Chinese New Year in China: Soundscape

I have not spent Chinese new year in China since 2006, and it's thrilling to re-discover just how great it is this year in Beijing. The greatest thing, besides spending quality time with family, is the fireworks. I'm definitely in for a treat on this, A TREAT FOR SOUND. On the eve of Chinese new year, Feb.3, 2011, the fireworks all over the city started probably god know when in the morning, but really getting intense around after 4pm. The sound of fireworks is all over the city and is seriously NON-STOPPING until after midnight. This works like a symphony. Because there is never a moment of silence, but there is only ups and downs, highs and lows, you can kind of feel the melody there. When a big one comes up the sky near you, it's really exiting, almost making me crying (and making my aunt fell to the ground). After this you hear the rest of them from nearby or faraway. This is truly an exclusive opportunity to experience the sound of fireworks for hours and days, and anyone should not miss this if they have a chance to experience it.