Amazing Thailand New Year Countdown Display

MORE than one and a half million people turned out in Bangkok to watch a spectacular, five-minute fireworks display that ran along the length of Bangkok's Chao Phraya River for more than 1,400 metres at midnight on 31st December 2018 as part of the Tourism Authority of Thailand's "Amazing Thailand Countdown 2019" celebrations to mark the arrival of 2019.

The dazzling New Year countdown display, the largest of its kind ever organised in #Bangkok, lit up the sky along the river. It was viewed by locals and international visitors from riverside hotels and unique travel destinations. 



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Slovakia lights up the sky

AT the Rostec International Fireworks Festival in Moscow, Slovakia was the  winner of the festival which is one of the world's greatest events related to fireworks. Second place went to Greece, and the USA took third place. All three teams took part in the festival in Moscow for the first time. 

The Rostec International Fireworks Festival was held for the fourth time this year and teams from Austria, Andorra, Bulgaria, Italy, the UK, Greece, Slovakia and the USA took part in it.

The teams presented programs consisting of two parts: fireworks in the colors of a national flag with national music, which was a participant's presentation; there was also a free program on the theme of goodness and magic.  A world-class jury monitored the technical aspect of the performances including eminent pyrotechnicians from the USA, Romania, Portugal, Canada and Spain.



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Celebrate Independence Day at the Empire State Building

THIS Independence Day, celebrate the holiday with friends and family at the Empire State Building's "Ultimate 4th of July" celebration. Limited tickets are still available for this exclusive event which offers breathtaking views of the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular from the only open-air Observatory over one thousand feet above New York City – putting you at the center of all the action.

Closed to the general public, ticket holders are provided VIP private access to the 86th floor Observatory with prime viewing of the East River from 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Guests are also invited to enjoy the 80th floor "Dare to Dream" exhibit where drinks flow from a premium open bar and gourmet food will be provided by STATE Grill and Bar, the signature restaurant of the Empire State Building. Following the fireworks, attendees will be invited to visit the 102nd floor Observatory to cap off their breathtaking evening.


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Cheers to the New Year

IN addition to dazzling palm-fringed and white-sand beaches to unwind on, neighbouring islands to explore, and cultural sights for the Instagram feed – visiting #KohSamui during New Year’s Eve presents a bonus for guests with the perfect backdrop of fireworks over the ocean. The rule of thumb in Samui is the bigger the beach, the bigger the fireworks. The famous Chaweng Beach, on which Amari Koh Samui is located, features numerous lively party spots and is certainly the place to experience the most colourful and festive celebrations.

Amari Koh Samui, located on a secluded stretch of Chaweng Beach, offers a New Year's Eve Package, which includes a New Year's Eve Gala Dinner on 31 December 2017, round-trip transfers to and from Samui International Airport, daily breakfast at Amaya Food Gallery and more. 

The package is available for a minimum three-night stay in a Superior Garden Wing King room, starting at £261 per night and is valid for stays from 25 December 2017 to 10 January 2018. 

www.amari.com/koh-samui/hotelpackage

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Tickets on sale for New Years Eve fireworks in London

TICKETS for London’s world-famous New Year’s Eve fireworks went on sale on Friday 29 September at 12 noon.  This year’s stunning spectacle will once again be focused around the Coca-Cola London Eye on the River Thames.

More than 3,000 people, from pyrotechnicians to stewards, work together to ensure that the capital’s celebrations run smoothly and are the most dazzling on the planet. The renowned pyrotechnic and lighting display will feature more than 12,000 fireworks, 2,000 lighting cues and 30 tonnes of equipment on three barges.

While Big Ben’s famous ‘bongs’ have fallen silent during vital renovation works this year, the unmistakeable bell will sound to kickstart the fireworks, ringing in the New Year in true London style.  As well as being enjoyed by more than 100,000 spectators in the viewing areas, the display is watched by over 12 million broadcast viewers on TV, promoting London as global capital of tourism and culture.

