MALTA & GOZO DAY BY DAY APRIL 2018
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[CONTENTS] APRIL 2018 Issue No. 188
Front Cover: Carpenter performing at the Malta International Music Festival 2018. © Alikhan Photography. See Pages 18 & 19
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6 Welcome Herzlich Willkommen Bienvenue Benvenuti 7 April Events 8, 9 April Tag für Tag 10 Avril Au Jour Le Jour 11 Aprile giorno per giorno 12 Gozo: A Festival Of Music; Fireworks Festival In Gozo; Let’s Run! 14 Maltese Islands Map Karte der Maltesischen Inseln Carte des îles maltaises Cartina delle isole di Malta 16 Malta International Music Festival 2018: Stellar Musicians for Grand-Scale Malta Event 18 Local Councils Events 21 The Schranz Family Of Artists -A Journey Of Rediscovery 22 Where Fire And Culture Meet 26 Valletta Map Karte von Valletta Carte de la Valletta Cartina della Valletta 29 Milestones Meilensteine Étape importante Pietra miliare
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The Temple Builders Die Tempelbauer Les constructeurs des temples I costruttori di Templi
218 BC The Romans Römer Les Romains I Romani
The Phoenicians Die Phönizier Les Phéniciens I Fenici
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Christianity Christentum Le Christianisme Il Cristianesimo
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The Norman Conquest Die normannische Eroberung La conquête normande La Conquista normanna
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The Great Siege Die Große Belagerung Le Grand Siège Il Grande Assedio
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Republic Republik La république La Repubblica
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EU Accession EU-Mitgliedschaft L’accès à l’UE L’accesso all’UE
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Independence Unabhängigkeit L’indépendance L’Indipendenza
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WELCOME... Springtime in Malta and Gozo brings with it brighter days and the islands offer various events both indoor and outdoor. These vary from theatrical and musical performances, cultural events promoting traditional trades, crafts as well as local products. During the month, the main highlights are the Easter festivities with the traditional procession in various towns and villages. Not to be missed are the Festa l-Kbira, in Valletta and the 6th Malta International Music Festival.
Catacombs, Rabat © Heritage Malta
HERZLICH WILKOMMEN... Die Tage im Frühling in Malta and Gozo werden immer länger und bieten sich für Veranstaltungen in Räumlichkeiten als auch unter freiem Himmel an. Dazu gehören Theater- und Musikveranstaltungen sowie die Darbietung traditioneller Handwerke, Kunst und örtlicher Produkte. Die Höhepunkte dieses Monats sind die Osterfeierlichkeiten mit der traditionellen Prozession in mehreren Orten. Auf keinen Fall verpassen dürfen Sie das Festa l-Kbira in Valletta und das 6. Malta International Music Festival.
Fort St. Angelo © Mike Watson Photography - www.viewingmalta.com
BIENVENUE... L’arrivée du printemps à Malte et Gozo veut dire des jours plus lumineux. Alors, dans les Iles se déroule une vaste gamme d’événements à l’intérieur et en plein air. Parmi ces événements il y a des représentations théâtrales et des spectacles musicaux, ainsi que des manifestations culturelles promouvant l’artisanat traditionnel, les métiers et les produits locaux. Tout le long du mois, parmi les points marquants il y a les fêtes de Pâques avec les processions traditionnelles religieuses dans les diverses villes et villages. A ne pas manquer la Festa l-Kbira (La Grande Fête) à La Valette et le 6e Festival International de la Musique.
Palace Armoury, Valletta © Victor B Caruana
BENVENUTI... La primavera a Malta e Gozo porta con sé giornate più luminose e le isole offrono vari eventi sia al coperto che all'aperto. Questi variano da spettacoli teatrali e musicali, eventi culturali che promuovono mestieri tradizionali, artigianato e prodotti locali. Durante il mese, i punti salienti principali sono le feste pasquali con la tradizionale processione in varie città e villaggi. Da non perdere la Festa l-Kbira, a La Valletta e il 6 ° Malta International Music Festival.
