Next month, Gozo, will host the opening night of the 25th anniversary edition of the Malta International Fireworks Festival with a spectacular display planned in Nadur.

The festival opens on the 18th of April and will feature non-competitive pyro-musical displays, traditional fireworks and a closing show by the winners of last year’s competition, namely Ghaqda Piroteknika 10 ta’ Awwissu, Birgu.

The festival is being held between the 18th and 30th of April, and will bring together around 40 fireworks teams to once again light up the skies over Nadur and the Grand Harbour, celebrating one of Malta’s most loved cultural traditions whilst continuing to attract tourists outside of the summer months.

This year’s festival in Malta and Gozo will feature eight pyrotechnic teams competing in the pyro-musical competition, an increase from six in the previous year. Four of the competitors are Maltese, while the other four will travel to the Maltese Islands from overseas, including participants from countries that have never previously taken part in this festival.

Notably, the 25th anniversary edition will include a Canadian pyrotechnic company, marking participation from outside Europe and reinforcing the festival’s relevance within key long-haul tourism markets.

In total, around 40 fireworks factories and affiliated societies will participate throughout the festival, highlighting the depth of local talent and artistry. Band clubs will also take part across the various dates, bringing the Maltese festa atmosphere to life through music and traditional celebrations.

Competitive pyro-musical events will then take place in Valletta on the 20th and 25th April, with four competitors performing on each night, accompanied by non-competitive pyro-musical, traditional displays as well as band club participation.

The festival will end on the 30th of April with a grand finale at the Grand Harbour.

Beyond the competition, audiences will once again experience a wide range of traditional Maltese fireworks, including beraq, beraq pront, beraq tal-kulur, beraq bil-loghob, as well as murtali tal-kulur, sfejjer and blalen, showcasing the diversity, craftsmanship and artistry that characterise Malta’s pyrotechnic heritage.

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File photo: Gozo News/Alain Salvary

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