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Lighting up the night sky

FOR the 29th year, the night’s sky over Macao will light up as the Asian city celebrates its prestigious International Fireworks Display Contest. 

As in previous years, the 2017 contest – adjacent to the 338-metre high Macau Tower – will be held each Saturday evening in September (2,9,16 and 23) with the fiery grand finale on Saturday, October 1. 

Other countries to compete for the annual crown are Austria, UK, France, Japan, the Philippines, Germany, Italy, Portugal and China.

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Light up the sky in Malta

THE 16th Malta International Fireworks Festival is organised by the Ministry for Tourism and the #Malta Tourism Authority. 

This years annual event takes place between Saturday April 22 and Sunday April 30 in three different locations around the Maltese Islands, namely Xagħra (Gozo), Marsaxlokk and the grand finale in Valletta's Grand Harbour.

The festival includes #fireworks displays designed by foreign pyrotechnic companies as well as some of the best local fireworks factories. The displays can be enjoyed by all free of charge. 

www.maltafireworksfestival.com

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Halloween horror

FAMILIES heading to Winter Haven, #Florida, this October half term can take part in #LEGOLAND’s Halloween-oriented Brick-or-Treat festivities, which include firework displays every night. 

There will be a children's fancy dress competition every night and LEGO Halloween costume characters will be on hand to make sure that everyone has a spooktacular time. Visitors can see the world’s largest LEGO pumpkin, as well as a LEGO Vampire, and they can join model makers in helping to create a giant ghost.

www.LEGOLAND.com 

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Coming up in Eastbourne …

EASTBOURNE’S family-friendly bonfire procession returns this autumn (October 3) for an evening of traditional English folk celebrations.

The procession starts at 7.30pm and culminates with the bonfire lighting between the bandstand and Wish Tower, fire juggling, and a firework display on the beach.

THE town’s annual three-day beer festival, now in its 13th year, opens at the Winter Garden on October 8.

Visitors can taste real cask ales on tap from a range of more than 160, all selected for the festival by local CAMRA members. There will also be bars serving wine, cider, and international bottled beers.

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Early release tickets available for London’s NYE celebrations

A LIMITED number of early release tickets for the Mayor of London’s New Year’s Eve #fireworks celebrations are being made available this month (June).

The early release of tickets will be available to the public from mid-day on June 19 at £10 per person. The main batch of tickets will be released in September.

The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, said: ‘We are planning another stunning display to celebrate NewYear and showcase #London around the world. As in 2014, you will need a ticket, as part of our efforts to ensure the event is as safe as possible, but even if you do not have one, there will be plenty of fantastic celebrations going on across the capital to help non-ticketholders bring in 2016 with a bang.’

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Where to have an eggsplosive Easter

EXPECT explosive Easter fun at The Royal Gunpowder Mills in Waltham Abbey, Essex, which is open daily during the school holidays from March 28 to April 12.

Over the Easter Bank holiday weekend, there will be children's activities and explosive arena events: 

Good Friday and Saturday will provide special Easter activities designed for younger children, with an egg hunt, crafts, and face-painting.

On Easter Sunday and Monday, watch out for an arena event featuring live gunpowder and other pyrotechnic explosives in twice-daily shows.

Set in 170 acres of parkland, the Royal Gunpowder Mills - www.royalgunpowdermills.com -mixes secret history, science and scenic surroundings to produce a different day out for all the family. 

Visitors can trace the history of explosives in an audio-visual show, uncover the truth behind the infamous Gunpowder Plot, come face-to-face with real space rockets and get to grips with more than 200 firearms ranging from muskets to machine guns. 

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Firework fest in the Med

MALTA’S international fireworks festival this year runs from April 25 to May 2.

It starts in the fishing village of Marsaxlokk, continues with a display in Valletta’s spectacular Grand Harbour, and climaxes in the tourist hub of Bugibba.

The festival is part of the anniversary celebrations of Malta’s accession to the European Union.

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Padstow at Xmas

THE annual Padstow Christmas Festival runs from December 4 to December 7.

