What is glow stick dancing called?

Wotagei
Wotagei is an abbreviation of “Wotaku no gei” which means “The art of Otaku,” and it is where they use glow sticks known as cyalume (or “psyllium”) and perform an intense dance.

Why does Vigil have a glow stick?

A glowstick vigil was held Thursday evening on the east side of the courthouse grounds to show support for those struggling with substance abuse addiction and to honor and remember those who have lost the fight. We hosted a glowstick vigil and used purple glowsticks because that is the color for overdose awareness.

How do glow sticks work?

Hydrogen Peroxide In bleaches and disinfectants, this strong oxidizer rips apart molecules to whiten or clean. Here it’s sealed in a glass capsule that cracks open when you bend the plastic stick. Once it’s unleashed, H2O2 triggers a chemical chain reaction that puts the glow in the stick.

What are glowsticks?

The substance inside these glowing items is usually dibutyl phthalate – a clear, oily, colorless liquid. It is low in toxicity but can cause irritation to any part of the body that it comes in contact with, including the eyes, skin and mouth. For Ingestion: Don’t be alarmed if lips and tongue glow for a few minutes.

Can you put glow stick liquid on clothes?

The liquids inside of a glow stick give the product its shine, but if the outer plastic tubing breaks, those contents will leak and potentially stain items like clothing. Clothing needs to be cleaned immediately, or the liquids could leave a permanent stain. Rinse the stain with cold water.

What happens if you cut open a glow stick?

They are safe, as long as precautions are followed and the chemicals are kept inside. Cutting open a glow stick can also cause the broken shards of glass to fall out. When the tube is cracked, the glass inside is broken and the chemicals all mix together in a reaction that causes the glow.

What does the military use glow sticks for?

Cyalume, the armed forces’ ideal tactical lighting. Used by armed forces around the world, Cyalume light sticks or other Cyalume markers can be used to mark, tag, signal and identify in the most dangerous situations such as combat operations or natural disasters.