Since its inception in 2005 as a cutting-edge "Multi-Media Marine Fireworks Festival" celebrating the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting, the world-class Busan Fireworks Festival celebrates its 4th anniversary this year. Under the theme of "Hope", the two-day festival to be held on October 17, 2009 will represent hope in the hearts of individuals and communities as well as the greater hopes for common prosperity across East Asia. The Busan Fireworks Festival, showcasing nearly 85,000 fireworks, state-of-the-art laser lighting and magnificent music against the stunning backdrop of the sea, night sky and Gwangan Grand Bridge, will surely present memories and hopes that will continue to last in the minds of the 1.5 million spectators.