Hannover presents world-class fireworks artistry (BILD)

Hannover (ots) -

The time has nearly come round again: the sky above the famous
Herrenhausen Gardens will be a canvas for the world's best
pyrotechnists at the 22nd International Fireworks Competition! On
five evenings between May and September, high-calibre pyrotechnics
teams from Mexico, China, Portugal, England and Croatia will
demonstrate their creativity and artistry as they transform the
heavens above Hannover into a pulsating spectacle, a radiant mosaic
of shimmering splashes of light. And all of it will be perfectly
choreographed to music, making this a truly multisensory experience.
Before the firework teams captivate the audience with their
interpretation of the compulsory piece and a subsequent free section,
there is live music, variety performances and 'walking acts' to make
the wait go faster - with themed entertainment for each of the
participating countries. A professional jury will decide who emerges
the winner of this internationally important competition.

The contest, organized by Hannover Veranstaltungs GmbH (HVG), will
be opened on 12 May with a spectacular choreography by last year's
winners, 'Pirotécnia Reyes' from Mexico. In 2011, the Latin American
pyrotechnists triumphed against their rivals in Hannover with their
outstanding display. The event continues on 9 June with the Chinese
team 'Panda Fireworks'. They created a global sensation with their
fireworks for the Olympic Games in Beijing and at the opening of Expo
2010 in Shanghai. The portfolio of the Portuguese pyrotechnists of
'Grupo Luso Pirotecnia' (25 August) includes numerous displays
commissioned for international football events such as the 2004
European Championships. The 'Jubilee Fireworks' team (8 September)
are widely considered to be one of the leading pyrotechnic companies
in the UK. Among the achievements of the English pyrotechnists is a
gold medal awarded at the '1st Philippines International Pyromusical
Competition' in 2010. Then, on 22 September, the Croatian
pyrotechnists of 'Mirnovec Pirotehnika' will present the concluding
display. And this promises to be a truly glamorous event: the
company, founded in the Croatian town of Samobor in 1993, boasts a
list of clients including such prominent names as the Rolling Stones,
David Bowie, Metallica, Steven Spielberg and Richard Gere!

"We're proud to be able to present world-class pyrotechnists at
the 22nd International Fireworks Competition. Teams are already
applying to take part in coming years. This great interest shown by
pyrotechnists certainly shows just how internationally prestigious
this competition is," says Hans Christian Nolte, managing director of
HVG.

In the past year, the International Fireworks Competition drew
over 49,000 spectators. In one of the loveliest Baroque gardens in
Europe, audiences were enchanted by the pyrotechnic arts of the
Swedish, French, Spanish, Austrian and Mexican competitors.

Further information on the sale of tickets (which are limited to
10,000 for each event), the Experience Packages and the firework
teams is available at: www.hannover.de/firework

Press contact:
Julia Sellner
Hannover Marketing und Tourismus GmbH
Tel.: +49 511 123490-13 | Fax: +49 511 123490-17
E-mail: presse@hannover-marketing.de