4th of july question

SlayerMaster - Heavens Tear
SlayerMaster - Heavens Tear Posts: 57 Arc User
edited June 2010 in Chronicles
will there be a firework show on the 4th of july at all in pwi?
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  • Tearvalerin - Sanctuary
    Tearvalerin - Sanctuary Posts: 3,787 Arc User
    edited June 2009
    may wanna wait till july for that :o. still got a few days to go
  • SlayerMaster - Heavens Tear
    SlayerMaster - Heavens Tear Posts: 57 Arc User
    edited June 2009
    Tearvalerin - Sanctuary wrote: »
    may wanna wait till july for that :o. still got a few days to go

    true. but i just thought i would ask before someone else does.
  • Drazo - Dreamweaver
    Drazo - Dreamweaver Posts: 2,187 Arc User
    edited June 2009
    Do not want.
    They did do a thanksgiving event though.
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  • Blancheneige - Heavens Tear
    Blancheneige - Heavens Tear Posts: 1,494 Arc User
    edited June 2009
    Do not care.
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  • jaeseu
    jaeseu Posts: 420 Arc User
    edited June 2009
    Jeez, no need to be an **** about it lol.

    Anyway, most likely regular players will set up a fireworks show that day. Can't promise it, but just saying it's likely to happen seeing there were previous firework shows in the past (-cough- New Years -cough-). Or maybe GMs will give free fireworks for that occasion. xD
  • RisenPhoenix - Sanctuary
    RisenPhoenix - Sanctuary Posts: 593 Arc User
    edited June 2009
    Considering 4th of July is only celebrated by Americans, I dont see why it would be such a big deal on Perfect World International, besides a sale of some sort.

    But definitely look for fireworks shows on your server all day, most likely in Archosaur. I know I will be throwing my own show on Sanctuary b:pleased
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  • Lareish - Harshlands
    Lareish - Harshlands Posts: 647 Arc User
    edited June 2009
    Might be interesting :)

    And PWI is run by PWE, which is headquaredered in California, USA. So it's not illogical to think there might be come kind of July 4th event.
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  • Alyyy - Sanctuary
    Alyyy - Sanctuary Posts: 3,165 Arc User
    edited June 2009
    im from europe... what is 4.july exactly?
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  • Lareish - Harshlands
    Lareish - Harshlands Posts: 647 Arc User
    edited June 2009
    On July 4th, 1776, the United States of America was formed when it signed the Declaration of Independence - 13 colonies of Great Britain had decided they wanted their own country, and not the heavy tax burdens their mother country had given them.

    And so began the Revolutionary War, as it's called over here, which brought us our freedom as a self-governed country. It's celebrated every year with cookouts and fireworks and lots of things in the colors Red White and Blue - the colors of our flag.

    *edit* Though as a side note, about three weeks BEFORE July 4th, the counties of New Castle, Kent, and Sussex had already signed a document declaring their separation not only from Great Britain, but from the colony of Pennsylvania, to which it had belonged. They formed the new state of Delaware, now considered the First State of the union.

    It's just nobody seems to have noticed 'cause we're kinda sorta small >.>
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  • WitchBurner - Sanctuary
    WitchBurner - Sanctuary Posts: 1,394 Arc User
    edited June 2009
    It celebrates when europe lost interest.

    Lots of colours of the British flag are used in the celebrations, red, white and blue. We appreciate the respect b:victory.
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  • Alyyy - Sanctuary
    Alyyy - Sanctuary Posts: 3,165 Arc User
    edited June 2009
    oh that

    but still... why fireworks?b:surrender
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  • WitchBurner - Sanctuary
    WitchBurner - Sanctuary Posts: 1,394 Arc User
    edited June 2009
    They are used to show thanks to the massive exploitation of chinese immigrant workers.
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  • Lareish - Harshlands
    Lareish - Harshlands Posts: 647 Arc User
    edited June 2009
    Fireworks have been used in celebrations around the world for a long time going back. They originated in China - the chinese invented them. They're very popular for the Fourth of July and New Years in the United States.

    Local government usually organizes festivities where they are set off. They are also set off at Carnivals and sports games. They're illegal for private people to use in a lot of places.

    And why? Big Flaming Colorful Things That Sparkle And Go Boom. = cool.
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  • Alyyy - Sanctuary
    Alyyy - Sanctuary Posts: 3,165 Arc User
    edited June 2009
    Lareish - Harshlands wrote: »
    Fireworks have been used in celebrations around the world for a long time going back. They originated in China - the chinese invented them. They're very popular for the Fourth of July and New Years in the United States.And why? Big Flaming Colorful Things That Sparkle And Go Boom. = cool.

    no $hit
    i see u ahve newer been in Europe
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  • WitchBurner - Sanctuary
    WitchBurner - Sanctuary Posts: 1,394 Arc User
    edited June 2009
    I suppose the British equivalent is Guy Fawkes Night(Bonfire Night), which represents different things for different people and uses fireworks to represent the gunpowder plot and occasionally and effigy of Guy Fawkes(looks like a scarecrow) is burned at the stake. I'll hold a firework show on the 5th of November for it, until then merry summertide, merry midsummers day Northern Europe, and happy Independance day.
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  • Lareish - Harshlands
    Lareish - Harshlands Posts: 647 Arc User
    edited June 2009
    Alyyy - Sanctuary wrote: »
    no $hit
    i see u ahve newer been in Europe


    ...So if you didn't want to know why we use fireworks for the 4th of July... why did you ask? Especially if you already knew why people use fireworks?
    Alyyy - Sanctuary wrote: »
    but still... why fireworks?b:surrender

    And no, I haven't been to Europe yet. I don't exactly have the budget for overseas travel, though Ireland, Africa, and Japan are on my Someday list for traveling :)
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  • surtr
    surtr Posts: 3,378 Perfect World Employee
    edited June 2009
    Lareish - Harshlands wrote: »
    On July 4th, 1776, the United States of America was formed when it signed the Declaration of Independence - 13 colonies of Great Britain had decided they wanted their own country, and not the heavy tax burdens their mother country had given them.
    As an interesting historical sidenote, the Declaration of Independence was actually signed on July 2nd. However, the date on the document is July 4th, so that's when it's celebrated.
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  • Raybeez - Lost City
    Raybeez - Lost City Posts: 149 Arc User
    edited June 2010
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