Busan Fireworks Festival to light up Gwangalli Beach Saturday

Busan, Korea's southern port city, will host its annual fireworks festival on Saturday along the scenic Gwangalli Beach. The spectacular display will illuminate the iconic Gwangan Bridge across the bay, according to city officials. The two-hour show kicks off at 7 p.m., with fireworks launched from three locations - Gwangalli Beach, Igidae Park, and Dongbaek Island, to add depth to the performance.

The event opens with a 15-minute display by China's Sunny Fireworks, followed by a 30-minute show by Korea's Hanwha Corp. centered around the theme "Busan's dream." This segment features 25-inch shells, waterfall-style "Niagara" fireworks, and multimedia lighting on the bridge. A brief "curtain call" display will then express gratitude to the citizens and festival staff.

Before the fireworks commence, the Korean Air Force's aerobatic team, the Black Eagles, will present an air show at 4 p.m., accompanied by beach events and performances by local indie bands. The city will provide approximately 17,000 paid seats for spectators, a 5,000-seat increase from last year, reserved for foreign tourists. These additional tickets have been made available through overseas travel agencies and online platforms.