News Release
For immediate release
Saturday night at L’International des Feux Loto-Québec presented by TELUS:
A show about respecting the environment, with innovative biodegradable fireworks!
Montreal, Thursday, June 17, 2010—One of the largest Taiwanese producers of fireworks is coming to La Ronde Saturday to raise public awareness about the environment and will be using biodegradable components in its fireworks to put its message into action.
San Tai Pyrotechnics is taking advantage of its participation in L’International des Feux Loto-Québec presented by TELUS to publicize that it will be using innovative components. The shells of some of the pyrotechnical devices are being made of recycled paper and cornstarch so that they break down in the rain and are absorbed into the earth where they fall and act as fertilizer. San Tai is also reaffirming its willingness to keep working on developing products that are environmentally-friendly.
Last year, La Ronde announced the addition of a special mention award from L’International management for the participant that distinguishes itself through its environmental initiatives and the development of green technologies. The Australian company Foti International won the first such award.
The first time it was in Montreal (2001), San Tai won the Bronze Jupiter for Taiwan.
Designed specifically around the music of the film Avatar, Céline Dion and the late Michael Jackson, the various displays of the “D’accord” show will quickly transport spectators from the dawn of time to the Last Judgment and then awakening and rebirth, San Tai designers promise. The audience will also hear an excerpt with Tibetan singing bowls, a very special sound that Tibetan monks especially appreciate for its peacefulness. Images of fish, cats and even Dora the Explorer (a first!) will be recreated using fireworks.
Internet visitors will find an excerpt of an interview with a San Tai representative on the website (http://www.internationaldesfeuxlotoquebec.com/en/default.aspx). The names of the musical pieces that will play at La Ronde are also available there.
TELUS people’s choice
This year, spectators at L’International des Feux Loto-Québec presented by TELUS will have their say! After each fireworks show in the competition until the following Friday at midnight, spectators will be able to post their appreciation for the show at www.internationaldesfeuxloto-quebec.com by awarding it a grade out of 10. They can also watch an excerpt of the show and share everything with their Facebook contacts.
Technical details and ticket sales
Fireworks fans are invited to get their tickets now for what promises to be an outstanding competition. As a new feature this year, tickets are $5 off if purchased in pre-sale up to 14 days before each pyromusical show.
Reserved seating can be purchased at www.admission.com and www.internationaldesfeuxlotoquebec.com. Programs and schedules (order of appearance of the competitors) are available on both of these sites. You can also phone (514) 790-1245 or toll-free 1 800 361-4595 to purchase tickets. For information concerning corporate and group rates, contact the La Ronde sales office by phone, at 514-397-7777, or by e-mail, at ventes@laronde.com. Please note that all shows by L’International des Feux Loto-Québec presented par TELUS start at 10 PM.
Sponsors and partners
L’International des Feux Loto-Québec presented by TELUS, offers heartfelt thanks to their inestimable sponsors and partners: primary sponsor Loto-Québec; presenting sponsor TELUS; collaborative sponsors SAQ; associate partner Québec Ministry of Tourism; official suppliers Marriott Château Champlain, Belle Gueule, Agropur’s Fine Cheeses Division, Thomas Marine Group; media partners TVA and Journal de Montréal; and, official event broadcaster Rythme FM.
About : The event, which was originally known as Concours international d’art pyrotechnique de Montréal (Montreal International Fireworks Competition), was launched in 1985. Today, it is the most prestigious event of its kind in the world.
About La Ronde and Six Flags: La Ronde is where the sea monster known as Ednör lives; the new extreme thrill rollercoaster above Lac des Dauphins is named after this strange creature. La Ronde is the property of Six Flags, Inc., a publicly traded corporation (SIXFQ) headquartered in New York City and the world’s largest regional theme park company with 19 parks located in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
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Information:
Martin Roy
Communication Director
La Ronde – Member of the Six Flags Family
514 397-2001, ext. 2703
mroy@sftp.com