In the medieval village of Taggia, Liguria, they have a centuries old tradition on the 9th of February to make bonfires in the street and set off home-made fireworks. They must hold on to the bamboo tube stuffed with gunpowder and set it off... If you can hold on to it, you'e the man! If it explodes in your hand; you're a loser... Last year 2 kids died, but they stick to their tradition.
This video might be shocking to watch.
People actually getting burned and losing fingers and hands, so DON'T try this at home!
This video might be shocking to watch.
People actually getting burned and losing fingers and hands, so DON'T try this at home!
