Malta Fireworks Festival Programme

[jonmif]

The Programme

Saturday 29thApril

First night of the Malta International Fireworks Festival 2006

21.30 hrs Opening of the Malta International Fireworks Festival with a Fireworks Salute.

22.00 hrs Pyro Musical Display

1st Competitor – Jubilee Fireworks Co. Ltd.

United Kingdom

22.15 hrs Pyro Musical Display

2nd Competitor – St. Mary Fireworks Factory - Mqabba

Malta

22.30 hrs Mechanical Ground Fireworks at Barriera Wharf

15th August Fireworks Factory – Mosta Malta


22.40 hrs Mechanical Ground Fireworks at Barriera Wharf

Our Lady of Consolation Fireworks Factory – Gudja

Malta


22.50 hrs Pyro-musical Display

3rd Competitor – Luso Pirotecnica Co. Ltd.

Portugal


23.00 hrs End of the first night of the Malta International Fireworks Festival programme.


Sunday 30th April

Second night of the Malta International Fireworks Festival 2006


22.00 hrs Opening of the second night of the Malta International Fireworks Festival with a Fireworks Salute.


22.30 hrs Pyro-musical Display

4th Competitor – St. Michael Fireworks Factory - Lija

Malta

22.45 hrs A series of Maltese traditional fireworks discharges by :

Our Lady of Consolation Fireworks Factory – Gudja; Lourdes Fireworks Factory – San Gwann; St. Catherine Fireworks Factory – Zurrieq; St. Mary Fireworks Factory – Mosta; 19th March Fireworks Factory – Rabat; Lily Fireworks Factory - Mqabba

23.10 hrs Ground Fireworks at Barriera Wharf

Lourdes Fireworks Factory Malta

23.20 hrs Mechanical Ground Fireworks at Barriera Wharf

La Stella Fireworks Factory – Gudja Malta

23.40 hrs Pyro Musical Display

5th Competitor – 15th August Fireworks Factory - Mosta

Malta

00.00 hrs Maltese and European anthems.

00.05 hrs Final pryro -musical show

Orzella Fireworks Company

Italy

00.25 hrs End of the Malta International Fireworks Festival 2006.

The Participants

The five fireworks companies that will be demonstrating their abilities by pyro-musical displays are:

· The 15th August Fireworks Factory of Mosta - Malta



This fireworks factory was founded in 1983. Around 20 pyro-technic enthusiasts voluntarily contribute their expertise to create spectacular fireworks displays during the days of the Feast of St. Mary in Mosta, which is celebrated between the 10th and 15th August, as well as fireworks displays in various other villages.

· The St. Mary Fireworks Factory of Mqabba - Malta


This fireworks factory was founded in 1960. Around 15 pyro-technicians contribute towards the success of each fireworks display that this factory produces annually at various villages. It also prepares all the fireworks displays for the village feast of St. Mary, which is celebrated at Mqabba between the 13th and 15th August.


· The St. Michael’s Fireworks Factory of Lija - Malta



This fireworks factory was founded in 1925. Around 15 pyro-technic enthusiasts produce and choreograph all the works displays that are held during the feast of Christ the Saviour between the 4th and 6th August at Lija, as well as other village feast displays in Malta and Gozo. This fireworks factory participated twice in international competitions in France, and also won the best trophy in Monaco in 1980.


· The Jubilee Fireworks Company – United Kingdom

(info not yet available)


· The Luso Pirotecnica Fireworks Company – Portugal

(Info not yet available)

Non Competitive Participant



Orzella Fireworks Company will be in charge co-ordinate competitive displays by the foreign partipants during the festival. This Company will also be presemting its own fireworks display as the Grand Finale of the event.



This Italian fireworks company, based in Altipiani di Arcinazzo near Rome, was founded in 1884 by Luigi Orzella. Today, Orzella Fireworks is world-renowned for its ability to research, experiment and create new and spectacular fireworks. The firm was commissioned to organise the pyro-technic displays for the millennium celebrations held in Rome

 

[jonmif]

About the Festival

The Ministry for Tourism & Culture is proud to present The Malta International Fireworks Festival 2006 29th & 30th April

Two competitive evenings of spectacular Maltese & International Pyro -Musical Displays at the Grand Harbour, Valletta

General Information


Following the tremendous success of four consecutive editions of Fireworks Festivals, the Ministry for Tourism and Culture in collaboration with the Malta Pyrotechnic Association are proud to present the first edition of the Malta International Fireworks Festival,.



