Kuwait sets world record for fireworks set off, cost 15 million - Polidicks

[QUOTE][B]Kuwait, Nov 11:[/B] To mark 50 years of Kuwait’s constitution, a spectacular firework display worth US dollars 15 million (KD 4.163) was displayed at 4.5 km coastal area between Kuwait Towers and Green Islands.Kuwait fired 77,282 fireworks and entered the Guinness World Records as the biggest firework show in the world. KUNA Carim Valario, a representative of Guinness World Records confirmed the record and handed over the certificate to Undersecretary of the Amiri Diwan Abdulaziz Ishaq during the event. He said, "I am happy to verify that 77,282 fireworks, a new Gunness world record has been set tonight."[IMG]http://www.tvmangalore.com/images1/kwtrec_111112-137.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://www.tvmangalore.com/images1/kwtrec_111112-138.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://www.tvmangalore.com/images1/kwtrec_111112-143.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://www.tvmangalore.com/images1/kwtrec_111112-144.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://www.tvmangalore.com/images1/kwtrec_111112-145.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://www.tvmangalore.com/images1/kwtrec_111112-146.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://www.tvmangalore.com/images1/kwtrec_111112-147.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://www.tvmangalore.com/images1/kwtrec_111112-148.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://www.tvmangalore.com/images1/kwtrec_111112-149.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://www.tvmangalore.com/images1/kwtrec_111112-150.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://www.tvmangalore.com/images1/kwtrec_111112-151.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://www.tvmangalore.com/images1/kwtrec_111112-152.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://www.tvmangalore.com/images1/kwtrec_111112-153.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://www.tvmangalore.com/images1/kwtrec_111112-154.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://www.tvmangalore.com/images1/kwtrec_111112-155.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://www.tvmangalore.com/images1/kwtrec_111112-156.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://www.tvmangalore.com/images1/kwtrec_111112-157.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://www.tvmangalore.com/images1/kwtrec_111112-158.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://www.tvmangalore.com/images1/kwtrec_111112-159.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://www.tvmangalore.com/images1/kwtrec_111112-160.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://www.tvmangalore.com/images1/kwtrec_111112-21.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://www.tvmangalore.com/images1/kwtrec_111112-22.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://www.tvmangalore.com/images1/kwtrec_111112-23.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://www.tvmangalore.com/images1/kwtrec_111112-24.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://www.tvmangalore.com/images1/kwtrec_111112-25.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://www.tvmangalore.com/images1/kwtrec_111112-26.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://www.tvmangalore.com/images1/kwtrec_111112-27.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://www.tvmangalore.com/images1/kwtrec_111112-28.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://www.tvmangalore.com/images1/kwtrec_111112-29.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://www.tvmangalore.com/images1/kwtrec_111112-30.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://www.tvmangalore.com/images1/kwtrec_111112-31.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://www.tvmangalore.com/images1/kwtrec_111112-32.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://www.tvmangalore.com/images1/kwtrec_111112-33.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://www.tvmangalore.com/images1/kwtrec_111112-34.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://www.tvmangalore.com/images1/kwtrec_111112-35.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://www.tvmangalore.com/images1/kwtrec_111112-36.jpg[/IMG]Thousands of citizens and expatriates had a once-in-a-lifetime experience at the coastal end of Arabian Gulf road where the one hour show was organized, which included fireworks, laser show, kites and tableaux at sea.On Nov 11, 1962, the late Amir Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem Al- Sabah promulgated the constitution for Kuwait to become the first Arab state in the Gulf to issue a constitution and have a parliament. Ahead of the celebration, Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah reiterated in a televised speech the government’s unwavering commitment to democracy and called for national unity as the state goes through a bitter political crisis.Incidentally this event coincided with India’s festival of lights Diwali week, and hence for Indians in Kuwait, it was a double bonanza. The show started at around 8.10 pm with a countdown from 1 to 50 on huge screens installed on the coastal side. The fireworks lasted for about 64 minutes, creating a history by entering Guinness World Record.Large crowds celebrated the occasion with Kuwaiti flags and Amir’s photo in hand and costumes of national colours showing their love towards country and it’s Ruler. The cheer of the excited crowd over took the sound of crackers as a response to the mesmerizing show. The fly-past from French aircraft and kites with fire crackers in it were impressive. Over 25 different companies and organizations were involved in the planning of the events. More than 1,000 Kuwaiti volunteers served the refreshments and provided necessary information. Police, military, ambulance and fire departments were alert at the location for any emergencies.It was an memorable experience for those who witnessed the event and a regret for those who missed the show. Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah has issued a decree giving schools and universities a public holiday on Sunday November 11 on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Kuwaiti constitution. It is notable that the date of celebration reads in sequence 10-11-12.[/QUOTE] [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QeP7au8U-m8[/media] [url]http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=155281[/url]

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrPCEubDZ9A[/media] San Diego is still the best

So many pictures that my internet had a stroke.

