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Presentation of participants in the 16th International Competition (2005)
An innovative experience of municipal cooperation between the cities of Granollers and Tarragona begins.
The Councillor for Festivities of the City Council of Tarragona, Carles Sala, the first deputy mayor of the City Council of Granollers, Francesc Sala, and the representative of the main sponsor, Carrefour, Robert Esteva, presented on 3rd March the six companies participating in the 16th International Fireworks Displays Competition of Tarragona, that will be held between 4th and 9th July 2005.
Nineteen companies from places like the Valencian country, Aragon, the Community of Madrid, Portugal, Italy, UK, Argentina, China and Japan applied to enter for the competition. Last year, most of the participants were either rather new companies that tried to make themselves known at the competition in Tarragona, or more experienced companies that had never fired in Spain and wanted to get promotion from Tarragona. Practically there was none of the oldest companies. However, this year, we have the recovery of a wide range of pyrotechnic companies with a long curriculum and many prizes. The selection committee found it hard to leave some companies out.
Carles Sala pointed out that, apart from the rising prestige of the competition, recognized by the media and by the business sector, the reasons for this difference are basically two. On the one hand, the improvement of the budget to take part in the competition, that has risen to the following amounts:
16,200 (sixteen thousand two-hundred euros, VAT included), for companies with headquarters in Spain within the Iberian peninsula.
18,700 (eighteen thousand seven-hundred euros, VAT included), for companies with headquarters outside Spain or the Iberian peninsula.
On the other hand, the improvement of prizes. This way, the first prize has risen to 8,000 euros, while at the same time the organization has included a special prize thanks to the cooperation agreement between the City Councils of Tarragona and Granollers.
In this sense, Francesc Sala from Granollers explained that the company from the Iberian peninsula with the best classification at the competition in Tarragona will also get the special prize “Festa Major de Granollers (Granollers local festivities) – Trofeu Blancs I Blaus (White and Blue Trophy)�, awarded by the City Council of Granollers, and the firing of the fireworks display to close the local festivities of this town, for an amount of 13,920 euros (VAT included), which will take place on Sunday 28th August 2005. The White and Blue local festivity of Granollers is one of the celebrations that has lately grown most in importance both due to the popular participation and to the prestige within the calendar of festivities in Catalonia and Catalan-speaking countries.
Characteristics of the six selected companies
Carles Sala explained that this is the first time in Tarragona when (in the international section) there have been more Asian companies than European. On other occasions there were a Chinese, a Japanese company, or one from Hong Kong, but not at the same time. Antoni Caballer, Zaragozana and Romualdo Parente are three historic companies that were founded in 1877, 1866 and at the end of the 18th century respectively. The Chinese Lidu and the Japanese Tamaya are younger companies but with a long curriculum of prizes.
Finally, with the intention to give an opportunity to newer companies, the Valencian Pirotècnia d’Altura, managed by Antoni Zarzoso, is presented as a company of Valencian style (which the public enjoy a lot) that wants to make itself known from the competition in Tarrgona. In fact, the youngest company last year, the Valencian Arco Iris, ended up as the revelation of the 2004 competition. Two of the six companies are firing in the competition of Tarragona for the first time: the Japanese Tamaya and the Valencian d’Altura.
Two of the selected companies participated in the latest Champion of Champions Competition in 1999: Antoni Caballer and Lidu. However, neither has got a place yet for the second Champion of Champions competition that will be held next year and which is expected to be excellent, with the participation of Pirogestion (related to Igual), Ricardo Caballer, Turis and the Italian Francesco Pagano (IPON) and La Rosa Lorenzo.
The competition, even more loaded with pyrotechnic material
The press conference ended with the technical information. So as to have an idea of the fact that the companies are coming with all their artillery ready and with all the available resources, just say that this year 7,711 net Kg. of pyrotechnic material will be used (compared to last year’s 5,600 net Kg of pyrotechnic product).
The firing order
On Wednesday 9th March 2005 at 12:30 at the conference hall of the Town Hall of Tarragona, there was a draw for the firing order of the companies taking part in the next Fireworks Displays Competition that will take place in Tarragona from 4th to 9th July.
