Summary
Date : 2008. 10. 17 ~ 18
Location : In and around Gwangalli Beach and Gwangan Bridge
Host : Busan Metropolitan City
Program
Eve Celebrations : 10.17, 19:30~21:00
– Fireworks display telling the stories of individual citizens on request
– Fireworks show by foreign guest teams
Main Celebrations : 10.18, 15:00~23:00
– Pre-Ceremony : Cosplay parade, Outdoor concert, etc
– Main Event : Fireworks Show
Overview
Since its inception in 2005 as a cutting-edge “Multi-Media Marine Fireworks Festival” celebrating the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting, the world-class Busan Fireworks Festival celebrates its 4th anniversary this year.
Under the theme of “Hope”, the two-day festival to be held on October 17-18, 2008 will represent hope in the hearts of individuals and communities as well as the greater hopes for common prosperity across East Asia.
The Busan Fireworks Festival, showcasing nearly 85,000 fireworks, state-of-the-art laser lighting and magnificent music against the stunning backdrop of the sea, night sky and Gwangan Grand Bridge, will surely present memories and hopes that will continue to last in the minds of the 1.5 million spectators.
Features
Themed fireworks festival with nearly 85,000 fireworks, lasers and grandiose music
-Display of the world’s longest “Niagara Falls” fireworks, rising phoenix and etc.
-Fireworks dedicated to the hopes and dreams of individual citizens on request
-Amenities including accommodation facilities and places to eat for the convenience of spectators.
Content from http://www.bff.or.kr/eng.php (broken)
How to get location of Busan Fireworks Festival : take subway line 2, get off Gwangan station.
