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Imagine the night sky of Macao aglow in a starburst of magnificent fireworks accompanied by the cheers and applause of spectators enjoying this spectacular light and sound show. What a splendid scene!


The annual Macao International Fireworks Display Contest not only illuminates the night sky of Macau, but also touches the feelings of people's hearts. It usually takes place on several Saturdays every September and October and on China’s National Day on 1st October. The iconic fireworks display adds a joyous atmosphere to holidays and festivals, and have become an annual must-see in Macao, with many spectators specially choosing this time of the year to visit for an exotic and romantic break.

The Macao International Fireworks Display Contest is an internationally acclaimed event, acknowledged as one of the best of its kind. Over the years, more than 100 outstanding teams from China, Japan, Korea, Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines, Australia, Chinese Taiwan, the United Kingdom, France, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Germany, Austria, Poland, Croatia, Finland, the United States, Canada and South Africa have participated in this pyrotechnic wizardry.

During the period of this popular event, the Macao Government Tourism Office hosts a much-anticipated photo contest and student drawing contest which attract many talented participants, adding even more colors to the festivities. The dazzling extravaganza has inspired many wonderful works which shine with creativity every year.

Winners of the Past

  • 2024 Macao International Fireworks Display Contest
    First Prize
    Dancing Fireworks
    China
    Second Prize
    Pyro-Klass
    Russia
    Third Prize
    Marutamaya Ogatsu Fireworks Co, Ltd.
    Japan
  • 2023 Macao International Fireworks Display Contest
    First Prize
    MLE Pyrotechnics Limited
    United Kingdom
    Second Prize
    Hunan Celebration Fireworks Group Company Ltd
    China
    Third Prize
    Marutamaya Ogatsu Fireworks Co, Ltd.
    Japan
  • 2019 Macao International Fireworks Display Contest
    First Prize
    Marutamaya Ogatsu Fireworks Co., Ltd.
    Japan
    Second Prize
    Liuyang New Year Fireworks Trading Co., Ltd
    China
    Third Prize
    SAS BREZAC Artifices
    France
  • 2018 Macao International Fireworks Display Contest
    First Prize
    Liuyang New Year Fireworks Trading Co., Ltd
    China
    Second Prize
    Marutamaya Ogatsu Fireworks Co., Ltd.
    Japan
    Third Prize
    Potsdamer Feuerwerk GmbH
    Germany
  • 2016 Macao International Fireworks Display Contest
    First Prize
    Marutamaya Ogatsu Fireworks Co., Ltd.
    Japan
    Second Prize
    Pyro-Technic Transilvania Srl
    Romania
    Third Prize
    Feu d’artifice Orion
    Canada
  • 2015 Macao International Fireworks Display Contest
    First Prize
    Yung-feng Firecrackers & Fireworks Co. Ltd
    Chinese Taiwan
    Second Prize
    Dancing Fireworks Group, Co Ltd
    China
    Third Prize
    artEventia
    France
  • 2014 Macao International Fireworks Display Contest
    First Prize
    Hunan Jingtai Fireworks Co., Ltd
    China
    Second Prize
    PIROTECNIA ZARAGOZANA SA
    Spain
    Third Prize
    Skylighter Fireworks Pty Ltd
    Australia
  • 2013 Macao International Fireworks Display Contest
    First Prize
    SAS BREZAC Artifices
    France
    Second Prize
    Dancing Fireworks Group, Co. Ltd
    China
    Third Prize
    SUGYP SA
    Switzerland
  • 2012 Macao International Fireworks Display Contest
    First Prize
    Panda Fireworks Group Co., Ltd.
    China
    Second Prize
    Lacroix-Ruggieri
    France
    Third Prize
    Infinity Pyrotechnic
    Australia
  • 2011 Macao International Fireworks Display Contest
    First Prize
    Panda Fireworks Group Co., Ltd.
    China
    Second Prize
    Tamaya Kitahara Fireworks Co., Ltd.
    Japan
    Third Prize
    Brezac Artifices
    France
  • 2010 Macao International Fireworks Display Contest
    First Prize
    Tamaya Kitahara Fireworks Co., Ltd.
    Japan
    Second Prize
    Panda Fireworks Group Co., Ltd.
    China
    Third Prize
    Platinum Fireworks, Inc.
    Philippines
  • 2009 Macao International Fireworks Display Contest
    First Prize
    Tamaya Kitahara Fireworks Co., Ltd.
    Japan
    Second Prize
    La Tirrena S.A.S. Fireworks
