World Pyro Olympics

The World Pyro Olympics later known as The Philippine International Pyromusical Competition is an annual competition amongst fireworks manufacturers held in the Philippines which runs for five days for World Pyro Olympics and 6 weeks for The Philippine International Pyromusical Competition. Two countries fire each day; the last participant fires on the final evening of the event.

The host of the event does not participate in the competition but performs a fireworks display on the last night. Awards, such as the People’s Choice, are given out after the exhibition. The crowning of the World Pyro Olympics / Philippine International Pyromusical Competition's Winners ends the event.

First World Pyro Olympics

The first World Pyro Olympics took place in 2005 in The Esplanade at the back of then unfinished SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines from December 26 to December 30. Firework materials were placed in the participant's barge floating within Manila Bay. Major firework makers from nine countries participated in the competition: Show FX Australia Pty. Ltd., Glorious Group from the People's Republic of China, Nico Lunig Event from Germany, Hanwha Corp. from Korea, Orion Art Production International in Russia, Pyro Spectacular in South Africa, Flash Art Group in United Arab Emirates, Celtic Fireworks Ltd. in the United Kingdom and America Melrose Pyrotechnics Inc. from the United States. The event host, La Mancha Group of the Philippines held a fireworks demonstration on the last day. La Mancha organized the 1st International Fireworks Festival on December 2002 and the World Pyro Olympics Exhibition in March and April 2004; Australia was awarded champion.

The schedule of the fireworks shows was as follows:

December 26, 2005
- 7:30pm China
- 9:00pm Australia
December 27, 2005
- 7:30pm Germany
- 9:00pm South Korea
December 28, 2005
- 7:30pm Russia
- 9:00pm United Kingdom
December 29, 2005
- 7:30pm United States
- 9:00pm South Africa
December 30, 2005
- 7:30pm United Arab Emirates
- 9:00pm Philippines (La Mancha Fellowship of Fire)

2nd World Pyro Olympics

The event was hosted by the Philippines from January 5 to January 7 and January 12 & January 13, 2007 at The Esplanade at the newly completed SM Mall of Asia. Participants include Show FX Australia Pty. Ltd., Glorious Group of China, Nico Lünig Event of Germany, Astondoa Piroteknia of Spain, Bright Star Fireworks of Denmark, Flash Art GmbH of Poland, Pyro Studios of Canada, Westcoast Fireworks Ltd. of the United Kingdom and Melrose Pyrotechnics of the United States. La Mancha of the Philippines was the host company. The United Kingdom won the 2007 competition and the team from China won an award for technical precision

January 5, 2007
- 8:00pm Australia
- 9:00pm Poland
January 6, 2007
- 8:00pm United States
- 9:00pm Spain
January 7, 2007
- 8:00pm Germany
- 9:00pm United Kingdom
January 12, 2007
- 8:00pm Denmark
- 9:00pm Canada
January 13, 2007
- 8:00pm China
- 9:00pm Philippines (La Mancha Fellowship of Fire)

3rd World Pyro Olympics

Once again, the World Pyro Olympics was hosted by the Philippines from May 3 to May 31, Saturdays only, at The Esplanade in front of the SM Mall of Asia. La Mancha Pyro Productions held a pyromusical display on the final night of the competition. The countries that participated were Canada, China, France, Germany, Italy, and Venezuela. Italy won the said competition.

May 3, 2008
- 7:30pm Germany
- 9:00pm China
May 10, 2008
- 7:30pm Canada
- 9:00pm France
May 18, 2008 Postponed due to heavy rains and rough seas brought by Tropical Storm Halong (Dindo).
May 24, 2008
- 7:30pm Venezuela
- 9:00pm Italy
May 31, 2008
- 7:30pm Fellowship of Fire (Highlights of the performances of all participants)
- 9:00pm Philippines (A Pyromusical Exhibition of La Mancha Productions)

1st Philippine International PyroMusical Competition 2010

The 1st Philippine International PyroMusical Competition 2010 was held at SM Mall of Asia starting February to March. Patrons were given a platform to see how their own countries performed. The countries that participated were USA, UK, China, France, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia and Australia. The Philippines provided the opening and closing exhibitions.

February 14, 2010
- Philippines – Platinum Fireworks Inc. (Opening Exhibition)
- USA – PyroFire Display
February 21, 2010
- UK – Jubilee Fireworks (Won 1st Place)
- China – Liuyang Jinsheng Fireworks
February 28, 2010
- France – Brezac Artifices
- Japan – Tamaya Kitahara Fireworks Co., Ltd.
March 7, 2010
- Singapore – Redhub Entertainment
- Malaysia – Pyro Splendour Services
March 14, 2010
- Australia – Howards And Sons Pyrotechnics
- Philippines – Platinum Fireworks Inc. (Closing Exhibition)

2nd Philippine International PyroMusical Competition 2011

The 2nd Philippine International PyroMusical Competition 2011 was held at the SM Mall of Asia starting February to March. The countries that participated were South Korea, Spain, Portugal, United Kingdom, China, France, Japan, Canada, Australia, and the Philippines.

