Omagari Fireworks Festival | Daisen
Celebration
The Omagari Fireworks Festival, which began in 1910 (Meiji 43) as part of the "Ou Six Prefectures Fireworks Festival" held as a festival entertainment event for Suwa Shrine, has a history of over 100 years. Summer is the peak season for fireworks competitions in Japan, and also the season for the highest-level fireworks competitions. The All-Japan Fireworks Competition brings together fireworks masters from all over the country to compete for the crown, and is hailed as Japan's oldest and most prestigious fireworks event. The competition is divided into two categories: "Daytime Fireworks" and "Nighttime Fireworks," with the daytime fireworks competition being unique to Japan. Numerous awards were given, and cheers erupted from the riverbanks. A brief but intense competition. Themes, colors, lights, sound effects, creativity. Fireworks bursting with passion and skill soared into the night sky. This is Japan's only daytime fireworks competition. Daytime fireworks do not win with brightness, but rather with the colors and ever-changing shapes of the smoke, which requires exquisite skill and superb technique. The essence of a performer's skill lies in vividly showcasing these colors. The competition will utilize five 5-inch fireworks shells. The evening's competition will include two 10-inch fireworks shells and a 2-minute 30-second creative fireworks display. Participants must name their chosen theme for their fireworks shells, expressing their worldview through the name. The key to winning lies in their ability to evoke resonance, surprise, and emotion in the audience.