Wednesday 22 july from 22:00 to 22:30

CHINA GALAXY PYROTECHNICS - (Chine)

  • Entertainment/recreation
  • Festival
  • Fireworks
Baie de Cannes, Bd de la croisette, 06400 Cannes

Description

Based on the beloved Chinese myth The Cowherd and the Weaver Girl, this pyrotechnic show explores the timeless theme of forbidden love.
THEME : Love Accross The Galaxy CONCEPTOR : Vander Resurreccion Tenedor Based on the beloved Chinese myth The Cowherd and the Weaver Girl, this pyrotechnic show explores the timeless theme of forbidden love. A humble mortal, Niulang, and Zhinu, a celestial weaver, fall deeply in love and build a life together on Earth. When their union is discovered, the heavens intervene—an enraged queen separates them by casting a vast river of stars, the Milky Way, between them. Determined to defy fate, the lovers endure unimaginable trials across the galaxy. Moved by their unwavering devotion, a flock of magpies forms a bridge once each year, allowing them to reunite—an event now celebrated across China as the Qixi Festival. Through a powerful fusion of music and pyrotechnic artistry, the show brings each chapter of this legend to life. It opens with celebratory compositions inspired by Jackie Chan and Kung Fu Panda, symbolizing the joyous union of the lovers. Their magical life on Earth unfolds through the heartfelt score of the animation “Up” and through the song “Mojito” by renowned Chinese artist Jay Chou. The tone shifts dramatically with their separation, captured through the intensity of Star Wars’ iconic “Duel of the Fates,” representing chaos and heartbreak. Epic, action-driven Chinese compositions follow, illustrating their struggle to overcome the vast divide of the galaxy. The magpies’ legendary bridge emerges in a vibrant display set to the song “Red Luan,” leading into an emotional reunion underscored by “Je T’Aime” by Lara Fabian. The show concludes with a deeply moving finale, accompanied by the celestial soundscape of “Un Nouveau Soleil” by M83. In this final moment, the lovers’ perseverance is rewarded with a new beginning—symbolizing hope, renewal, and a story that continues to resonate as a cherished part of Chinese culture and tradition. MUSIC : *We Are Ready – Jackie Chan *Hero – Hans Zimmer & John Powell *Carl Goes Up – Michael Giacchino *Mojito (Instrumental) – Jay Zhou *Duel of the Fates – John Williams *Po Zhen Le – Guan Dazhou *Zui Taiping – Guan Dazhou *Love For Thousands of Years – Tien Yin Men *Red Luan – Betty Wu & Wu XuanYi *Je t’aime – Lara Fabian *Un Nouveau Soleil – M83 FIRM : CHINA GALAXY PYROTECHNICS - (China) Founded in 1995, approximately 40 kilometers from Huanghua International Airport, China Galaxy Pyrotechnics operates on an 800-acre production base with over 580 production units and 300 employees. The company generates an annual production value of 80 million RMB (Chinese Yuan) through its own raw materials, paper, and fuse factories. Specializing in the manufacture of shells, cakes, and fountains, it holds ISO9001, Module E certifications, and over 50 CE approvals for exports to Europe and the United States. Recognized among the top 20 exporting companies in Liuyang, China Galaxy Pyrotechnics also possesses the qualifications to perform large-scale firing displays.

Opening times

On 22 July 2026
  • 22:00 at 22:30

Location

CHINA GALAXY PYROTECHNICS - (Chine)
Baie de Cannes, Bd de la croisette, 06400 Cannes

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Updated on 28 May 2026 at 14:50
by SEMEC - Office de Tourisme de Cannes
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