I love festivities and New Year’s eve is one of my most favorite. Me and my travel-blogging friends were given the opportunity by our sponsors to witness New Year’s Eve again on the last night of the The 5th Philippine International PyroMusical Competition held at the SM Mall of Asia grounds where USA was the last performer and the Philippines showcased its special exhibition.
The venue was already filled with people from all walks of life as early as late afternoon. They patiently waited for the show to start as the fireworks will not light up the sky until around 7:30 PM that night. For those who love sunsets, getting there early is a sure bonus as you can catch front row seats facing the lovely Manila Bay.
Test fireworks were shown which were more than enough to solicit shouts from the eager crowd. As the lights dimmed, the DJ announced the start of the event. USA performed as the last contestant of the competition.
A buffet-style dinner was served free. As tokens for us, we were given media passes, one free gold ticket and first-come first-served front-row seats. Please forgive me for the humble fruits of my labor as this was my first time to cover a fireworks competition.
The venue was already filled with people from all walks of life as early as late afternoon. They patiently waited for the show to start as the fireworks will not light up the sky until around 7:30 PM that night. For those who love sunsets, getting there early is a sure bonus as you can catch front row seats facing the lovely Manila Bay.
Test fireworks were shown which were more than enough to solicit shouts from the eager crowd. As the lights dimmed, the DJ announced the start of the event. USA performed as the last contestant of the competition.
USA
Atlas Pyro Vision
After which, the Philippines grandly took the stage.
Philippines
Platinum Fireworks, Inc.
A buffet-style dinner was served free. As tokens for us, we were given media passes, one free gold ticket and first-come first-served front-row seats. Please forgive me for the humble fruits of my labor as this was my first time to cover a fireworks competition.
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The announcement of winners capped the night wherein Canada was in first place, China in second place and United Kingdom in third place. See you again in the next year’s event.
naks… nice photos! sana next year magkakasama na tayo 😉
Lol. Well those are the best out of 600+ shots! Thanks Jherson! 🙂
Canada pala ang nanalo! Sayang di ko napanood. Sarap talaga manood ng fireworks! Magical moments!
Yes Adventurous Feet! Nakakain love nga. It was like seeing angels fly down from heaven.
Gusto ko talaga mapanuod ung Philippines, kahit na exhibition lang. 🙂 Pero still glad that I was able to witness Canada's pride. Ganda ng kuha Pau, kitang-kita from bottom to top. 🙂
Salamat Arnie pero I think when it comes to the shots I think I can do better. 🙂
It was nice to have covered the event with yo guys kahit impromptu ako. Haha
Aha! Mark Julius ka pa pala1 🙂 Thank you sire! Nice meeting you again.