France’s Artifices JCO netted the top prize in the Wynn Macau — 19th Macau International Fireworks Display Contest at a ceremony held at the Macau Tower Convention and Entertainment Center on October 1. Macau Government Tourist Director Joa~o Manuel Costa Antunes presented the trophy and prize to the winner.

The winner also received a trophy from the title sponsor — Wynn Macau which handed by Wynn Macau President and General Manager, Mr Ian Coughlan

The winner also received US$6,000 and a certificate while Chinese Taiwan’s San Tai Fireworks Ind. Co.Ltd, the first runner up and Japan’s Marutamaya Ogatsu Fireworks Co. Ltd, second runner up won US$3,200 and US$1,800 respectively, plus trophies and certificates.

The contest this year featured ten teams from United Kingdom, Korea, Australia, Chinese Taiwan, Portugal, the Philippines, United States of America, Japan, France and China

Mr. Antunes noted in his speech that Macau Government Tourist Office will continue to organize more promotional activities with features to enrich the tourism resources of Macau as well as to boost its charm. They will also strive to improve year on year the quality and standard of the Macau International Fireworks Display Contest.

The organizer arranged the last two fireworks shows on National Day, with marvelous fireworks displays from the last two teams – China’s Hunan Xintiancheng Fireworks Manufacturing Co., Ltd and Artifices JCO SA. from France to celebrate this special occasion and marked the finale of the Wynn Macau — 19th Macau International Fireworks Display Contest.

To add festive atmosphere to the fireworks display contest, MGTO and the General Union of Neighbors Association of Macau jointly presented the Fireworks Carnival 2007 on the shorefront beside the Macau Tower on each of the fireworks display nights, offering an array of live entertainment, cultural activities and culinary delights.

This year again, each participating team complemented their displays with carefully selected music, ranging from rock to orchestra, to enthrall the audience with a light and sound spectacular.

The Macau International Fireworks Display Contest, organized by Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO), has always been an important and renowned event. This year Wynn Macau is the title sponsor again for the International Fireworks Display Contest. The annual glamorous fireworks displays, together with the colorful activities have become a signature event that brings splendid experience to the public and visitors in Macau.

Source : Macau Government Information Bureau

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