Meriam buluh (Jawi: مريام بولوه) or bamboo cannon is a type of home-made firecracker which is popular during the Hari Raya festive season in Malaysia, and during the New Year's day celebration in the Philippines. Like other fireworks, bamboo cannons are illegal as stated in Malaysian Explosive Act 1957; ironically, more Malay children turn to the more dangerous bamboo cannon as an alternative to commercial firecrackers which were made illegal by the government.
A modern variation of the cannon, called a boga, became popular in the Philippines until they were banned by the government in 2006. Other option is make use of milk cans.
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