The draw was led by the Councillor for Festivities and Youth, Carles Sala, and representatives from four of the participating companies were present: Lidu Fireworks, Pirotecnia Zaragozana, Pirotecnia Antonio Caballer and Pirotècnia d’Altura.
Robert Esteve was also present as the representative of Carrefour, the competition’s main sponsor.
Monday 4th July, 22:30
LIDU FIREWORKS CORPORATION LTD
Artistic Director: Deng Qung Mao
From Nantxang, China
The participation of Lidu Fireworks in 1998 meant a huge intercontinental jump of the Tarragona competition, that for the first time was bringing an Asian company after all the other European participants. Lidu Fireworks won that competition and also took part in the special Champion of Champions contest in 1999, when they got third place. That occasion went down in history. Lidu is a huge company with three great fireworks manufacturing factories. Due to its extension and to its human resources (about 2,000 workers) as well as to their production, it’s one of the biggest in China. From there, Lidu exports to all over the world: Japan, Australia, USA, Europe, etc. The quality and perfection of the forms designed by Lidu and the brightness of their colours are probably their greatest assets. In China they have fired and still fire at the most important events. For example, during the annexation ceremony of Hong Kong to China, at the Asian Games of Shanghai, at several exhibitions in Tiannmen square, like the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Popular Republic of China. Their record includes the first prize at the International Pyromusical Displays Competition in Hull (Canada) in 1996, second prize at the competition in Donostia in 1987 and other participations in San Remo (Italy), Macau, Quebec, Germany, Switzerland and USA.
Tuesday 5th July, 22:30
PIROTECNIA ZARAGOZANA, S.A.
Artistic Director: José Antonio Llera
Saragossa (Aragon)
This is the fourth time this old company from Saragossa has taken part in the competition of Tarragona. Founded in 1866, it’s one of the oldest in Spain. This is the company that has fired most times at the International Competition of San Sebastian, where they won first prize in 1964 and second prize on five other occasions, the latest in 2002. Their speciality are candles and cylinder shells, many of which are exported, mainly to France, UK, Canada, Germany and the Netherlands and Denmark. Today Zaragozana is the first exporting company in Spain. They got first prize at the Burgos competition in 1997, 1998, 1999, 2001 and 2002; first prize in Móstoles (Madrid) from 1998 to 2003; first prize at Vitoria-Gasteiz from 1999 to 2002; first prize at the pyromusical competition in St.Brevin Les Pins (France) in 1999; second prize in Blanes from 1997 to 2000 and first prize at the San FermÃn competition in Pamplona in 2000 and 2001. They also have the first prize at the Belgian competition of Knokke and the first at the French competitions of Cannes and Capdenac. Also, in 2003 they won the Prize to the most Ecological Pyrotechnic Company at the International Competition of Bilbao. Their participation in Tarragona brought them two second prizes in 2000 and 2002. They last came to Tarragona in 2003.
Wednesday 6th July, 22:30
A.P.E. DI PARENTE ROMUALDO SPETTACOLI PIROTECNI
Artistic Director: Romualdo Parente
Bergantino, Italy
For the first time in the competition of Tarragona, a company belonging to the pyrotechnicians family of the Parentes, that dates from the end of the 18th century, when they settled in the area of Puglia, in the south of the country. Generation after generation, the Parentes have always been on the job making the typical Italian shells, so much appreciated internationally and in Tarragona as well. Today, Romualdo Parente’s factory, the “Antiga Pirotecnia Emiliana� (A.P.E.) has a surface of 35,000 square metres. Among their usual participations in Italy we find the important Redeemer’s Festivity in Venice (with a display that is extraordinarily respectful with the natural and urban environment) and the New Year celebration at Castell dell’Ovo in Naples (the pyrotechnic epicentre of Italian manufacturing). As far as their international performances is concerned, they got first prize at the Vancouver competition in Canada and at Cape Town in South Africa. Also, they have fired in Toronto and Hull (both in Canada), Quebec and Johannesburg (South Africa). Romualdo Parente was the first Italian and foreign company that fired a diurnal display during the Valencian “fallas�, in the style of the Catalan “tronades� and the Valencian “mascletades�. They fired from the Malvarrosa beach and this kind of display has become indispensable during the festivities of Valencia. They are coming to Tarragona for the first time with the intention to reach and surpass the previous success of other Italian companies like Francesco Pagano, Martarello and La Rosa Lorenzo.
