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PUTRAJAYA, 13 August 2008 - The evening skies
over the federal government administrative
capital of Putrajaya came alive last night with
intermittent bursts of colourful fireworks,
played to the accompaniment of dramatic music
scores.
Making its second appearance this year, the
Malaysia International Fireworks Competition
2008 (MIFC 2008) promises an even greater
spectacle compared to last year, a truly
monumental achievement considering that last
year's event made the annals as one of the
world's biggest international musical fireworks
competition with an estimated 3.5 million
visitors.
Beside Team Malaysia which presenting the
opening, MIFC 2008 will also feature competitors from
China, Canada and Spain vying for the Merdeka trophy while the Australian team of
Howard & Sons Pyrotechnics, the winner of last
year's competition will have the honours to
present this year's Grand Finale on 29th August.
As a fully homegrown product the event's
objective, impact and role in promoting Malaysia
as a destination of international entertainment
is undeniable, as best described by Malaysia's
Minister of Tourism, YB Dato' Sri Azalina Othman
Said:
"MIFC 2008 provides an excellent platform for
the public, both locals and tourists to
experience a truly world-class event that's
homegrown. By virtue of its scale and
popularity, the event has shown that it is able
to attract people of all age groups and ethnic
backgrounds to a common arena to enjoy not just
a dazzling competition, but more importantly, to
enjoy each others' company in a spirit that's
truly united. It is this very same spirit of
unity that makes Malaysia truly special."
The Malaysia International Fireworks Competilion is one of the component events in the Visit
Malaysia Year campaign and designated as one of
the top 50 national events in the country's
Calendar of Events 2008.
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