Dragon Bombing
Hakka people have a saying, “The more the dragon is bombed the more prosperity it brings.” This means that the more the dragon has exploded from the bombings, the business owner or the family who bought the firecrackers used for the bombing, as well as the dragon dance group will become more prosperous; therefore, during “Greeting the Dragon”, the community will set off firecrackers to both welcome the dragon as well as to fend off evil and obtain good luck. The firecrackers are also used to add to the celebratory atmosphere. The noise, lights, and smoke from the firecrackers are seen as thunder, lightning, and cloud in which the bright and colorful dragons are dancing.