Thursday 7th July, 22:30
PIROTÈCNIA ANTONI CABALLER S.A.
Artistic Director: Miguel Zamorano Caballer
Moncada, Valencian country
The origins of this company date back to 1877, which means long and accurate experience in the world of pyrotechnics. Today, the fifth generation of the Caballer family is in charge. The present name of the company dates from 1922, when the Spanish king Alphonse XIII gave Antoni Caballer authorisation.
As outstanding performances: in 1909 they took part in the Universal Exhibition in Barcelona; during the forties in the 20th century they participated in the creation of the Valencian “Nit del Foc� (fire night); the 1953 display on occasion of the coronation of the English Queen Elizabeth II; the display in 1977 to welcome the Spanish monarchs in Monaco; or the pyromusical display organized together with the Municipal Band of the city of Valencia in 2002 on occasion of the centenary of that association. They have participated with their special effects in films like “55 Days in Peking�, “The Battle of Ardenes� and “The Three Musketeers�. They won the International Fireworks Prize in Monaco in 1976; first prize in Bilbao in 1985 and 1986; first prize in Donostia in 1989 and 1991 and the prize from the public in 1992; first prize in Toronto (Canada) in 1990, 1991, 1998 and 1999 and in Vancouver (Canada) in 1990, 1991, 1998, 2000 and 2001; first prize in Acapulco (Mexico) in 1994; first prize in Quebec (Canada) in 1995 and 1998 ; first prize in Macau in 1997; first prize at the first competition in New York in 1997; first prize at the first Johannesburg competition (South Africa) in 1999; and finally, first prize at the Ignis Brunesis competition (Czech republic) in 2003.
They have participated in Tarragona five times and won first prize in 1990 and 1991. In 1994 they fired a wonderful display during the Champion of Champions competition. They were here last in 2001
Friday 8th July, 22:30
TAMAYA KITAHARA ENKATEN CO., LTD.
Artistic director: Yuki Murai
Shinei machi Isesaki City, Japan
Japanese fireworks started in the 17th century, during the Edo period. Since then, they have developed a lot and today they combine artisan manufacturing with the use of computers, as it is the case of the company that this year is coming to our competition for the first time. Tamaya Kitahara Enkaten has fired, apart from Japan, in China, USA and Europe. Among important performances they have: displays during the 50th anniversary of the foundation of the Popular Republic of China in Liuyang, Hunan and in Beijing, both in 1999; at Chinese pyrotechnic festivals in Lian Yang and Shanghai, both in 2000 and 2001; Hunan in 2001 and 2002; Dalian and Jilin in 2001; in Singapore in 2000 and in Hawaii in 2001. Also, they have won prizes at international competitions like the Mercè in Barcelona in 2003 (first prize) or at the second Qatar competition in 2004, where they also won first prize. They are the second Japanese company that has fired in Tarragona.
Saturday 9th July, 22:30
PIROTÈCNIA D’ALTURA
Artistic Director: Paulino Zarzoso Lara
Altura, Valencian country
The International Competition of Tarragona has always been aware of new and innovative proposals, especially those from Valencia. In this case the competition is giving way to the company from Castelló Pirotècnia d’Altura, that has been working for three generations to take the art of pyrotechnics to many celebrations. Pirotècnia d’Altura was founded in 1930 by Antonio Zarzoso Carot and at the beginning developed in the area of Teruel and Valencian country. Later, with the second generation, Antonio Zarzoso Navarrete widened their area of influence all over Spain. The present factory was built in 1981 so as to leave the urban centre of Altura and adapt to the new safety measures required by state regulations. This company usually fires at the Town Hall square of Valencia during the internationally known “Fallas�. Also, they usually fire at the “mascletaes� competition during the Magdalena festivities in Castelló, where they won first prize. They have also taken part in important festivities like the St.Joan “Fogueres� (bonfires) in Alicante, the Carnival of Aguilas in Murcia, St.Mateu’s festivities in Logroño or the Sanfermines in Pamplona. They are firing for the first time in the competition of Tarragona.
