4th World Pyro Olympics Starts Today
The 4th World Pyro Olympics (WPO) starts today, Nov 21 and will have 5 weekly fireworks shows until December 19, 2009.
Nov 24 Update: World Pyro Olympics 2009 Rescheduled
This year’s host venue is at Fort Open Grounds, Fort Bonifacio Global City in Taguig, Philippines.
“The World Pyro Olympics is an annual competition amongst the most prestigious fireworks companies in the world. The event is one of the largest and most intense international fireworks competitions of the world.” – quoted from Wikipedia
Moving from last year’s Mall of Asia (MOA) venue, this years’ World PyroOlympics promises to give more fireworks as new particpating countries Japan and returning participants:
- United States
- Australia
- South Korea
Other participating countries who participated in last year’s 3rd World Pyro Olympics are:
- Canada
- China
- Germany
- Italy
- Philippines
Aside from the dazzling fireworks display of World Pyro Olympics 2009, the show incorporates fantastic musical scores prepared by each country. Each night host two countries with the final and fifth night to be concluded by the Philippine team. The schedule of countires are as follows:
- Nov 21 – Germany & China
- Nov 28 – Canada & Australia
- Dec 05 – Japan & Italy
- Dec 12 – South Korea & USA
- Dec 19 – Fellowship of Fire from the Philippines
Venue gates open as early as 2:30pm, Drum & Bugle Competition is at 4pm while the fireworks start 7pm (1st Pyromusical Competition/Show) & 8pm (2nd Pyro Musical Competition/Show). It’s conveniently located behind Bonifacio High Street and Serendra.
*2nd photo from Wikipedia
Tips:
- Please be reminded that some regular routes are closed to control effecient traffic.
- Come Early
- You may opt to take the Bus public transportation instead
Parking
Onsite Parking Areas:
- Parking spaces between 5th Avenue and Rizal Drive
- Besdie 11th Avenue near NBC Tent
- Between 26th Street and McKinley Parkway (front of NBC))
Offsite Parking Areas
- Dela Rosa Parking 1 & 2(Makati City)
- Solaris Car Park (Makati City)
- Park Square 1 (Makati City)
- McKinley Hills (Taguig City)
- Philippine Army Compound (Lawton AVenue, Fort Bonifacio)
Ticket Prices are at
P200 – General Viewing Area
P500 – Special Viewing Area
P1500 – VIP Area inclusive of dinner
Fort Bonifacio MAP
For VIP Tickets & Reservations, call telephone numbers: 568-6908 & 3840239
For inquiries, call : 509-4922, 568-6908, 384-0239, 904-1100 or 0906-366-9488
Check the World Pyro Olympics Website at WorldPyroOlymipics.com . Click HERE!
View the awesome fireworks show in this year’s World Pyro Olympics 2009!
I remember watching it the first time with my college friends. It was a great show, but you have to deal with traffic, noisy and crazy crowd, and if you don’t have a car.. walking for a good spot.
We walked from MOA to Heritage Hotel after the show. And I did the same thing again the following show with the family naman. Hahaha. Good times. I love fireworks display. It’s so Christmas-y and NewYear-y. LOL
Wala dito sa Singapore. Baduy Christmas dito. Hahaha
@Grace – awts, balik na dito Philippines 🙂
I wish it was that easy… I heard there would be a fireworks display pala here on New Year’s Eve.. pero I’m still doubting if it will give me the cheery feeling that Pinas gives me. Iba pa din dyan.. that’s for sure! 😉
@ Grace, ano po bang eksena ng holidays diyan sa Singapore?
@ Sago, thanks a lot sa magaling mong website! I’m always learning something new… BTW, I’m getting email updates from your site, and wala pang chance na di ko tinitignan yung site mo as I receive your updates. More power!
@Grace – pag nakapunta ako sa isa sa mga World Pyro Olympics show, video ko tapos nood mo sa Youtube 🙂 parang and2 ka na rin 🙂 haha!
@Faith – hi! Nice to hear from you Faith! woot! 🙂