The World Fireworks Championship
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The World Fireworks Championship is one of the largest pyrotechnic competitions in the world. The competition takes place annually over three weeks in December and features separate fireworks
displays from six international pyrotechnic production companies.
Competitors come from all over the globe, with participating teams providing a 25 minute long 'pyromusical' show for the attending crowds.
At the end of each display, a score is awarded by a team of four international judges. By the tournament's conclusion, the competitor with the highest score is presented with the Winner's Trophy, which is made from solid gold
. The design of the trophy is influenced by the host city taking part.
As all of the firework displays are synchronised to music
, each display is broadcast over the host city’s local radio stations. The host city does not take part in the displays but provides the setting for the closing ceremony and winner’s banquet.
Oman Sultanate of Oman
The Oman World Fireworks Championship 2010 was one of the largest and most spectacular fireworks competitions in the world. The Championship formed part of the 40th National Day
Celebrations of the Sultanate of Oman, becoming the largest fireworks event ever held in the Middle East
.
Coming from Europe
, Asia
, Australasia
and the Americas
, six of the world's very best pyrotechnic production companies put their skills, artistry and technological know-how to the test, as they battled it out for the coveted Champion's Trophy.
The Oman World Fireworks Championship 2010 took place amongst the palm trees and fountains of Al Qurum Natural Park, located in the heart of Oman's capital city, Muscat
. Each individual display was carefully choreographed to music and guaranteed an unforgettable experience for all who attended. Each display was broadcast live over radio, and featured on local and national television stations.
The Winner's Trophy was awarded to Lacroix-Ruggieri of France
, with second place tied between Panzera of Italy
and Vulcan of China
.
The Event was organised by the High Committee for National Day (Oman), Official Oman World Fireworks Championship Organising Committee, Al Taseheel Al Wataniya and The World Fireworks Championship Limited from the UK.
Participating Teams
United States United States
(Zambelli Fireworks Internationale)
Early Modern France France
(Société Lacroix-Ruggieri)
Italy Italy
(Panzera)
Australia Australia
(Howard & Sons)
United Kingdom United Kingdom
(Merlin Fireworks)
Mainland China China
(Vulcan)
Display Dates
6th December 2010 - Vulcan
7th December 2010 - Howard & Sons
10th December 2010 - Merlin Fireworks
12th December 2010 - Zambelli
15th December 2010 - Panzera
17th December 2010 - Société Lacroix-Ruggieri
Fireworks
Fireworks are a class of explosive pyrotechnic devices used for aesthetic and entertainment purposes. The most common use of a firework is as part of a fireworks display. A fireworks event is a display of the effects produced by firework devices...
displays from six international pyrotechnic production companies.
Competitors come from all over the globe, with participating teams providing a 25 minute long 'pyromusical' show for the attending crowds.
At the end of each display, a score is awarded by a team of four international judges. By the tournament's conclusion, the competitor with the highest score is presented with the Winner's Trophy, which is made from solid gold
Gold
Gold is a chemical element with the symbol Au and an atomic number of 79. Gold is a dense, soft, shiny, malleable and ductile metal. Pure gold has a bright yellow color and luster traditionally considered attractive, which it maintains without oxidizing in air or water. Chemically, gold is a...
. The design of the trophy is influenced by the host city taking part.
As all of the firework displays are synchronised to music
Music
Music is an art form whose medium is sound and silence. Its common elements are pitch , rhythm , dynamics, and the sonic qualities of timbre and texture...
, each display is broadcast over the host city’s local radio stations. The host city does not take part in the displays but provides the setting for the closing ceremony and winner’s banquet.
Oman World Fireworks Championship 2010
Host Country - Oman Sultanate of OmanThe Oman World Fireworks Championship 2010 was one of the largest and most spectacular fireworks competitions in the world. The Championship formed part of the 40th National Day
National Day
The National Day is a designated date on which celebrations mark the nationhood of a nation or non-sovereign country. This nationhood can be symbolized by the date of independence, of becoming republic or a significant date for a patron saint or a ruler . Often the day is not called "National Day"...
Celebrations of the Sultanate of Oman, becoming the largest fireworks event ever held in the Middle East
Middle East
The Middle East is a region that encompasses Western Asia and Northern Africa. It is often used as a synonym for Near East, in opposition to Far East...
.
Coming from Europe
Europe
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
, Asia
Asia
Asia is the world's largest and most populous continent, located primarily in the eastern and northern hemispheres. It covers 8.7% of the Earth's total surface area and with approximately 3.879 billion people, it hosts 60% of the world's current human population...
, Australasia
Australasia
Australasia is a region of Oceania comprising Australia, New Zealand, the island of New Guinea, and neighbouring islands in the Pacific Ocean. The term was coined by Charles de Brosses in Histoire des navigations aux terres australes...
and the Americas
Americas
The Americas, or America , are lands in the Western hemisphere, also known as the New World. In English, the plural form the Americas is often used to refer to the landmasses of North America and South America with their associated islands and regions, while the singular form America is primarily...
, six of the world's very best pyrotechnic production companies put their skills, artistry and technological know-how to the test, as they battled it out for the coveted Champion's Trophy.
The Oman World Fireworks Championship 2010 took place amongst the palm trees and fountains of Al Qurum Natural Park, located in the heart of Oman's capital city, Muscat
Muscat, Oman
Muscat is the capital of Oman. It is also the seat of government and largest city in the Governorate of Muscat. As of 2008, the population of the Muscat metropolitan area was 1,090,797. The metropolitan area spans approximately and includes six provinces called wilayats...
. Each individual display was carefully choreographed to music and guaranteed an unforgettable experience for all who attended. Each display was broadcast live over radio, and featured on local and national television stations.
The Winner's Trophy was awarded to Lacroix-Ruggieri of France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
, with second place tied between Panzera of Italy
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
and Vulcan of China
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
.
The Event was organised by the High Committee for National Day (Oman), Official Oman World Fireworks Championship Organising Committee, Al Taseheel Al Wataniya and The World Fireworks Championship Limited from the UK.
Participating Teams
United States United StatesUnited States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
(Zambelli Fireworks Internationale)
Early Modern France FranceFrance
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
(Société Lacroix-Ruggieri)
Italy ItalyItaly
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
(Panzera)
Australia AustraliaAustralia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
(Howard & Sons)
United Kingdom United KingdomUnited Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
(Merlin Fireworks)
Mainland China ChinaChina
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
(Vulcan)
Display Dates
6th December 2010 - Vulcan
7th December 2010 - Howard & Sons
10th December 2010 - Merlin Fireworks
12th December 2010 - Zambelli
15th December 2010 - Panzera
17th December 2010 - Société Lacroix-Ruggieri
The World Fireworks Championship Results
| Year | Winner's Trophy | Joint Second Place | Joint Second Place > |
| 2010 | Early Modern France France France The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France... (Lacroix-Ruggeiri) |
Italy Italy Italy Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and... (Panzera) |
Mainland China China China Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture... (Vulcan) |
External links
- http://www.wfchampionship.com/ The official website of The World Fireworks Championship
- http://wfchampionship.com/w0rdpr355/ The official blog of The World Fireworks Championship
- http://www.lacroix-ruggieri.com/ The official website of Lacroix-Ruggieri
- http://www.howardfireworks.com.au/ The official website of Howard and Sons Pyrotechnics
- http://www.merlin-fireworks.co.uk/ The official website of Merlin Fireworks
- http://www.vulcandisplayfireworks.com/ The official website of Vulcan Display Fireworks
- http://www.zambellifireworks.com/ The official website of Zambelli Fireworks Internationale