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Presentation of participants in the 16th International Competition (2005)
An innovative experience of municipal cooperation between the cities of Granollers and Tarragona begins.
The Councillor for Festivities of the City Council of Tarragona, Carles Sala, the first deputy mayor of the City Council of Granollers, Francesc Sala, and the representative of the main sponsor, Carrefour, Robert Esteva, presented on 3rd March the six companies participating in the 16th International Fireworks Displays Competition of Tarragona, that will be held between 4th and 9th July 2005.
Nineteen companies from places like the Valencian country, Aragon, the Community of Madrid, Portugal, Italy, UK, Argentina, China and Japan applied to enter for the competition. Last year, most of the participants were either rather new companies that tried to make themselves known at the competition in Tarragona, or more experienced companies that had never fired in Spain and wanted to get promotion from Tarragona. Practically there was none of the oldest companies. However, this year, we have the recovery of a wide range of pyrotechnic companies with a long curriculum and many prizes. The selection committee found it hard to leave some companies out.
Carles Sala pointed out that, apart from the rising prestige of the competition, recognized by the media and by the business sector, the reasons for this difference are basically two. On the one hand, the improvement of the budget to take part in the competition, that has risen to the following amounts:
16,200 (sixteen thousand two-hundred euros, VAT included), for companies with headquarters in Spain within the Iberian peninsula.
18,700 (eighteen thousand seven-hundred euros, VAT included), for companies with headquarters outside Spain or the Iberian peninsula.
On the other hand, the improvement of prizes. This way, the first prize has risen to 8,000 euros, while at the same time the organization has included a special prize thanks to the cooperation agreement between the City Councils of Tarragona and Granollers.
In this sense, Francesc Sala from Granollers explained that the company from the Iberian peninsula with the best classification at the competition in Tarragona will also get the special prize “Festa Major de Granollers (Granollers local festivities) – Trofeu Blancs I Blaus (White and Blue Trophy)�, awarded by the City Council of Granollers, and the firing of the fireworks display to close the local festivities of this town, for an amount of 13,920 euros (VAT included), which will take place on Sunday 28th August 2005. The White and Blue local festivity of Granollers is one of the celebrations that has lately grown most in importance both due to the popular participation and to the prestige within the calendar of festivities in Catalonia and Catalan-speaking countries.
Characteristics of the six selected companies
Carles Sala explained that this is the first time in Tarragona when (in the international section) there have been more Asian companies than European. On other occasions there were a Chinese, a Japanese company, or one from Hong Kong, but not at the same time. Antoni Caballer, Zaragozana and Romualdo Parente are three historic companies that were founded in 1877, 1866 and at the end of the 18th century respectively. The Chinese Lidu and the Japanese Tamaya are younger companies but with a long curriculum of prizes.
Finally, with the intention to give an opportunity to newer companies, the Valencian Pirotècnia d’Altura, managed by Antoni Zarzoso, is presented as a company of Valencian style (which the public enjoy a lot) that wants to make itself known from the competition in Tarrgona. In fact, the youngest company last year, the Valencian Arco Iris, ended up as the revelation of the 2004 competition. Two of the six companies are firing in the competition of Tarragona for the first time: the Japanese Tamaya and the Valencian d’Altura.
Two of the selected companies participated in the latest Champion of Champions Competition in 1999: Antoni Caballer and Lidu. However, neither has got a place yet for the second Champion of Champions competition that will be held next year and which is expected to be excellent, with the participation of Pirogestion (related to Igual), Ricardo Caballer, Turis and the Italian Francesco Pagano (IPON) and La Rosa Lorenzo.
The competition, even more loaded with pyrotechnic material
The press conference ended with the technical information. So as to have an idea of the fact that the companies are coming with all their artillery ready and with all the available resources, just say that this year 7,711 net Kg. of pyrotechnic material will be used (compared to last year’s 5,600 net Kg of pyrotechnic product).
The firing order
On Wednesday 9th March 2005 at 12:30 at the conference hall of the Town Hall of Tarragona, there was a draw for the firing order of the companies taking part in the next Fireworks Displays Competition that will take place in Tarragona from 4th to 9th July.
