MANILA, Philippines—An amazing festival of fireworks and music kicks off on Feb. 7, Saturday, 7:30 p.m. at SM Mall of Asia. The festival, to be held at SM by the Bay along Seaside Boulevard, will run for six consecutive Saturdays until March 14, with 10 countries in competition.
“We are thrilled to host once again the 6th Philippine International Pyromusical Competition. Over the past years, this one-of-a-kind show has drawn thousands of local and foreign tourists. With our partner, Platinum Fireworks Inc., the next six weekends promise a dazzling spectacle of lights and music,” said Steven Tan, senior vice president of SM Supermalls.
The competing countries are Japan (Feb. 7), Italy and Brazil (Feb. 14), Mexico and the Netherlands (Feb. 21), Portugal and Sweden (Feb. 28), Canada and the United Kingdom (March 7), and China (March 14). As host, the Philippines will hold the opening and closing pyromusical exhibitions.