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#1 Pretty green flames

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Posted 28 January 2006 - 09:07 AM

Hi there

3 years ago i went to Malta (Gozo) for our summer holiday with my familiy. There we enjoyed VERY (2hours+) long pyrotechnic displays. Even during the day. So my question is, does anyone have a list of their festivals where fireworks are involved.

I'd apriciate it if anyone could post it here or email them to me (jaka.levanic@volja.net).

Thanks

#2 chemicalwazi

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Posted 28 January 2006 - 11:52 AM

heres a new event to kick it all off :D

http://www.visitmalt...t-eve_0111.html
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#3 karlfoxman

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Posted 28 January 2006 - 12:23 PM

heres a new event to kick it all off :D

http://www.visitmalt...t-eve_0111.html


Heh, they know how to build shells! Are you going this year PGF?

#4 Pretty green flames

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Posted 28 January 2006 - 12:33 PM

Sure am, and it shouldn't present a great problem convincing my parents seeing as it's held on 29th of April (My birthday)

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Posted 28 January 2006 - 12:41 PM

Sure am, and it shouldn't present a great problem convincing my parents seeing as it's held on 29th of April (My birthday)


Well we shall meet up and see some pyro :D :D

#6 Gaspipe58

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Posted 28 January 2006 - 06:07 PM

Try looking on www.searchmalta.com or www.aboutmalta.com

I'm sure one of them will have a list of major festas involving a few fireworks ;)

Quick bit of history - Malta was the place I first saw fireworks and I've loved them ever since. I still remember the noise, the smell and all the pretty coloured lights in the sky. Wonderful stuff :D

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Posted 31 January 2006 - 12:02 PM

Might pop over myself .... should be one hell of a weekend :P . I wonder if it's possible to get to talk to some of the factories ???? My friend Charlie was holidaying in Gozo and found one of the pyros who had a little business there very glad to talk to anyone who had a genuine interest.

Edited by pyrotrev, 31 January 2006 - 12:03 PM.

Trying to do something very beautiful but very dangerous very safely....

#8 karlfoxman

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Posted 31 January 2006 - 12:18 PM

Might pop over myself .... should be one hell of a weekend :P . I wonder if it's possible to get to talk to some of the factories ???? My friend Charlie was holidaying in Gozo and found one of the pyros who had a little business there very glad to talk to anyone who had a genuine interest.


Currently talking to the UnionBand boys, so might arrange a visit :D More the merrier

#9 Creepin_pyro

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Posted 31 January 2006 - 12:30 PM

Does anyone know if they manufacture all year round in Malta?

Those Unionband coloured beraq shells are amazing! Would love to get some tips from the guys first-hand... when are you thinking of visiting, Karl?

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Posted 31 January 2006 - 12:44 PM

Does anyone know if they manufacture all year round in Malta?

Those Unionband coloured beraq shells are amazing! Would love to get some tips from the guys first-hand... when are you thinking of visiting, Karl?


April 29th - May 2nd, yes they are very tasty. They know of the forum and i hope we can go take a good look around. Will bounce e-mails and see what can be done

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Posted 31 January 2006 - 03:59 PM

Just looking around and found this - http://www.maltafire...ex2/index2.html

Makes interesting reading. I like the bit about there being about 33 licenced firework factories on the island. It's about the size of the Isle of White! Wonder how many unlicenced factories there are.....

Tim

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Posted 31 January 2006 - 04:16 PM

21 Of the best of those are firing on 29 April over a few days, it will be a show not to miss!

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Posted 31 January 2006 - 06:01 PM

So basicly 21 factories are going to have a shoot in 2 days time.
This will certanly be something i haven't seen before in my life. Good thing i got a new camera for x-mas.
Gonna have every thing on tape.

#14 Gaspipe58

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Posted 31 January 2006 - 09:40 PM

You're going to be there?? You lucky lucky b :o :o :o :o :o d! :D

Tim

Don't forget to post the pics ;)

#15 Richard H

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Posted 31 January 2006 - 11:03 PM

Hoping to be out there too! Assuming I have some money left after Valencia that is! :)




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