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Philippine International Pyromusical Competition

Philippine International Pyromusical Competition

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The Philippine International Pyromusical Competition initially known as the World Pyro Olympics, is an annual competition among fireworks manufacturers from different countries held in the Philippines which runs for five days for World Pyro Olympics and 6 weeks for The Philippine International Pyromusical Competition. Two countries fire each day; the last participant fires on the final evening of the event.

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The host of the event does not participate in the competition but performs a fireworks display on the last night. Awards, such as the People's Choice, are given out after the exhibition. The crowning of the competition's winners ends the event.

As the World Pyro Olympics

2005

The first World Pyro Olympics took place in 2005 in The Esplanade at the back of then unfinished SM Mall of Asia in Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines from December 26 to 30.[citation needed] Firework materials were placed in the participant's barge floating within Manila Bay. Major firework makers from nine countries participated in the competition.[1] The event host, La Mancha Group of the Philippines along with the nine foreign fireworks makers, held a fireworks demonstration on the last day.[2] La Mancha organized the 1st International Fireworks Festival in December 2002 and the World Pyro Olympics Exhibition in March and April 2004; Australia was awarded champion.[citation needed]

The schedule of the fireworks shows was as follows:

2007

The event was hosted by the Philippines from January 5 to 13, 2007[3] at The Esplanade at the then newly completed SM Mall of Asia.[4] Nine foreign countries competed in the second edition.[5] La Mancha of the Philippines was the host company. The United Kingdom won the 2007 competition and the team from China won an award for technical precision

2008

Once again, the World Pyro Olympics was hosted by the Philippines from May 3 to 31, Saturdays only, at The Esplanade in front of the SM Mall of Asia. La Mancha Pyro Productions held a pyromusical display on the final night of the competition. The countries that participated were Canada, China, France, Germany, Italy, and Venezuela. Italy won the said competition.

As the Philippine International Pyromusical Competition

2010

Fireworks display by Australian firm, Howards And Sons Pyrotechnics.

The 1st Philippine International Pyromusical Competition 2010 was held at SM Mall of Asia starting February to March. Patrons were given a platform to see how their own countries performed.[citation needed] The countries that participated were the United States, United Kingdom, China, France, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia and Australia. The Philippines provided the opening and closing exhibitions.[6]

  • February 14, 2010
    •  Philippines – Platinum Fireworks Inc. (Opening Exhibition)
    •  USA – PyroFire Display
  • February 21, 2010
    •  UK – Jubilee Fireworks
    •  China – Liuyang Jinsheng Fireworks
  • February 28, 2010
    •  France – Brezac Artifices
    •  Japan – Tamaya Kitahara Fireworks Co., Ltd.
  • March 7, 2010
  • March 14, 2010
    •  Australia – Howards And Sons Pyrotechnics
    •  Philippines – Platinum Fireworks Inc. (Closing Exhibition)

2011

The 2nd Philippine International PyroMusical Competition 2011 was held at the SM Mall of Asia starting February to March. The countries that participated were South Korea, Spain, Portugal, United Kingdom, China, France, Japan, Canada, Australia, and the Philippines.

  • February 12, 2011
  • February 19, 2011
    •  Portugal – Macedos Pirotecnia
    •  UK – Jubilee Fireworks
  • February 26, 2011
    •  China – Liuyang Jinsheng Fireworks
    •  France – Lacroix Ruggieri
  • March 5, 2011
    •  Japan – Tamaya Kitahara Fireworks Co., Ltd.
    •  Canada – Apogee Fireworks
  • March 12, 2011

2012

The 3rd Philippine International PyroMusical Competition 2012 was at the SM Mall of Asia starting February to March. Eleven countries showcased their pyrotechnics extravaganzas. The countries participated were South Korea, Malta, Spain, Finland, Portugal, China, Netherlands, Italy, Australia, Canada, and were closed by an exhibition curated by the Philippines.

  • February 11, 2012
  • February 18, 2012
    •  UK – SM Art Pyrotechnics
    •  Spain – Pirotecnia Turis
  • February 25, 2012
  • March 3, 2012
  • March 10, 2012
  • March 17, 2012
    •  Italy – Orzella Fireworks
    •  Philippines – Platinum Fireworks Inc. (Closing Exhibition)

2013

The 4th Philippine International PyroMusical Competition 2013 was also held at the SM Mall of Asia, and commenced February, ending in March. The year 2013 saw Japan, Finland, Taiwan, Spain, United Kingdom, South Korea, Italy, Netherlands, China, Australia, and Canada as participants and the show was closed by an exhibition planned by the Philippines.

