Spectacular fireworks lit Grand Harbour and warmed the hearts of fireworks enthusiasts last night as the Malta Fireworks Festival reached its climax with a bang.

There was disappointment among Maltese enthusiasts, however, when it was announced that a foreign manufacturer had won the festival.

The top prize went to Lieto Fireworks of Italy, followed by Mt Carmel Fireworks Factory of Zurrieq and Focs d’Artifici Europa of Spain in third.

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