Photo. Fireworks
at its best displayed in Malta. © Travel Explorations.
The first day I observed the fireworks from the Upper
Level Barrocks, and on the second day I had the pleasure to admire the show from the balcony of a restaurant
near the Upper Level Barrocks. From both places I got a wonderful
view of the beautiful city illuminated by the strong shifting lights. On
the other side of the sky I could observe the half moon undisturbed by the fireworks rockets fired up in the
sky. The fireworks was so strong that people could see it from the
Sliema, the largest city on Malta.
In the harbour area I could see a boat floated around with happy
people celebrating the big event. I could also hear orchestral and symphonic music
from this boat that really made the atmosephere unique. The song beautiful song Time To Say Goodby was also played during the fireworks,
but for us there were no doubt: we would like to stay longer,
and we are definitely coming back to Malta!
Malta's capital Valetta was built in the 16th century. It`s fortified
with baroque style. This wonderful harbour city is notified as an
UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Photo. Sunset in the capital Valetta in
Malta seen from the Upper Level Barrocks.
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Before the fireworks started, I took my time on the Upper Level
Barrocks to enjoy the wonderful panorama view of the island, encompassing
forts St Angelo, Ricasoli and St. Elmo, as well as the fortified walls of
Valletta and Senglea. The rocky city looked so beautiful in the sunset.
During the two evenings,
we experienced several of Malta's best fireworks factories demonstrated their ability in the craft of
fireworks displays. This industry have long traditions in Malta.
It was probably the best fireworks I ever have seen. The bangs were
fortunately not so loudly, but anyway I am sure they scared away evil spirits,
if there is anyone at all in Malta.
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Photo. Sunset in Valetta seen from the Upper
Level Barrocks.
© Travel Explorations.
People waited patiently a long time for the fireworks. Not so long time
after the dark set, the great show started. |
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The Grand Harbour was once again chosen as the perfect
site for firework festival activities. Beside Lascaris Wharf people stood along the Cruise
Liner Terminal to watch the spectacular fireworks displayed from the other side
of Grand Harbour. The areas were decorated in very similar way to what is
normally displayed during a village feast.
Four successful editions of the Malta Fireworks Festival have been arranged
in Grand Harbour earlier during a three year period. The organiser is the
Ministry for Tourism and Culture in association with the Malta Tourism
Authority, who presented the first edition of the Malta International Fireworks
Festival. This event commemorated also the 2nd anniversary of Malta's entry into
the European Union.
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Photo. Fireworks at its best displayed in
Malta.
The harbour area was illuminated by strong lights in different colours
and shapes. It was really something to look at.
© Travel Explorations.
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The new event was a showcase of the best pyrotechnical displays made both by local
and internationally acclaimed pyrotechnic factories. The factories competed
against each other. The audicence could vote for the best firework show by
sending SMS to a telephone voting system.
It was like celebrating the New Year. I am sure that also
other visitors to the Maltese Islands enjoyed the show too. Many will be back for more fireworks in Malta. I
will definitely be one of them!
Coming up more soon about the fireworks in Malta and other
interesting things from the islands.
Stein Morten Lund, 10 May 2006
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