Minhota Pyrotechnics Wins the Award for Best Finale in the Philippines

In March 2026, Pirotecnia Minhota travelled halfway around the world to compete in the The Philippine International Pyromusical Competition “The Magic Above Us”, one of Asia’s most important fireworks festivals. He came away with an award.

The jury’s verdict was clear: The best finale of all the shows in the competition. An accolade that isn’t won by chance.

What is “The Magic Above Us”?

The Philippine International Pyromusical Competition is one of the most eagerly awaited fireworks festivals on the Asian calendar. Held in the Philippines, it brings together the world’s best pyrotechnics companies every year in a competition where each team presents a full show, synchronised to music, before a specialist jury and thousands of spectators.

Given the calibre of the competition, any award at this festival is a significant achievement. To win an award here is to be recognised by one’s peers, industry experts and the public in one of the world’s most demanding pyrotechnics markets.

The Show That Won Over the Jury

The prize for Best Ending marks the most eagerly awaited moment of any fireworks display: the climax. Those few seconds when everything comes together, when the fire, the music and the excitement reach their peak before the silence falls.

Creating a finale that stands out in an international competition requires much more than just fireworks. It requires storytelling, timing, technical mastery and an artistic flair that only years of experience can hone. Pirotecnia Minhota has mastered these elements for over a century, and it was precisely this maturity that the jury recognised.

The company’s digital shooting technology, which enables synchronisation to the nearest millisecond, was crucial in executing a final sequence with the precision and impact that earned it the award.

An International Track Record That Continues to Grow

This award in the Philippines is not an isolated incident. It forms part of an international track record that Pirotecnia Minhota has built up over decades:

• Macau (1991) – Winners of the International Fireworks Competition
• Vancouver (1996) – 1st Place and Trophy for Best Colour at Symphony of Fire
• Monte Carlo – Winners of the Monaco International Fireworks Competition
• Belgium (Knokke) – 2nd place in the international competition
• Philippines (2026) – Best Ending Award for *The Magic Above Us*

Every trophy is the result of a team that doesn’t travel just to take part. It travels to win.

Portugal at the Top of the World

Representing Portugal at an Asian competition of this scale is also an act of responsibility. Pirotecnia Minhota knows that when it takes to the international stage, it carries with it the name of the country, the tradition of Ponte de Lima and the pride of an industry that few know so well.

This award in the Philippines is further proof that Portuguese pyrotechnics are on a par with the best in the world.

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