“ During the European Middle Ages, ” states the Encyclopædia Britannica, “fireworks accompanied the spread of military explosives westward, and in Europe the military fireworks expert was pressed into service to conduct pyrotechnic celebrations of victory and peace. ”
” Selama Abad Pertengahan di Eropa, ” kata Encyclopædia Britannica, ” kembang api menyertai penyebaran penggunaan bahan peledak militer ke arah barat, dan di Eropa para ahli kembang api militer dituntut menyelenggarakan pertunjukan kembang api untuk perayaan kemenangan dan perdamaian. ”