This nighttime image depicts a large-scale pyrotechnic display occurring over a gathering of people in Dali City, China

This nighttime image depicts a large-scale pyrotechnic display occurring over a gathering of people in Dali City, China. White and gold fireworks burst high in the sky, generating radiating sparks and luminous trails. Below these, to the left, intense red and pink light emanates from ground-launched pyrotechnics, creating upward streams of smoke and embers. A dense crowd of individuals occupies the foreground and mid-ground, largely silhouetted against the bright light sources. Most individuals are standing, facing the pyrotechnic display. Two figures are prominently visible from behind in the immediate foreground, one on the far left and another on the far right. The ground appears to be a dark, firm surface, possibly paved, with a single crumpled red object visible. On the far left, a segment of a metal scaffolding structure is present. Further back in the mid-distance, several tall, vertical banners or flags are illuminated with a red glow, and multiple red-canopied tents are discernible. Faint urban lights are visible on the distant horizon. The primary illumination for the scene derives from the vibrant colors of the fireworks and ground-based pyrotechnics, casting a predominantly red and golden hue across the environment.