PH team bests Australia, Mexico in Vancouver fireworks face-off
Team Philippines, represented by Blue Peacock, was voted best in show in both the People’s Choice and Judge’s Competition awards.
A fireworks team from the Philippines was declared the winner of Vancouver’s annual Celebration of Life fireworks festival July 22, 26, 29.
Team Philippines, represented by Blue Peacock, was voted best in show in both the People’s Choice and Judge’s Competition awards, The Honda Celebration of Light announced Tuesday.
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Blue Peacock staged the final show Saturday, July 29, besting teams representing Australia and Mexico.
The 125th Philippine Independence Day anniversary was Blue Peacock’s winning theme.
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The Philippines joined the competition for the first time. Robert Basihan, Blue Peacock’s show designer said he had been sending letters to join the event since 2015 and finally got in after eight years. Basihan said it took six months of planning to pull off the performance.
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