Was awakened by a barrage of firecrackers in the direction of ITU.
The barrage was followed by an orchestra of car alarms.
Traditional western Christmas celebrations I'm used to never included heavy artillery.
Other Countries, other Traditions.
Fireworks are part of Thailand's heritage and culture.I'd venture to say its like this all over Asia.
From my observation, fireworks season begins on fathers day, December 5, resumes on December 11, the Chinese Dragon and Serpent festival.
There is a two week lull until Christmas when fireworks become a daily event until New Years.
It's Fireworks "High Season."
Some fireworks are sold legally, some are not.
Some are home made.
It's the time of the year when some attention must
be paid to personal safety.
I believe it was less than a year ago when a local man literally lost his head over a fireworks.
Blew his head clean off..
You see fireworks ignited within feet of parked vehicles, it's time to take cover, in case that 4,000 pounds of shrapnel is sent your way.
