Honda Celebration of Light 2016 Vancouver

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The Honda Celebration of Light is an annual musical fireworks competition held every summer in Vancouver, Canada since 1990. Three companies representing their country perform a 25 minute fireworks display set to accompanying music. This competition is cited as being the longest-running offshore fireworks competition in the world. The fireworks are synchronized to music which is broadcast over the radio station LG104.3 FM.

The competitors are judged by a panel comprised of industry experts, sponsor representatives and celebrities, using the following criteria:

Sizing of the Show: 10 Points

Overall Design and Artistry: 30 Points

Synchronization: 20 Points

Originality of Effects: 15 Points

Quality of Soundtrack: 15 Points

Quality of Fireworks: 10 Points

On the overall score, the Technical Director can penalize any country to a maximum of five points if the invited team showed lack of professionalism, sloppy installation techniques or disregard towards the local level of safety precautions.

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Meet this year’s competitors of the Honda Celebration of Light. Three companies will represent their countries.

July 23

NETHERLANDS

Founded in 2008, the Royal Fireworks have grown to be a well recognized company producing beautiful fireworks shows in the Philippines, China, and Dubai. They are eager to expand and become a key player in the industry. In 2015 they came 2nd place in the China Changsha International Pyro-Musical Fireworks Competition. We are very excited to have them as a participating country in the 2016 Celebration of Light.

July 27

AUSTRALIA

This famous Australian fireworks family found their spark back in 1922. Since then they have produced dazzling fireworks displays on national and international levels. Most recently receiving a gold medal for their display at the 2015 Da Nang International Fireworks Competition. Howard & Sons Pyrotechnics is one of the best-known fireworks artists and producers in the world. We are happy to have them here and participating in this years competition.

July 30

USA

The Walt Disney Company has been producing fireworks since the 1960’s when Disneyland Park opened in California. The Fireworks shows have grown through the years, they now produce 11,000 pyrotechnic events every year in 7 parks and 4 cruise ships. Walt Disney Company sets a standard for delivering highly specialized, choreographed fireworks presentations that tell a story for all to see. We can’t wait to see the magic they will bring this year.