The Malta Fireworks Festival is drawing to a close and over 500 pyrotechnicians and others are working round the clock to prepare for the last two nights – tomorrow Saturday 25^th and the grand finale on Thursday, 30^th April, at the Grand Harbour. 

Now in its 25th year, the Malta Fireworks Festival – which is organised by the Malta Tourism Authority – celebrates the country’s rich pyrotechnic heritage and attracts thousands of spectators, both locally and internationally.

This year’s edition saw eight teams compete in the pyro-musical competition, with participation from both Maltese and international pyrotechnic companies, including one all the way from Canada.

In total, around 40 fireworks factories and affiliated societies contributed to this year’s programme, complemented by band club performances that brought the traditional festa atmosphere to life.

The winners of the 25th edition of the festival will be announced during the grand finale, recognising the best performances from the competitive evenings held in Valletta earlier this month.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism Ian Borg, and Malta Tourism Authority's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Charles Mangion and Carlo Micallef, met with some of the pyrotechnic teams at one of the firing sites, in Kalkara, on Thursday morning.

Dr Borg said the 25th anniversary edition of the festival reflects the Government’s continued investment in cultural tourism and in experiences that highlight the authenticity and creativity of the Maltese Islands.