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THE PROGRAMME

5 May- 6 May 2011

The set-up of the huge pyrotechnics displays will start at 17.00hrs of 5 May 2011. One can admire the complexity and workmanship involved in putting together such huge mechanised ground fireworks displays on the site of the actual event. The set-up will continue up till 17.00hrs of 7 May 2011.

7 April 2011

The programme of fireworks display will start at 22.30 after a musical programme performed by the Vilhena Band Club of Floriana.

Each fireworks factory will present three spectacular displays which will be judged on the following merits: Best Mechanism, Use of Mechanism Chains, Best Products and Originality.

The Jury will be composed of international pyrotechnicians. They will be assisted by local expert Mr. Michael Brockdorff.

The Festival will be closed with a large fantastic display (locally known as "tapit") by 2010 winners, St Mary Fireworks Factory of Mqabba, and a fireworks display synchronised with music by Malta Fireworks.

The public's opinion will also be taken into account as there will be a Public Opinion Prize which will be assigned to the factory which gets most votes via SMS voting

A compere will provide spectators with general information in English before each firework display.

For the list of Participants click here. They will perform in a predetermined order and each participant will have three items:

In the eventuality of bad weather, the festival will be moved to the 8th or 9th of May 2011, depending on weather forecasts. 

The general public is invited to come to Floriana early as the Parish Church will be open for visitors. One can also observe the huge fireworks and their intricate mechanisms before the display begins.

 

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