Fireworks
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Originally Posted by biaria
Hi everybody! 
Today I'm going to tell you a bit about Madeira.
Madeira is a very touristic island and lots of different events take place during the year.
Throughout the month of June evey year, takes place the Festival of the Atlantic, which is made up of an International Fireworks Competition and several musical performances.
This year Italy, Russia and Germany are taking part in the competition, on the 6th, the 13th and the 20th respectively. They all bring a 20 minute, fireworks with synchronized music show, to be seen in Funchal's bay, at 10:30pm. On the 27th is Portugal's turn, but it doesn't compete.
When it comes to music, there will be performances by a Brass Quintet, a Clarinet Ensemble, the Municipal Band, Madeira's Classic Orchestra, Piano Concerts and so on, during the entire month.
Very interesting, I must say.  |
This is such a wonderful event. I remember taking a blanket and bottle of wine and sitting on the beach watching the beautiful display. World class fireworks. It is surprising to me that there is only one cruise ship scheduled to stop at Madeira in June and none on the nights of the fireworks. When I was there it was possible to hire a boat, have a nice dinner and watch the fireworks from the water. |