Bang, boom and a side of caution

Fiery tradition: Arraya playing with sparklers outside his house in Bandung. — The Jakarta Post/ANN

IN conjunction with Hari Raya Aidilfitri, more fireworks will start blasting off in the country, a diversion that can have a dark side.

Big holidays like Ramadan and New Year’s Eve are always welcomed by bursts of fireworks, not least in Indonesia. But they have become so common that many seem to overlook their risks, which may even cause the death of loved ones.