Originally Posted by Pat89339

I received an email today that there was an accident in Hong Kong a few days ago, which led to the tragic loss of 19 lives. Based on Chinese traditions, the return of those spirits to the family falls on the day the fireworks were intended. As this is not a day to celebrate, the Chief Executive of Hong Kong has cancelled the fireworks to respect those who lost their lives.

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