)
Staff members of a shopping center dodge from the sound of firecrackers on street in Dalian City, northeast China's Liaoning Province, Feb. 20, 2010. Many companies and stores in Dalian set off the business opening firecrackers on Saturday morning, the first work day after the Spring Festival holidays. Although the business opening firecracker is viewed as a sign for good luck, the smoke and crumbs caused serious pollution to the urban environment. (Xinhua/Lu Guozhong)
City cleaners clear away the burnt firecracker crumbs on street in Dalian City, northeast China's Liaoning Province, Feb. 20, 2010. Many companies and stores in Dalian set off the business opening firecrackers on Saturday morning, the first work day after the Spring Festival holidays. Although the business opening firecracker is viewed as a sign for good luck, the smoke and crumbs caused serious pollution to the urban environment. (Xinhua/Lu Wenzheng)
Staff members of a company set off long string of firecrackers on street in Dalian City, northeast China's Liaoning Province, Feb. 20, 2010. Many companies and stores in Dalian set off the business opening firecrackers on Saturday morning, the first work day after the Spring Festival holidays. Although the business opening firecracker is viewed as a sign for good luck, the smoke and crumbs caused serious pollution to the urban environment. (Xinhua/Lu Guozhong)
Photos taken on Feb. 20, 2010 show thick layers of burnt firecracker crumb on street in Dalian City, northeast China's Liaoning Province. Many companies and stores in Dalian set off the business opening firecrackers on Saturday morning, the first work day after the Spring Festival holidays. Although the business opening firecracker is viewed as a sign for good luck, the smoke and crumbs caused serious pollution to the urban environment.