February 12, 2011
- South Korea – Woori Fireworks
- Spain – Pirotecnia Igual
February 19, 2011
- Portugal – Macedos Pirotecnia
- UK – Jubilee Fireworks
February 26, 2011
- China – Liuyang Jinsheng Fireworks
- France – Lacroix Ruggieri
March 5, 2011
- Japan – Tamaya Kitahara Fireworks Co., Ltd.
- Canada – Apogee Fireworks
March 12, 2011
- Australia – Fireworx Inc.
- Philippines – Platinum Fireworks Inc. (Closing Exhibition)

3rd Philippine International PyroMusical Competition 2012

The 3rd Philippine International PyroMusical Competition 2012 was at the SM Mall of Asia starting February to March. Eleven countries showcased their pyrotechnics extravaganzas. The countries participated were South Korea, Malta, Spain, Finland, Portugal, China, Netherlands, Italy, Australia, Canada, and were closed by an exhibition curated by the Philippines.

February 11, 2012
- South Korea – Woori Fireworks
- Malta – Malta Fireworks
February 18, 2012
- UK – SM Art Pyrotechnics
- Spain – Pirotecnia Turis
February 25, 2012
- Finland – Oy Pyroman Finland Ltd.
- Portugal – Grupo Luso Pirotecnia
March 3, 2012
- China – Liuyang Jinsheng Fireworks
- Netherlands – Royal Fireworks Inc.
March 10, 2012
- Australia – Fireworkx Inc.
- Canada – Fireworks Spectacular
March 17, 2012
- Italy – Orzella Fireworks
- Philippines – Platinum Fireworks Inc. (Closing Exhibition)

4th Philippine International PyroMusical Competition 2013

The 4th Philippine International PyroMusical Competition 2013 was also held at the SM Mall of Asia, and commenced February, ending in March. The year 2013 saw Japan, Finland, Taiwan, Spain, United Kingdom, South Korea, Italy, Netherlands, China, Australia, and Canada as participants and the show was closed by an exhibition planned by the Philippines.

February 16, 2013
- Japan – Tamaya Kitahara
- Finland – Oy Pyroman Finland Ltd.
February 23, 2013
- Taiwan – Yung Feng Fireworkds
- Spain – Brunchu Pyro Experience
March 2, 2013
- United Kingdom – Jubilee Fireworks Ltd.
- South Korea – Hwarang Fireworks Inc.
March 9, 2013
- Italy – Ipon Fireworks S.R.L
- Netherlands – Royal Fireworks
March 16, 2013
- China – Liuyang New Year Fireworks Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
- Australia – Fireworkx Inc.
March 23, 2013
- Canada – Fireworks Spectacular
- Philippines – Platinum Fireworks Inc. (Closing Exhibition)

5th Philippine International Pyromusical Competition 2014

The 5th Philippine International Pyromusical Competition was held at the SM Mall Of Asia starting from February 15-March 22, 2014. The 5th year of the competition were showcased by 11 countries, Australia, Spain, United Kingdom, France, Japan, China, Germany, Finland, Canada, USA and Philippines.

February 15, 2014
- Philippines - Platinum Fireworks Inc. (Opening Ceremony)
- Australia - Howards and Sons Pyrotechnics
February 22, 2014
- Spain - Bronchu Pyro Experience
- United Kingdom - Jubilee Fireworks
March 1, 2014
- France - Brezac Artifices
- Japan - Tamaya Kitahara Fireworks
March 8, 2014
- China - Liuyang New Year Fireworks
- Germany - Vulcan Europe
March 15, 2014
- Finland - Oy Pyroman Finland Ltd.
- Canada - Royal Pyrotechnie
March 22, 2014
- USA - Atlas Pyro Vision
- Philippines - Platinum Fireworks Inc. (Closing Exhibition)

7th Philippine International Pyromusical Competition (2016)

The 7th Philippine International Pyromusical Competition has been currently held at the SM Mall of Asia and run every Saturday nights from February 13 to March 19, 2016. 11 countries were showcased their pyromusical displays in the competition.

February 13, 2016
- Philippines - Platinum Fireworks Inc. (Opening Ceremony)
- Portugal - Luso Pirotecnica
February 20, 2016
- Italy - Parente Fireworks
- United Kingdom - Pyrotex Fireworks
February 27, 2016
- USA - Atlas Pyro Vision
- The Netherlands - Royal Fireworks
March 5, 2016
- Germany - Steffes-Oligfeurwerk
- Canada - Fireworks Spectaculars
March 12, 2016
- Australia - Skylighter Fireworx
- China - Polaris Fireworks
March
- France - Brezac Artefices
- Philippines - Platinum Fireworks Inc. (Closing Exhibition)

Attendance / year joined

(Host nation highlighted.)