The draw was led by the Councillor for Festivities and Youth, Carles Sala, and representatives from four of the participating companies were present: Lidu Fireworks, Pirotecnia Zaragozana, Pirotecnia Antonio Caballer and Pirotècnia d’Altura.
Robert Esteve was also present as the representative of Carrefour, the competition’s main sponsor.
Monday 4th July, 22:30
LIDU FIREWORKS CORPORATION LTD
Artistic Director: Deng Qung Mao
From Nantxang, China
The participation of Lidu Fireworks in 1998 meant a huge intercontinental jump of the Tarragona competition, that for the first time was bringing an Asian company after all the other European participants. Lidu Fireworks won that competition and also took part in the special Champion of Champions contest in 1999, when they got third place. That occasion went down in history. Lidu is a huge company with three great fireworks manufacturing factories. Due to its extension and to its human resources (about 2,000 workers) as well as to their production, it’s one of the biggest in China. From there, Lidu exports to all over the world: Japan, Australia, USA, Europe, etc. The quality and perfection of the forms designed by Lidu and the brightness of their colours are probably their greatest assets. In China they have fired and still fire at the most important events. For example, during the annexation ceremony of Hong Kong to China, at the Asian Games of Shanghai, at several exhibitions in Tiannmen square, like the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Popular Republic of China. Their record includes the first prize at the International Pyromusical Displays Competition in Hull (Canada) in 1996, second prize at the competition in Donostia in 1987 and other participations in San Remo (Italy), Macau, Quebec, Germany, Switzerland and USA.
Tuesday 5th July, 22:30
PIROTECNIA ZARAGOZANA, S.A.
Artistic Director: José Antonio Llera
Saragossa (Aragon)
This is the fourth time this old company from Saragossa has taken part in the competition of Tarragona. Founded in 1866, it’s one of the oldest in Spain. This is the company that has fired most times at the International Competition of San Sebastian, where they won first prize in 1964 and second prize on five other occasions, the latest in 2002. Their speciality are candles and cylinder shells, many of which are exported, mainly to France, UK, Canada, Germany and the Netherlands and Denmark. Today Zaragozana is the first exporting company in Spain. They got first prize at the Burgos competition in 1997, 1998, 1999, 2001 and 2002; first prize in Móstoles (Madrid) from 1998 to 2003; first prize at Vitoria-Gasteiz from 1999 to 2002; first prize at the pyromusical competition in St.Brevin Les Pins (France) in 1999; second prize in Blanes from 1997 to 2000 and first prize at the San FermÃn competition in Pamplona in 2000 and 2001. They also have the first prize at the Belgian competition of Knokke and the first at the French competitions of Cannes and Capdenac. Also, in 2003 they won the Prize to the most Ecological Pyrotechnic Company at the International Competition of Bilbao. Their participation in Tarragona brought them two second prizes in 2000 and 2002. They last came to Tarragona in 2003.
Wednesday 6th July, 22:30
A.P.E. DI PARENTE ROMUALDO SPETTACOLI PIROTECNI
Artistic Director: Romualdo Parente
Bergantino, Italy
For the first time in the competition of Tarragona, a company belonging to the pyrotechnicians family of the Parentes, that dates from the end of the 18th century, when they settled in the area of Puglia, in the south of the country. Generation after generation, the Parentes have always been on the job making the typical Italian shells, so much appreciated internationally and in Tarragona as well. Today, Romualdo Parente’s factory, the “Antiga Pirotecnia Emiliana� (A.P.E.) has a surface of 35,000 square metres. Among their usual participations in Italy we find the important Redeemer’s Festivity in Venice (with a display that is extraordinarily respectful with the natural and urban environment) and the New Year celebration at Castell dell’Ovo in Naples (the pyrotechnic epicentre of Italian manufacturing). As far as their international performances is concerned, they got first prize at the Vancouver competition in Canada and at Cape Town in South Africa. Also, they have fired in Toronto and Hull (both in Canada), Quebec and Johannesburg (South Africa). Romualdo Parente was the first Italian and foreign company that fired a diurnal display during the Valencian “fallas�, in the style of the Catalan “tronades� and the Valencian “mascletades�. They fired from the Malvarrosa beach and this kind of display has become indispensable during the festivities of Valencia. They are coming to Tarragona for the first time with the intention to reach and surpass the previous success of other Italian companies like Francesco Pagano, Martarello and La Rosa Lorenzo.