Free to attend, the festival is where world-class chefs and local artisan producers come together around the town's harbour to enjoy four days of demonstrations, entertainment, and festive food and drink.

The event will feature 64 cookery demonstrations and workshops, which start from midday on Thursday 4 December across the Sharp's Brewery Demonstration Theatre and separate Festival Kitchen. A star line-up of chefs including Rick Stein, Paul Ainsworth, Nathan Outlaw, Angela Hartnett, Mitch Tonks and Mark Hix will be preparing a range of signature dishes in front of live audiences.

Event organiser, Tina Evans, said: ‘This is our biggest event to date with more than 40,000 visitors expected to join us for the festival. Alongside a packed schedule of demos, we'll have a spectacular fireworks display, lantern parade, Narnia-inspired grotto, activities for children, pop-up food stalls and live music.’

This year also sees the return of Padstow's traditional Christmas market with more than 100 stalls from South West crafts folk and food producers. Local boutique shops in the town will remain open for extended hours offering special discounts throughout the event.

www.padstowchristmasfestival.co.uk


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Fun in the forest

WALKS, wildlife, pubs, foodie celebrations, and half term fun: check out these seasonal experiences in The National Forest & beyond.  

Autumn watch – Be quick to snap up Deer Rut Photography Tours at Bradgate Park and you could capture dramatic shots as stags and bucks mark their territory in autumn sun and mist. A park ranger will show you best spots for action. Bradgate have also run throughout October guided walks during the rut and calving – a chance to glimpse newborn red and fallow deer.  These October deer park and ancient tree walks bring autumn's secrets to life at Calke Abbey.

Crisp walks, cosy pubs – Now is the best time to discover the National Forest Way, with pub stops en route. Walk the whole 75 miles between Beacon Hill Country Park in Leicestershire and the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire, or grab a quick escape along one of 12 stages (4–7.5 miles) showcasing diverse aspects of the forest. Catch a bus if you don't fancy walking back!

Foodie Celebrations – The National Forest Food & Drink Fair (November 16) is celebrating the 20th birthday of Rosliston Forestry Centre – tuck in to some cake and browse the farmers' market showcasing local cheese, chocolate, and wine.

Hurray for half term! – There's loads for kids to do at October half term, with extra opening, activities and deals to help them fit it all in. Check out the Fun Activity Days at the Swadlincote Ski & Snowboard Centre.

Fireworks fun – Enjoy the whoosh, dazzle, rockets, and bangs of the Vikings & Fireworks Spectacular at Tutbury Castle (November 1, 2 & 5).

Family breaks – Book a National Trust self-catering holiday.

www.nationalforest.org

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Up in smoke!

THE British Fireworks Championships return with a very big bang this year on August 12/13.

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Exploding with tens of thousands of rockets and spectacular mortars, the very best of the country's firework display teams take on one another for the grand title in what is one of the biggest annual displays put on by professional firework companies in the UK.

Spectacular performances start each night just as darkness falls on the Hoe. Entertainment – other than that provided by the four tonnes of fireworks – includes a traditional fairground.

Despite varying weather conditions over the years – and even a WW2 bomb being found on the site – the event has successfully taken place every year since it started in 1997, although in 2012 the judges decided not to name a winner after gale force winds limited the scope of some of the displays on the second night.

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Firework show for St. Michael's Mount

THE 60-YEAR partnership between the National Trust and the family that has lived on St. Michael's Mount in Cornwall since the 17th century is to be marked with a massive firework display on August 12.

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The National Trust has owned most of the island and the causeway since 1954 as a result of a gift by the St. Aubyn family, which has lived in the castle since the 1650s.

The trust is responsible for the conservation and upkeep of St Michael's Mount while the family runs the castle day-to-day, opening it to the public and welcoming visitors to their extraordinary island home.

The firework display, staged with St Michael's Mount as its dramatic backdrop, will be designed to be viewed from the mainland in Marazion, and will start as dusk falls at 9.45pm.

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