Three Maltese fireworks factories and two foreign companies will be competing for various trophies and cash prizes by their presentation of pyro-musical displays. Apart from these displays, throughout the two festival nights seven local fireworks factories will also be demonstrating their abilities in the field of traditional Maltese fireworks. All this through the accompaniment of playful laser displays.



As the festival is timed to coincide with the 2nd anniversary of Malta’s entry into the Eurpean Union the European as well as the Maltese national anthems will be played at midnight of Sunday, April 30th. This will be immediately followed by a spectacular pyro-musical display designed and manufactured by Orzella Fireworks Company of Rome.



All this will take place in Grand Harbour which offers the most ideal location and what is probably one of the most breath-taking views of the island, encompassing forts St Angelo, Ricasoli and St. Elmo, as well as the fortified walls of Valletta and Senglea.



An international adjudicating panel will be voting for the best pyrotechnic display. The attending spectators will have also the chance to cast their vote for the best display by smsing via their mobile phones. The presentation of the prizes will take place on May 1st at a venue to be announced.

 

[Luqa - Malta]

I can already predict the winner :w as the festival will probably be a pyromusical contest rather than a general technical contest. But I rest to be corrected upon who will win. There can be surprizes. BRING IT ON.

My only disapointment is rather big actualy. That this event is called the Malta Fireworks Festival when only very few of the Maltese groups are actualy taknig part. Infact the number of participating groups is actually decreasing every year.

I remember when our group took part, there were 33 rival factories that took part and the event was a major succsess. A year later 10 of these 33 factories did not take part for a reason or another. This year I learn that another 11 factories will not take part. To my surprize one particular group that in the past took the Fireworks festival very serious is also not taking part this year.

The organizers seem to encourage more the International groups rather than the national ones.

I see that this event is a furthur boost to the maltese traditinal fireworks but things seem to have gone a bit furthur away from the event's original scope. I noticed since the past years that the Maltese unique shells are somewhat given the orange lights in preference to the usual common loads of ball shell shows. I urge the organizers to not let go of the concept of boosting the Maltese fireworks tradition. I also wish that the daylight fireworks shows be given more space in this event because I noticed that they have been completely abandoned! |

I must confess that I had higher hopes for this years edition.

but lets see how it turns out.

While I urge all enthusiasts to visit Malta and enjoy this event, I also urge everyone to visit the actual Maltese feasts which take place in summer. The festival hardly comes close to the original thing but its a very good preview.

I also urge you to present yourselves at the place in advance if you wish a good place to enjoy it to the full.

Hope that eveything goes well.

 

[Callus]

Hey, I'm into pyrotechincs and assist when i could for the Feast of Kirkop. St. Leonard, Although i live in gharghur! Well already a day past from the festival and it was great!! Jubilee Where Really Good, Luso Pirotecnia where boring and only the last bit good. Wait.....what about Mqabba? THEY WHERE EXCELLENT. The best was MALTA written with fireworks! (although many didn't notice). In my opinion Mqabba should win as they offered a great variety from (Kulur, beraq, blalen, raxx...KOLLOX). But I still have to see what Lija and Mosta have to offer. Lija should be the main competitor! We must not forget the Italinas who will also be offering an Amazing Show! (The Italians are not part of the Competition though). The only bad thing there was, was the Sound. It was echoing! Probably there can be nothing to do but if there is please fix it !! I missed the usual visual effect on Fort St. Angelo which due to the change of place where the fireworkes are burnt couldn't be done.
I wish Everyone the Best of luck And Hope Everything goes well.
Ps: PRAY FOR GOOD WEATER
CAw Nies, Mohkom Em!
Forsi xi darba niedhlu Ahna Hal Kirkop u nifqghu Kul Mem!! Hehe