Thursday 7th July, 22:30
PIROTÈCNIA ANTONI CABALLER S.A.
Artistic Director: Miguel Zamorano Caballer
Moncada, Valencian country
The origins of this company date back to 1877, which means long and accurate experience in the world of pyrotechnics. Today, the fifth generation of the Caballer family is in charge. The present name of the company dates from 1922, when the Spanish king Alphonse XIII gave Antoni Caballer authorisation.
As outstanding performances: in 1909 they took part in the Universal Exhibition in Barcelona; during the forties in the 20th century they participated in the creation of the Valencian “Nit del Foc� (fire night); the 1953 display on occasion of the coronation of the English Queen Elizabeth II; the display in 1977 to welcome the Spanish monarchs in Monaco; or the pyromusical display organized together with the Municipal Band of the city of Valencia in 2002 on occasion of the centenary of that association. They have participated with their special effects in films like “55 Days in Peking�, “The Battle of Ardenes� and “The Three Musketeers�. They won the International Fireworks Prize in Monaco in 1976; first prize in Bilbao in 1985 and 1986; first prize in Donostia in 1989 and 1991 and the prize from the public in 1992; first prize in Toronto (Canada) in 1990, 1991, 1998 and 1999 and in Vancouver (Canada) in 1990, 1991, 1998, 2000 and 2001; first prize in Acapulco (Mexico) in 1994; first prize in Quebec (Canada) in 1995 and 1998 ; first prize in Macau in 1997; first prize at the first competition in New York in 1997; first prize at the first Johannesburg competition (South Africa) in 1999; and finally, first prize at the Ignis Brunesis competition (Czech republic) in 2003.
They have participated in Tarragona five times and won first prize in 1990 and 1991. In 1994 they fired a wonderful display during the Champion of Champions competition. They were here last in 2001
Friday 8th July, 22:30
TAMAYA KITAHARA ENKATEN CO., LTD.
Artistic director: Yuki Murai
Shinei machi Isesaki City, Japan
Japanese fireworks started in the 17th century, during the Edo period. Since then, they have developed a lot and today they combine artisan manufacturing with the use of computers, as it is the case of the company that this year is coming to our competition for the first time. Tamaya Kitahara Enkaten has fired, apart from Japan, in China, USA and Europe. Among important performances they have: displays during the 50th anniversary of the foundation of the Popular Republic of China in Liuyang, Hunan and in Beijing, both in 1999; at Chinese pyrotechnic festivals in Lian Yang and Shanghai, both in 2000 and 2001; Hunan in 2001 and 2002; Dalian and Jilin in 2001; in Singapore in 2000 and in Hawaii in 2001. Also, they have won prizes at international competitions like the Mercè in Barcelona in 2003 (first prize) or at the second Qatar competition in 2004, where they also won first prize. They are the second Japanese company that has fired in Tarragona.
Saturday 9th July, 22:30
PIROTÈCNIA D’ALTURA
Artistic Director: Paulino Zarzoso Lara
Altura, Valencian country
The International Competition of Tarragona has always been aware of new and innovative proposals, especially those from Valencia. In this case the competition is giving way to the company from Castelló Pirotècnia d’Altura, that has been working for three generations to take the art of pyrotechnics to many celebrations. Pirotècnia d’Altura was founded in 1930 by Antonio Zarzoso Carot and at the beginning developed in the area of Teruel and Valencian country. Later, with the second generation, Antonio Zarzoso Navarrete widened their area of influence all over Spain. The present factory was built in 1981 so as to leave the urban centre of Altura and adapt to the new safety measures required by state regulations. This company usually fires at the Town Hall square of Valencia during the internationally known “Fallas�. Also, they usually fire at the “mascletaes� competition during the Magdalena festivities in Castelló, where they won first prize. They have also taken part in important festivities like the St.Joan “Fogueres� (bonfires) in Alicante, the Carnival of Aguilas in Murcia, St.Mateu’s festivities in Logroño or the Sanfermines in Pamplona. They are firing for the first time in the competition of Tarragona.
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