Carbid shooting is a tradition that has existed for a long time. Although carbide has only been available since about 1900, it is suspected that the tradition of making loud noise with explosions goes back to the time of the Germans.
In carbide shooting, a piece of carbide and water is used to create the gas ethyn. The milk can is closed with the lid, a ball or newspapers and then the gas is lit with a lighter or a spark plug. If the gas mixture is optimal, then a loud bang will occur. With a less good mixture, the bang is soft and a flash of flame and black smoke often occurs. The people usually shoot in groups.
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