Bye Bye
:* :9 :w

 

[august15]

Hi Callus
Ok 10q for YOur comments.
We hope to see you there taking part in the Festival St. Leonardu.
Good Luck

 

[jonmif]

Hi, people, I have to say that for this year this is the best show ever done by our fireworks factory workers and helpers ! I have to say that our show had all existing varieties of fireworks including: Blalen, Beraq, Beraq li ma jidirx, Imsielet, Kurcetti, Ftuh iduru, Bebbux, Murtaletti bil lob, Murtaletti tal kulur ta tlieta u bomba, sfejjer, roman candles, mazzarelli, disinni, diversi baraxxijiet, ftuh tal beraq bic centrijiet, bombi tal lampjun, blalen bic centru stilla, sbruffaturi, blalen ta mal art u kif ukoll iffurmmajna l kelma MALTA !

Now we'll have to wait for the jury vote to see !
You can see some pictures of the show from
my photo album and in next days I'll give out a copy to tony of the 10 minute show DVD we made.

All of you that did not came here missed a lot of the maltese traditional fireworks !!

 

[Callus]

HI Nies!
Today is Monday and the 2 Days Awaited for the past year has ended. Yesterday was another day of success. Lija were very good followed by Mosta. They both showed that they are capable to WIn and produce fireworks like other foreign countries. The italians displayed an excellent show as it was very original.
Here is the rating I gave (In my opinion): 1st Mqabba, 2nd Hal-Lija, 3rd United Kingdom, 4th Mosta, 5th Portugal
it was a Gr8 success and i hope next year the competition will be bigger including more Maltese Fireworks Factories.
Prosit Imqabba & Hal Lija!!
Issa Naraw Ilejla Uwx!!
Bye Bye
Ca||uS

 

[Luqa - Malta]

Great show. I'm not sure were 1st and 2nd should go to. both Lija and Mqabba gave good shows. 3rd Jubilee UK, 4th Mosta, 5th Portugal.

Congrats everyone!

Looking forward for another round of Summer Festas!

 

[Callus]

Hey.......
Prosit Mqabba u hal Lija!!!! Il MALTIN AHJAR MIL BARANIN.....U DAN HUWA FATT!!

Issa naraw x'jghid il publiku!
Gd Luck Kullhadd
Ghada Jalqu It Televoting!!
Caw Caw

 

[Son-T]

Hey.......
Prosit Mqabba u hal Lija!!!! Il MALTIN AHJAR MIL BARANIN.....U DAN HUWA FATT!!

Issa naraw x'jghid il publiku!
Gd Luck Kullhadd
Ghada Jalqu It Televoting!!
Caw Caw

Translation please.

Sont

 

[jonmif]

Translation please.

Sont

Well done Saint Mary Fireworks and Lija

Now we'll see the public opinion by Sms voting.

 

[Son-T]

Thanks a lot :w

Sont

 

[polyrn2]

hi, im a newbie here im form the philippines,i have seen the videos of the recent malta fireworks festival, i would like to ask what is tthe title of the music used by jubillee fireworks especially during the finale, also the artist. thank you.

 

[reflections]

oy Pilipino!!! pilipino!! haha buti naman may kasama na akong pilipino dito!! hahaha! I believe the song was by andrea bocelli- Time to say goodbye! Im not sure but most likely! Did you watch world pyro in the phil? im gonna post three vids! watch it ha if u didnt watch hehe!

 

[polyrn2]

reflections, thank yo!! i should have that cd, i will be using it at BUGLASAN 06 fireworks competition in dumaguete, hope you can can go there. i will be handling one entry.again thank you.

 

[reflections]

Wow i never knew that there was one like that in dumaguete! do you have like a company? goodluck and i hope you will be able to take videos hehe! Good luck! is it pyromusical competition? who are the people joining?

 

[polyrn2]

yeah we run a small manufacturing and display company, the competition is pyromusical, and participated by locals and some company in bulacan and laguna, you should go there.

 

[reflections]

nyay dumaguete's too far! im in baguio! just give me vid hehe