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The "dashuhua" used to be the "poor man's fireworks." In the past, only the wealthy residents of Nuanquan could afford firecrackers during the festivals.
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身长则影长，身短则影短
A tall figure makes a long shadow, while a short figure makes a short one.
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Wood unbored is impenetrable; words unexpressed are obscure.
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Time:11/15/2016 Hits:5The "dashuhua" used to be the "poor man's fireworks." In the past, only the wealthy residents of Nuanquan could afford firecrackers during the festivals.