👉 The festival weapon, also known as a fire lance or a smoke bomb, is a historical weapon used primarily during the Tang Dynasty in China. It consisted of a bamboo tube filled with gunpowder, which when ignited, would produce a burst of smoke and fire, creating a visible signal to alert enemies of an approaching army or to conceal the location of troops. This weapon was crucial in ancient warfare for signaling and deception, playing a significant role in military strategies. In a festival context, the term might be used metaphorically to describe a dramatic or visually striking display of fireworks or other pyrotechnics that serve a similar purpose of creating awe and excitement.