  • February 16, 2013
    •  Japan – Tamaya Kitahara
    •  Finland – Oy Pyroman Finland Ltd.
  • February 23, 2013
    •  Taiwan – Yung Feng Fireworkds
    •  Spain – Brunchu Pyro Experience
  • March 2, 2013
  • March 9, 2013
  • March 16, 2013
    •  China – Liuyang New Year Fireworks Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    •  Australia – Fireworkx Inc.
  • March 23, 2013
    •  Canada – Fireworks Spectacular
    •  Philippines – Platinum Fireworks Inc. (Closing Exhibition)

2014

The 5th Philippine International Pyromusical Competition was held at the SM Mall Of Asia starting from February 15 – March 22, 2014. The 5th year of the competition were showcased by 11 countries, Australia, Spain, United Kingdom, France, Japan, China, Germany, Finland, Canada, USA and Philippines.

  • February 15, 2014
    •  Philippines - Platinum Fireworks Inc. (Opening Ceremony)
    •  Australia - Howards and Sons Pyrotechnics
  • February 22, 2014
  • March 1, 2014
    •  France - Brezac Artifices
    •  Japan - Tamaya Kitahara Fireworks
  • March 8, 2014
    •  China - Liuyang New Year Fireworks
    •  Germany - Vulcan Europe
  • March 15, 2014
  • March 22, 2014
    •  USA - Atlas Pyro Vision
    •  Philippines - Platinum Fireworks Inc. (Closing Exhibition)

2015

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2016

The 7th Philippine International Pyromusical Competition was held at the SM Mall of Asia and was run every Saturday night from February 13 to March 19, 2016. 11 countries were showcased their pyromusical displays in the competition.[7]

  • February 13, 2016
  • February 20, 2016
  • February 27, 2016
  • March 5, 2016
    •  Germany - Steffes-Oligfeurwerk
    •  Canada - Fireworks Spectaculars
  • March 12, 2016
  • March 19, 2016
    •  France - Brezac Artefices
    •  Philippines - Platinum Fireworks Inc. (Closing Exhibition)

2017

  • February 11, 2017
  • February 18, 2017
  • February 25, 2017
    •  China - Lidu Fireworks
    •  China - Polaris Fireworks
  • March 4, 2017
    •  Canada - Hands Fireworks
    •  Canada - Garden City Display Fireworks
  • March 11, 2017
  • March 18, 2017

2018

  • February 17, 2018
  • February 24, 2018
    •  USA - Pyro Engineering
    •  Germany - Steffes-Ollig Feuerwerke
  • March 3, 2018
  • March 10, 2018
    •  France - Pandora-Pyrotechnie
    •  Italy - Alessi Fuochi Artificiali
  • March 17, 2018
    •  Taiwan - Yung Feng Fireworks / 永豐煙火製造企業股份有限公司
    •  United Kingdom - Pyrotex Fireworx Ltd
  • March 24, 2018
    •  China - Polaris Fireworks
    •  Philippines - Platinum Fireworks Inc. (Closing Exhibition)

2019

The 10th Philippine International Pyromusical Competition 2019 was held at the SM City Clark starting February 23 to March 30. This was supposed to be at the SM Mall of Asia,[8] however, the venue was moved at Clark, Pampanga in support for the Manila Bay Rehabilitation Program by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).

  • February 23, 2019
  • March 2, 2019
  • March 9, 2019
  • March 16, 2019
  • March 23, 2019
    •  China - Polaris Fireworks
    •  Canada - Fireworks Spectaculars
  • March 30, 2019
    •  Poland - Surex Firma Rodzinna
    •  Philippines - Platinum Fireworks Inc. (Closing Ceremony)

2024

The 11th Philippine International Pyromusical Competition was supposed to be held in 2020. However, the competition was not held from 2020 to 2023 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[9] In 2024, the competition will be held every Saturday from May 11 to June 8 at SM Mall of Asia complex.[10]

Participating teams

(Host nation highlighted.)

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Winners

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 • (*) Also the recipient of the People's Choice Award

References

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    "Event Description". World Pyro Olympics. Archived from the original on December 29, 2005. Retrieved November 23, 2016.
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    "Event Program - Schedule". World Pyro Olympics. Archived from the original on May 22, 2007. Retrieved November 23, 2016.
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    "Location Map". World Pyro Olympics. Archived from the original on May 22, 2007. Retrieved November 23, 2016.
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    "Previous Participants". Philippine International Pyromusical Competition. Platinum Fireworks, Inc. Archived from the original on February 15, 2016. Retrieved November 23, 2016.
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    "Participating Countries - This Season (Year 7)". Philippine International Pyromusical Competition. Platinum Fireworks, Inc. Archived from the original on February 16, 2016. Retrieved November 23, 2016.
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    Announcement. March 3, 2020. Retrieved February 16, 2022.
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    Vibal, Leana (March 4, 2024). "The Philippine International Pyromusical Competition Is Back". Spot.ph. Retrieved March 5, 2023.
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