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May 20, 2022
The SuperFireworks Co., Ltd. team keeps sharing fantastic facts from the world of fireworks and pyrotechnics within our FFF series!
…The 21st Malta International Fireworks Festival has just finished, which means it's time to tell you about the world record set in the Maltese town of Mqabba.
On June 18, 2011, the pyrotechnics professionals from Lily Fireworks Factory designed the largest Catherine Wheel ever made: the pinwheel had a diameter of 32.044 m (105 ft 1.6 in)!
This type of fireworks consists either of a powder-filled spiral tube, or an angled rocket mounted with a pin through its center. When ignited, the energy of the fireworks not only create sparks and flame, but cause the wheel to quickly rotate, making the display much more spectacular. .
The firework is named after Saint Catherine of Alexandria who, according to Christian tradition, was condemned to death by “breaking on the wheel”. When she touched the wheel it miraculously fell to pieces...
Stay tuned and stay super with SuperFireworks Company!
