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This video will summarize on what to expect from the World Pyro Olympics 2009

I still remember the World Pyro Olympics in 2007 at the Highland Steak , SM Mall of Asia. Hearts literally lit the sky. Since my camera was not that great, I ended up taking videos which got pretty good hits in youtube. It was pretty exciting that for the first time, there is a press conference for the World Pyro Olympics 2009 and we even had a sneak preview at the Fort Open Ground itself. Check this out

The World Pyro Olympics (WPO) 2009 is the biggest and the brightest show this year! Not only that , there is also a photo competition (details below).

WPO will be showcased at the Bonifacio Global City on November 21, 28, December 5, 12, and 19 with eight countries showcasing breathtaking pyrotechnics displays. This year’s stellar list of participating countries include South Korea, China, Germany, Australia, Japan, Italy, Canada and the U.S. Two countries fire each Saturday with a dazzling finale on December 19 featuring a Fellowship of Fire where all participants will each have a show; plus an exhibition from the host country, Philippines.

Now on its fourth year WPO 2009 will be an entirely different visual spectacle with the introduction of the pyro-musical – combining state-of-the-art fireworks displays and computer technology, with fireworks gracefully choreographed to music. Always a crowd drawer this year’s event will be a one-stop fun event for the whole family – drum and bugle competitions, bazaars, play areas for kids, food booths and other live entertainment. There will also be photo and video contests and exhibits.

Spearheading this event is La Mancha of Manila, an award-winning Filipino-based pyrotechnics group that bagged second place at the 9th International Fireworks Festival in Zagreb, Croatia this summer.

TICKET PRICES

PER SHOW:
VIP – P1,500 (inclusive of dinner)
SVA – P500
GVA – P200

DISCOUNTED PRICES FOR 5 SHOWS:
VIP – P6,000
SVA – P 2,000
GVA – P 800

Now accepting reservations for VIP and the Special Viewing Areas. Please call 568-6908 or 3840239 for reservations (World Wide Womb).

GVA Tickets are Available at TicketWorld Outlets: Selected Ayala Cinemas, Robinsons Dept. Stores and National Bookstores call 891-9999

This will be located at The Fort Open Grounds behind High Street, near MC Home Depot. VIP comes with a free dinner from VIA MARE and all VIPs have sure seats. VIP and SVA are in front of the GVA (General Viewing Area). There will also be enough food booths and seats at the SVA although you cannot reserve seats there — first come first served. :) Here is the map:

Map of the World Pyro Olympics 2009

Gates open at 3pm, but fireworks start around 630pm. There will be shuttle buses from different points near The Fort. I will update this entry once the list of shuttle pick ups are final.

World Pyro Olympics 2009 Photo Festival

Description

The WPO Photo Festival is a photo contest for all photographers – amateur and professionals.
Winners are determined in two stages:

1. Judges’ choice (select judges which may consist of any but not limited to the following)
a. Visual artist / Writer
b. Sponsoring company representative
c. Reputable Photographer
2. People’s choice (online voting thru WPO Photo site)

The photo competition will cover the five (5) Saturdays of the event starting November 21 to December 19, 2009.

How to join
1. The contest is open to all (point and shoot / DSLR) legal age person.
2. Interested parties may register by any of the following:
>Download a registration form from WPO 2009 website (www.wpo.com)
>Register at WPO 2009 Photo Festival secretariat at the venue.
2. Pay the Registration Fee to be able to join.
>P400 per person inclusive of entrance ticket to the general viewing area for one (1) night.
>P600.00 per person inclusive of entrance ticket to the special viewing area for one (1) night.
This allows the contestant to submit a maximum of three (3) entries for the event.
3. Secure ACCESS ID at the WPO Photo Festival Exhibit area.

Entry Specifications:

1. A registrant may submit as much as three (3) entries.
2. All entries must be printed in 8”x12” full color – bleed format; prints with borders or framings are automatically disqualified.
3. Each entry must be labeled with the contestant’s name, registration number and entry title at the back. This information must be printed on a 3”x 6” white paper and not written directly at the back of the print.
4. Manually retouched and/or painted over print outputs are not acceptable.
5. 300dpi per entry is the acceptable format.
6. For uploading purposes, the maximum is 4 Mb file size saved as JPEG per entry and only allow untouched/unedited entries, limiting photo/traditional editing to resizing are acceptable.
7. Prints and files not in this format will be disqualified from the competition.
8. Submit all printed entries in one (1) brown envelope together with the file saved in CD. Label the envelope with the Registrant’s Name and Registration Number.
9. Entries must be submitted Monday to Saturday December 21, 2009. Deadline for submission is January 9, 2010.

Prizes and Awarding
1. P10,000.00 – 2nd Runner Up
2. P20,000.00 – 1st Runner Up
3. P50,000.00 – Grand Prize Winner
4. Travel Workshop w/ George Tapan – Online Winner (all expense paid)

Winners will be awarded in January 15, 2009 in a photo exhibit in one of the Ayala Malls.

For inquiries, please call ALL ABOUT BRANDS INC at 401-3733 / 5023288 or PRESS INC. at 729 4013.

LIST OF PARTICIPANTS: World Pyro Olympics 2009

Pyro Studios of Canada has won multiple awards all over the world such as the Montreal International Fireworks Competition, the Globalfest Fireworks Competition and the Monaco Fireworks Competition. Pyro Studios will bring to the WPO 2009 an exciting show featuring the music of Journey and Arnel Pineda.

Marutayama of Japan started manufacturing its ornamental fireworks at the end of the Edo era in 1864. The company’s fireworks have been praised for “painting a dream in the sky” at the 1984 Los Angels Olympics and the Centennial Celebration of the Statue of Liberty. Marutamaya provides fireworks displays at Tokyo Disneyland.

NICO-Lünig Event GmbH of Germany is one of the leading sellers and producers of display fireworks in Germany. It has taken part in international fireworks competitions in China, Japan, Thailand, Spain, Sweden, France, Switzerland and the Philippines.

Parente Fireworks of Italy’s history dates back at least 100 years, with tradition and secrets handed down to several generations later. One of Parente’s most unforgettable performances is “Beach on Fire”, a 14-kilometer fireworks show in Venice.

Remote Effects Systems (RES) Specialty Pyrotechnics of U.S.A began operations in 1983 and provides fireworks for sporting, corporate, theatrical and touring musical productions. RES now provides over 250 displays annually both indoors and outdoors and distributes its line of pyrotechnic products worldwide.

Glorious Entertainment Production Limited of China was founded in 1920. Some of its stellar credits include fireworks at Bjork’s concert in 2008; Thai King 80th Birthday ceremony firework show in Thailand, and the Opening and Closing ceremonies of the Asian Games.

Explosive Productions Pty Ltd of Australia has more than 20 years of experience in the fireworks and pyrotechnic industry. Explosive Productions produced the designs used to win the 2005 & 2006 WPO. They also participated at the “Fiori di Fuco” Fireworks Competition in Italy, and the “Symphony of Fire” in Cape Town, South Africa.

Hanwha Corporation of Korea was founded in 1952. It has performed fireworks in big events including the 3rd Busan Multimedia Fireworks Show in 2007, a 50-minute firework and laser show at APEC 2006, and the opening and closing ceremonies of the Seoul Asian Games.

La Mancha Group International of the Philippines is the only company from South East Asia that has bagged honors from prestigious contests in Europe including the Hannover Fireworks Competition in Germany last year, and the Zagreb International Fireworks Festival held in Croatia earlier this year.

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