
The Ignis Brunensis is an international
firework
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competition held annually at the end of May and beginning of June in
Brno
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,
Czech Republic
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. The name of competition is
Latin
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for Fire of Brno.
Program
The event lasts about two weeks and involves the whole city of Brno. It is introduced by non-competitive fireworks launched from the city centre. From this moment competing fireworks are presented outside the city centre on the nearby
Brno Dam where the effect is increased by reflection from the water. Each fireworks show lasts about 22 minutes, with synchronized music broadcast by the local radio station. Shows are held one by one every Wednesday and Saturday. The event attracts from 100,000 to 200,000 visitors. The closing ceremony again includes non-competing fireworks launched from the city centre. Local museums, castles and other institutions also participate in the event, with their own programmes.
History
Ignis Brunensis started in 1998. Until 2002 it was either a national fireworks competition (1998, 2000, 2002) or a non-competitive exhibition (1999, 2001). Since 2003 it has been a significant international competition, with 4 or 5 competing entries.
Výsledky
Official Ignis Brunesis website, accessed December 24, 2010.
Winners
Notes
External links
{{commons category, Ignis Brunensis
Official website
Fireworks competitions
Annual events in the Czech Republic
Culture of Brno
1998 establishments in the Czech Republic
Recurring events established in 1998