    Italy
    Third Prize
    Platinum Fireworks, Inc.
    Philippines
  • 2008 Macao International Fireworks Display Contest
    First Prize
    Brezac Artifices
    France
    Second Prize
    Tamaya Art Pyro Technics
    Japan
    Third Prize
    Wan Dar Fireworks Mfg. Co., Ltd.
    Chinese Taiwan
  • 2007 Macao International Fireworks Display Contest
    First Prize
    Artifices JCO SA
    France
    Second Prize
    San Tai Fireworks Ind. Co., Ltd.
    Chinese Taiwan
    Third Prize
    Marutamaya Ogatsu Fireworks Co., Ltd.
    Japan
  • 2006 Macao International Fireworks Display Contest
    First Prize
    Brezac-Artifices
    France
    Second Prize
    Pyro Spectaculars by Souza
    USA
    Third Prize
    Foti International Fireworks Pty Ltd.
    Australia
  • 2005 Macao International Fireworks Display Contest
    First Prize
    Tamaya Art Pyro Technics
    Japan
    Second Prize
    Brezac -Artifices
    France
    Third Prize
    San Tai Fireworks Ind. Co., Ltd.
    Chinese Taiwan
  • 2004 Macao International Fireworks Display Contest
    First Prize
    Tamaya Art Pyro Technics
    Japan
    Second Prize
    Liuyang Jiding Fireworks Manufacture Export Co., Ltd.
    China
    Third Prize
    Millennium Pyrotechnics Ltd.
    U.K.
  • 2003 Macao International Fireworks Display Contest
    First Prize
    San Tai Fireworks Ind. Co., Ltd.
    Chinese Taiwan
    Second Prize
    GJR - Pirotecnia e Explosivos, S.A.
    Portugal
    Third Prize
    FireworX
    Australia
  • 2002 Macao International Fireworks Display Contest
    First Prize
    Pyrofel - Pirotecnia, Lda
    Portugal
    Second Prize
    Evenement Ciel
    France
    Third Prize
    China Hunan Jixiu Fireworks Manufacturing & Display Co., Ltd
    China
  • 2001 Macao International Fireworks Display Contest
    First Prize
    Hunan Firecracker & Fireworks
    China
    Second Prize
    Takagi Fireworks
    Japan
    Third Prize
    Jubilee Fireworks
    U.K.
  • 2000 Macao International Fireworks Display Contest
    First Prize
    Macédo Pirotecnia
    Portugal
    Second Prize
    Pyro 2000 Fireworks
    U.K.
    Third Prize
    Nico Feuerwerk
    Germany
  • 1999 Macao International Fireworks Display Contest
    First Prize
    Kanto Kako Co. Ltd.
    Japan
    Second Prize
    Maverick Fireworks
    U.K.
    Third Prize
    Sunny International Fireworks Co. Ltd.
    China
  • 1998 Macao International Fireworks Display Contest
    First Prize
    Syd Howard Fireworks International
    Australia
    Second Prize
    Pyrotechnische Fabrik Oskar Lunig GmbH+Co. KG
    Germany
    Third Prize
    Jiangxi Lidu Export Fireworks Factory
    China
  • 1997 Macao International Fireworks Display Contest
    First Prize
    Caballer
    Spain
    Second Prize
    Inter Pirotecnia
    Portugal
    Third Prize
    Ikebun
    Japan
  • 1996 Macao International Fireworks Display Contest
    First Prize
    Oleirense
    Portugal
    Second Prize
    Kaneko
    Japan
    Third Prize
    Standard
    U.K.
  • 1995 Macao International Fireworks Display Contest
    First Prize
    Panzera
    Italy
    Second Prize
    Bugano
    Switzerland
    Third Prize
    Pyrofetes
    France
  • 1994 Macao International Fireworks Display Contest
    First Prize
    Panzera
    Italy
    Second Prize
    The Fireworks Co.
    U.K.
    Third Prize
    Gaspar Fernandes
    Portugal
  • 1993 Macao International Fireworks Display Contest
    First Prize
    Marutamaya Ogatsu Fireworks Co., Ltd.
    Japan
    Second Prize
    Hunan
    China
    Third Prize
    Illumination Internationale
    U.S.A.
  • 1992 Macao International Fireworks Display Contest
    First Prize
    Bugano
    Switzerland
    Second Prize
    Liu Yang
    China
    Third Prize
    Sousa & Irmão
    Portugal
  • 1991 Macao International Fireworks Display Contest
    First Prize
    Minhota
    Portugal
    Second Prize
    Standard Brock
    U.K.
    Third Prize
    Ricardo Caballer
    Spain
  • 1990 Macao International Fireworks Display Contest
    First Prize
    Guangxi
    China
    Second Prize
    Hosoya Fireworks Co.
    Japan
    Third Prize
    Gaspar Fernandes
    Portugal
  • 1989 Macao International Fireworks Display Contest
    First Prize
    Hosoya Fireworks Co.
    Japan
    Second Prize
    Gaspar Fernandes
    Portugal
    Third Prize
    Tung Kung
    China