Country	2005	2007	2008	2009	2010	2011	2012	2013	2014
Australia	Show Fx. Pty.	Show Fx. Pty.	-	Explosive Productions Pty Ltd	Howards And Sons Pyrotechnics	-	Fireworkx Inc.	Fireworkx Inc.	Howards And Sons Pyrotechnics
Canada	-	Pyro Studios	Pyro Studios	Pyro Studios	-	Apogee Fireworks	Fireworks Spectacular	Fireworks Spectacular	Royal Pyrotechnie
China	Glorious Group	Glorious Group	Glorious Group	Glorious Group	Liuyang Jinsheng Fireworks.	Liuyang Jinsheng Fireworks.	Liuyang Jinsheng Fireworks.	Liuyang New Year Fireworks Manufacturing Co., Ltd.	Liuyang New Year Fireworks Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
Denmark	-	Bright Star Fireworks	-	-	-	-	-	-
Finland	-	-	-	-	-	-	Oy Pyroman Finland	Oy Pyroman Finland	Oy Pyroman Finland
France	-	-	Fetes & Feux	-	Brezac Artifices	Lacroix Ruggieri	-	-	Brezac Artifices
Germany	Nico-Lunig Event	Nico-Lunig Event	Nico-Lunig Event	Nico-Lunig Event	-	-	-	-	Vulcan Europe
Italy	-	-	Parente Fireworks	Parente Fireworks	-	-	Orzella Fireworks	Ipon Fireworks S.R.L
Japan	-	-		Marutamaya-Ogatsu	Tamaya Kitahara	Tamaya Kitahara	-	Tamaya Kitahara	Tamaya Kitahara
Malaysia	-	-	-	-	Pyro Splendour Services	-	-	-
Malta	-	-	-	Hanwha Corporation	-	-	Malta Fireworks	-
Netherlands	-	-		-	-	-	Royal Fireworks	Royal Fireworks
Portugal	-	-	-	-	-	Macedos Pirotecnia	Grupo Luso Pirotecnia	-
Philippines	La Mancha Group	La Mancha Group	La Mancha Group	La Mancha Group	Platinum Fireworks Inc..	Platinum Fireworks Inc..	Platinum Fireworks Inc..	Platinum Fireworks Inc..	Platinum Fireworks Inc..
Poland	-	Flash Art GmbH	-	-	-	-	-	-
Russia	Orion Art International	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Singapore	-	-	-	-	Redhub Entertainment	-	-	-
Spain	-	Astondoa Piroteknia	-	-	-	Pirotecnia Igual	Pirotecnia Turis	Brunchu Pyro Experience	Bronchu Pyro Experience
South Africa	Pyro Spectacular	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Taiwan	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Yung Feng Fireworks
United Arab Emirates	Flash-Art	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
United Kingdom	Celtic Fireworks	Westcoast Fireworks	-	-	Jubilee Fireworks Ltd.	Jubilee Fireworks Ltd.	SM Art Pyrotechnics	Jubilee Fireworks Ltd.	Jubilee Fireworks Ltd.
United States	Melrose Pyrotechnics	Melrose Pyrotechnics	-	RES Pyrotechnics	PyroFire Display	-	-	-	Atlas Pyro Vision
Venezuela	-	-	Venefuegos Artificiales	-	-	-	-	-

- means that the corresponding country did not participate in that year.

Winning tabulation

Event	Country	Titles	Place	Group	Winning years
1st WPO
	Australia	1	Champion	Show Fx. Pty.	2005
2nd WPO
	United Kingdom	1	Champion	Westcoast Fireworks	2007
3rd WPO
	Italy	1	Champion	Parente Fireworks	2008
1st PIPC
	United Kingdom	1	Champion	Jubilee Fireworks	2010
	Australia	1	1st	Howards And Sons Pyrotechnics	2010
	Japan	1	2nd	Tamaya Kitahara Fireworks	2010

2nd PIPC
	China	1	Champion	Liuyang Jinsheng Fireworks	2011
	United Kingdom	1	1st	Jubilee Fireworks	2011
	Japan	1	2nd	Tamaya Kitahara Fireworks	2011
3rd PIPC
	Canada	1	Champion	Fireworks Spectacular	2012
	Finland	1	1st	Oy Pyroman Finland	2012
	Australia	1	1st	Fireworx Inc.	2012
	Netherlands	2	2nd and People's Choice	Royal Fireworks Inc.	2012
4th PIPC
	United Kingdom	1	Champion	Jubilee Fireworks	2013
	China	1	1st	Liuyang New Year Fireworks	2013
	Canada	1	1st	Fireworks Spectacular	2013
	Finland	1	2nd	Oy Pyroman Finland	2013
5th PIPC
	Canada	1	Champion	Royal Pyrotechnie	2014
	China	1	1st	Liuyang New Year Fireworks	2014
	United Kingdom	1	2nd	Jubilee Fireworks	2014

National competition notes

Debuts

Team from Australia, China, Germany, Korea, Philippines, Russia, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, and United States competed in the inaugural games in 2005.
Poland, Spain, Denmark, and Canada debuted in 2007.
In 2008, countries from France, Venezuela, and Italy debuted in the event. Team Italy won the competition.

External links

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