Traditions of University of Santo Tomas - Fireworks

Fireworks

UST began having pyromusical shows in the opening of the Quadricentennial Celebration in January 27, 2011. It was also the first time the Philippines saw a multi-position pyromusical event when the fireworks were launched from the UST Grandstand and Santisimo Rosario Parish. In the Neo-Centennial Celebration in January this year, the University was also the first to set up a pyromusical in four different structures and buildings. The music and choreography of all the pyromusical events are arranged by Don Miguel Villarosa and the technicals and set-up are done by John Oliver Zeng, alumni of the UST College of Fine Arts and Design, class of 2009. The fireworks off all the pyromusical events are provided by Dragon Fireworks, a local fireworks manufacturer.

List of events with pyromusical display
Date Event Location and music Ref.
January 27, 2011
 Quattromondial Monument unveiling
  • Quattromondial Monument
  1. Pyotr Tchaikovsky - "1812 Overture"
Q Grand Program
  • UST Grandstand
  • Santisimo Rosario Parish
  1. Vangelis - "Conquest of Paradise"
  2. Escala - "Palladio"
January 28, 2011
 One@400: Q Grand Alumni Homecoming Dinner
  • UST Main Building
  1. Escala - "Children"
March 25, 2011
 Baccalaureate Mass 2011
  • UST Grandstand

Duration: 8:25

  1. Richard Pazcoguin - "Children of Unending Grace"
  2. IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth
  3. 12 Girls Band - "New Classicism"
  4. David Garrett - "Smooth Criminal"
December 16, 2011
 Paskuhan 2011
  • UST Grandstand
  • Santisimo Rosario Parish

Theme: Party Rock

  1. LMFAO - "Party Rock Anthem"
  2. Chris Brown - "Yeah 3x"
  3. Yolanda Be Cool & DCUP - "We No Speak Americano"
  4. Lady Gaga - "Just Dance"
  5. Adele - "Rolling in the Deep"
  6. Maroon 5 - "Moves Like Jagger"
  7. Martin Solveig ft. Dragonette - "Hello"
  8. The Rembrandts - "Friends Theme"
January 27, 2012
 Neo-centennial celebration
  • Arch of the Centuries
  • UST Main Building
  • UST Grandstand
  • Santisimo Rosario Parish

Theme/Show title: Chariots of Fire
Duration: 10:18

  1. Yanni - "Adagio in C Minor"
  2. Cirque du Soleil - "Battlefield"
  3. Vangelis - "Chariots of Fire"
  4. Adele - "Rolling in the Deep"
  5. Coldplay – "Yellow"
  6. Audio Machine - "Akkadian Empire"
March 23, 2012
 Baccalaureate Mass 2012
  • UST Grandstand

Duration: 6:34

  1. Alfred Newman - "20th Century Fox fanfare"
  2. Elton John - "Circle of Life"
  3. Phil Collins - "You'll Be in My Heart"
  4. John Williams - "The Raiders' March"
  5. Hans Zimmer - "He's a Pirate"
December 21, 2012
 Paskuhan 2012
  • UST Grandstand

Duration: 6:13

  1. "Somebody That I Used to Know"
  2. Rihanna - "We Found Love"
  3. PSY - "Gangnam Style"
  4. David Guetta - "Titanium"
  5. Maroon 5 - "Payphone"
March 19, 2013
 Baccalaureate Mass 2013
  • UST Grandstand

Duration: 5:00

  1. John Lennon - "Imagine"
  2. Phil Collins - "Another Day in Paradise"
  3. David Guetta - "Just One Last Time"

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