Oil in firework form.

[quote]US dollars 15 million (KD 4.163)[/quote] One of the few currencies in the world that is worth more than the US Dollar you know :eng101: The Kuwaiti dinar is the highest-valued currency in the world The more u know

[QUOTE=smurfy;38408804]One of the few currencies in the world that is worth more than the US Dollar you know :eng101: The Kuwaiti dinar is the highest-valued currency in the world The more u know[/QUOTE] That's actually awesome. 10 USD is like 2.8 KWD. And I thought the GBP was decent :(

exciting shit like this never fucking happened when i lived there >:/

waste of money really, judging by the images it looks like a generic fireworks display.

must remind them of 1990

/world hunger.

[QUOTE=pai_mei;38409594]/world hunger.[/QUOTE] Oh man. Some people below them are starving, that means there can be no fun.

[QUOTE=raviool;38409346]waste of money really, judging by the images it looks like a generic fireworks display.[/QUOTE] stop being jealous

[QUOTE=Nikota;38409617]Oh man. Some people below them are starving, that means there can be no fun.[/QUOTE] The fun thing to do isn't always the right thing to do.

must have been loud as fuck

[QUOTE=pai_mei;38409722]The fun thing to do isn't always the right thing to do.[/QUOTE] And you know what happens when you try to feed African countries? Warlords take the food and feed their militia, since they're the only authority. [editline]11th November 2012[/editline] And I don't mean to sound cynical, but the only way you could feed people with sulfur and copper, some of the main materials in fireworks, is with bullets and reducing the population.

[QUOTE=Nikota;38409758]And you know what happens when you try to feed African countries? Warlords take the food and feed their militia, since they're the only authority.[/QUOTE] So let's avoid the issue and set of shit tons of fireworks!

[QUOTE=pai_mei;38409772]So let's avoid the issue and set of shit tons of fireworks![/QUOTE] Let's feed Africans with explosives.

[QUOTE=pai_mei;38409772]So let's avoid the issue and set of shit tons of fireworks![/QUOTE] Setting off fireworks isn't avoiding the issue. I'm assuming you eat? How could you be so heartless when their are children starving who could have had that food?

[QUOTE=pai_mei;38409772]So let's avoid the issue and set of shit tons of fireworks![/QUOTE] You're saying all waste of money should really go to starving children? You can't throw money at things and expect it to fix everything. The people who made the fireworks did get paid for it, it's not like they're just burning money.

[QUOTE=raviool;38409346]waste of money really, judging by the images it looks like a generic fireworks display.[/QUOTE] [img]http://www.tvmangalore.com/images1/kwtrec_111112-152.jpg[/img]

[QUOTE=jaykray;38409790]Setting off fireworks isn't avoiding the issue. I'm assuming you eat? How could you be so heartless when their are children starving who could have had that food?[/QUOTE] There*. You're right in the fact that setting off fireworks isn't the issue. Exploding 15 million dollars in the air is.

They're fucking Kuwait. They get 15 million dollars a minute.

[QUOTE=pai_mei;38409819]There*. You're right in the fact that setting off fireworks isn't the issue. Exploding 15 million dollars in the air is.[/QUOTE] Devoting time to correcting my spelling when you could be donating money to charity. You sicken me.

[QUOTE=Profanwolf;38409799]You're saying all waste of money should really go to starving children? You can't throw money at things and expect it to fix everything. The people who made the fireworks did get paid for it, it's not like they're just burning money.[/QUOTE] It's still a waste though, the world hunger thing was just me saying there's no need for it. [editline]11th November 2012[/editline] [QUOTE=jaykray;38409833]Devoting time to correcting my spelling when you could be donating money to charity. You sicken me.[/QUOTE] Your grammar sickened me.

[QUOTE=pai_mei;38409836]It's still a waste though, the world hunger thing was just me saying there's no need for it. [editline]11th November 2012[/editline] Your grammar sickened me.[/QUOTE] By your definition all shows with fireworks are a waste then, because it's just burning money essentially.

My country is awesome <3 Just sucks I wasn't there to see it!

Dude, get back in the kitchen.

[QUOTE=pai_mei;38409836]It's still a waste though, the world hunger thing was just me saying there's no need for it. [editline]11th November 2012[/editline] Your grammar sickened me.[/QUOTE] Why are you browsing the internet when you could be feeding hungry people? What is wrong with you?

[IMG]http://i.imgur.com/2F8F0.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/7/77/Neversoft_Logo.png[/IMG] Coincidence? I think not.

[QUOTE=prooboo;38408656][media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrPCEubDZ9A[/media] San Diego is still the best[/QUOTE] As a native San Diegan I can confirm that we condense all leisurely activities like this.