Malta Ground Fireworks Festival 2008

[august15]

The Floriana Local Council, Malta is organizing the Second National Festival of Mechanised Fireworks (locally known as "Nar ta' l-Art") which will be held in Saint Publius Square on Saturday, 5 April 2008, on the eve of the feast of St Publius, Floriana's Patron Saint.

Ground fireworks are a unique Maltese pyrotechnic tradition, and since the festival will be held on the eve of Floriana's Parish Feast, those who attend the festival will also get a taste of the lavish local festivities which are a hallmark of Maltese Festas. The Festival will be held in the largest square in Malta.

A total of 16 different firework factories will field two ground firework pieces each, to compete for numerous prizes that will be awarded by an international jury.

Entry is free, to the general public.

More info. on:
www.maltagroundfireworks.com

 

[meggsy]

I would love to get over there and see this, every year I seem to have display work booked on the relevant dates, will get over one day, I am sure.

Looking forward to seeing the movies :blink1:

 

[august15]

With all respect to who won the categories, but the rules have to be changed.

 

[WILLIE]

The Floriana Local Council, Malta is organizing the Second National Festival of Mechanised Fireworks (locally known as "Nar ta' l-Art") which will be held in Saint Publius Square on Saturday, 5 April 2008, on the eve of the feast of St Publius, Floriana's Patron Saint.

Ground fireworks are a unique Maltese pyrotechnic tradition, and since the festival will be held on the eve of Floriana's Parish Feast, those who attend the festival will also get a taste of the lavish local festivities which are a hallmark of Maltese Festas. The Festival will be held in the largest square in Malta.

A total of 16 different firework factories will field two ground firework pieces each, to compete for numerous prizes that will be awarded by an international jury.

Entry is free, to the general public.

More info. on:
www.maltagroundfireworks.com

I was there. Would love to thank all the people of Malta / FLORIANA for giving me such a great time and having the honour of judging your festival will always be gratefull.

 

[august15]

Thank You Willie.
What You think of the Overall Standard of the Festival?

 

[WILLIE]

Thank You Willie.
What You think of the Overall Standard of the Festival?

Very high standard it was amazing to see so many variations & different effects but the thing that really hit me was the dedication & passion you have for fireworks it is this that makes them the finest in the world

 

[michaelli66]

I heard the news " the international competitors have been changed" and it is said that The reason is the due the last incident in China (the explosion of the warehouse which stopped shipment of fireworks form Beihai port).
Is everybody know that??

 

[Tony]

Mqabba Lily Fireworks wins Floriana festival

Mqabba Lily Fireworks emerged as the winner of the second National Mechanical Ground Fireworks Festival at the Granaries on Saturday, April 5. The festival was organised by the Floriana local council and saw the participation of 16 fireworks complexes and groups.

Apart from winning the overall award, Lily Fireworks also placed first in two other categories - originality, and the category for the least possible gears in the mechanical system. The award for the best pyrotechnics according to public opinion was also won by the Lily Fireworks, which earned 875 votes.

The jury consisted of two pyrotechnics experts from the UK and Germany, as well as a British mechanical engineer. The jury was chaired by Joe Theuma, secretary of the Maltese Pyrotechnic Group.

The jury made its evaluation during the setting up of the mechanical systems and during the display itself. Footage was also used. The results of the festival were announced during a ceremony held at the Floriana council, during which vice-mayor Franco Davies presented the awards to the winners.

Great celebrations broke out in Mqabba's main square on Sunday in the early afternoon, immediately after the result was known. A carcade accompanied the trophies on their way to the club, where a celebration party was held lasting till late.

The Our Lady of Lilies Musical Society would like to thank all those who worked hard in order to make such a success possible. A great thank you also goes to the public which has once again given Lily Fireworks a landslide victory through its vote.

A celebratory activity in recognition of all members of Lily Fireworks will be held at the club on Mqabba's main square on Saturday, April 19, from 8 p.m.

Celebrations will carry on throughout the feast in honour of Our Lady of Lilies, celebrated in Mqabba between June 8 and 15.

http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20080414/letters/mqabba-lily-fireworks-wins-floriana-festival

 

[august15]

Yes I agree but in My opinion the Categories have to be changed bec. there were some very sofesticated and large Fireworks that didnt got any prises. Im refering to Victory Firework Factory of Naxxar and Our Lady of Concolation Gudja with the 3D Ball. In My opinion and the opinion of the majority of the peoplewas the best Firework but as I said it was bec. How the categories are made that they didnt won. im not blaming the judges as Im sure they done a very good job but on How the categories are.

Very high standard it was amazing to see so many variations & different effects but the thing that really hit me was the dedication & passion you have for fireworks it is this that makes them the finest in the world

 

[Vavoom]

<snip> the thing that really hit me was the dedication & passion you have for fireworks it is this that makes them the finest in the world

You hit it right on the spot there, Willie. Can't do anything else but agree with you.