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Posted: Jun 25, 2004 16:33:59

PRESS RELEASE

For immediate release

Marutamaya Co. recreates the planet's beauty and harmony in the
Montreal sky

The Japanese present a moving Buddhist-inspired pyromusical dis­
play

Montreal, June 25, 2004 - On Saturday, June 26, at 10 p.m., the
skies over Montreal will be illuminated by the company Marutamaya
Co. from Japan. This year, the Japanese fireworks artists will
present «Harmony», an epic, Buddhism-inspired pyromusical display
that recreates the harmony of the nature with five elements.

To mark the occasion and encourage his country in the race for
the platinum Jupiter, Japan's Consul General in Montreal, Mr.
Tetsuo Shioguchi, will deliver a speech on the floating stage at
La Ronde's Lac des Dauphins during the opening ceremonies at 9:30
p.m.

Quebecers have the opportunity to marvel at the talents of Maru­
tamaya's pyrotechnicians from La Ronde's Place du Canada. Tick­
ets for reserved seating (including unlimited access to most of
the rides) are available on our website www.lemondialsaq.com or
through the ADMISSION Network by calling (514) 790-1245, or toll-
free at 1-800-361-4595.

This Saturday, Marutamaya will present a Buddhist-inspired dis­
play entitled "Harmony" designed by the president of the company,
Mr. Toshikatsu Ogatsu. In this marvelous pyromusical epic, the
audience will be taken through a series of pyrotechnical effects
that will recreate the five elements of nature: Earth, Water,
Fire, Wind and Air. This colourful symphony of flower posies,
butterflies, comets and fountains will be displayed in sync with
an exceptional musical programme starring Pink Floyd, Kitaro,
Beethoven and Strauss.

First, to represent Earth and express our world's joie de vivre,
Marutamaya will mainly use green pieces including thunderstorms,
butterflies and bees effects. The second tableau will be themed
around Water, the Buddhist element representing Mother Nature. To
illustrate this element, mostly blue pieces and wave effects will
be used. These waves will then intensify in crescendo to repre­
sent the river and finally the ocean. Fire is the third element
that will be represented. The Japanese will demonstrate the
strength and power of this element by using red and orange pieces
including breathtaking spirals and kamuros. The fourth element is
the Wind represented in two segments - the storm and the calm
breezes. In this tableau, a great variety of colors, wind sounds,
whistles, spirals and beautiful Japanese artistic shells will be
displayed. The last tableau, Air, will represent planet earth
within the universe using mainly blue pieces. Among others, ex­
panding comets and falling leaves effects will be used in this
great finale.

"Harmony" will display the most artistic and beautiful Japanese
typical fireworks such as chrysanthemums with double core and
triple core, never displayed in Montreal since the firm won the
Gold Jupiter in 1985.

The history of Marutamaya Co. originates from the Edo period.
Their Japanese artistic fireworks are considered among the best
in the world because of their subtle color changes and their for­
mative beauty.

The family-owned business Marutamaya Ogatsu Fireworks Co. was
founded in 1864. This year's participating firm, Marutamaya Co.
from Tokyo is completely independent since 1990 and has partici­
pated in more than 15 major competitions and festivals including
five participations at the Montreal International Fireworks Com­
petition. Marutamaya Co. won the Bronze Jupiter in 1994.


Anne-Marie Desautels Division Manager,
Public Relations La Ronde,
Member of the Six Flags family
 

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