Updated 05/03/09 - contains 60 items
The Floriana Local Council, Malta organized the First National Festival of Mechanised Fireworks (locally known as "Irdieden") which was held at the Granaries on Saturday, 21 April, on the eve of the feast of St Publius, Floriana's Patron Saint.
Ground fireworks are a unique Maltese pyrotechnic tradition, and since the festival was held on the eve of Floriana's parish feast, those who attended the festival also got a taste of the local festivities. The festival was held in the largest square in Malta.
A total of 14 different firework factories presented two ground firework pieces each, to compete for numerous prizes that were awarded by an international jury.