Malta International Fireworks Festival © www.viewingmalta.com
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[EVENTS]
April Feasts
Festa Celebration: A typical Maltese ‘festa’ with band marches, fireworks displays and religious processions. Sunday 1 Easter Sunday Friday 6 & Saturday 7 Il-Festa l-Kbira, Valletta Sunday 15 St Publius, Floriana
Events
Friday 13 George Cross Commemoration. St George’s Square, Valletta. On 15 April 1942, at the height of World War II, a heavily bombed Malta was awarded the George Cross Medal by King George VI, “to honour her brave people... to bear witness to a heroism and devotion that will long be famous in history”. This event is commemorated yearly by a son-et-lumiere in the very same square where the actual conferment took place. www.visitmalta.com Saturday 21 – Monday 30 Malta International Fireworks Festival. www.maltafireworksfestival.com
Re-Enactments
Malta International Fireworks Festival © MTA
Daily Firing of Noon and Sunset Gun. Old Saluting Battery, Upper Barrakka Gardens, Valletta. 12:00 & 16:00 respectively. Monday – Saturday 14:00 - 16:30. Victorian Garrison. Fort Rinella, Kalkara. 19th Century Victorian soldiers take visitors on an animated tour around the Fort recreating daily life of late 19th century British garrison. Visitors may fire a cannon or a soldier’s musket. Sunday 8, 15, 22, 29 In Guardia Parade, Fort St. Elmo, Valletta, 11:00. Friday 27 Changing of the guard. St. George’s Square, Valletta. 10:30. Formal Ceremony in which sentries providing ceremonial guard duties at important institutions are relieved by new sentries.
Exhibitions Museums Heritage Malta sites and museums info@heritagemalta.org National Museum of Archaeology 09:00 – 18:00 except for Jan – Feb 09:00 till 17:00hrs Palace State Rooms Monday – Friday 10:00 -16.30, Saturday & Sunday 09:00 – 16:30 Fort St Elmo and National War Museum 09:00 - 18:00 Ħal Saflieni – Closed until further notice Ħagar Qim and Mnajdra 09:00 - 17;00, Apr – Sep 08:00 18:00 Ġgantija Temples – May – Oct: 09:00 – 17;00hrs, June – Sept 09:00 – 18:00 Fort Rinella at Kalkara. Monday Saturday 10:00 – 17.00. Malta at War Museum, Vittoriosa. Mondays 10:00 – 16:30. Malta Aviation Museum, Ta' Qali, Monday - Friday 09:00 – 17:00, Saturdays & Sundays 09:30 – 17:00. Palazzo Falson, Mdina. Tuesday - Sunday 10:00 – 17:00 (last visit 16:00). www.palazzofalson.com Palazzo de Piro, Centre for Culture and Arts, 3, Triq Is-Sur, Mdina Tel: 2010 0560 www.palazzodepiro.com The Shipwreck. S. Sommier Street, Birkirkara. Monday - Friday 10:00 - 16:00, Saturday & Sunday 10:00 - 14:00. www.theshipwreckmalta.com
Sunday 1 – Monday 30 Valletta 18 Main Exhibition. Various venues, Valletta. Curated by Maren Richter, with existing works and commissions of more than 25 international artists, will engage with current Mediterranean political and cultural realities. For more information visit www.valletta2018.org. Sunday 1 – Monday 30 Inspired In China – Fine Art Exhibition. Skyparks Business Centre, Gudja. Featuring Masterpieces of Various Genres & Styles. Sunday 1 – Monday 30 Oca Dome Mandala Wisdom. Fond Għadir, Sliema. 14:00-20:00. An art installation by Candomble Kollektif to be used as a sacred space to make the perfect encounter between ancient indigenous rituals, culture and the modern world as an updated dome, an ephemeral multicultural temple. Participants will be taken on a collective
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experience by the activities of mandala making (Ojos de Dios). Sunday 1 – Sunday 29 European Eyes On Japan. Spazju Kreattiv Art Gallery, Valletta. Led by artistic director Mikiko Kikuta, European Eyes on Japan is a visual arts project that has toured over thirty European Capitals of Culture since 1999. www.valletta2018.org Saturday 7 – Monday 30 Picasso & Miro' Exhibition. Grandmaster’s Palace, Valletta. Fundación Map¬fre is bringing this exhibition to Malta in collaboration with the Office of the President of Malta and Fondazzjoni Patrimonju Malti (FPM). The exhibition is entitled: The Flesh and the Spirit. Tuesday 10 – Monday 30 Dal Baħar Madwarna. Various locations, Valletta. Curator Maren Richter brings Valletta 2018’s major visual arts exhibition to our European Capital of Culture, with large installations, performances and public interventions taking place in both traditional and unexpected locales across the country. Among the exhibition’s star sites is the Pixkerija at Barriera Wharf, a Grade 2 scheduled building that was built in the 1930’s. www.valletta2018.org Friday 13 – Monday 30 Altofest Malta. A Showcase of Performing Arts. Various venues. Already a staple of the cultural scene in Naples, Altofest brings a fresh and exciting programme to Valletta 2018. This alternative performing arts festival has been on the lookout for ‘space donors’ all over Malta, taking local residents up on offers to host cultural events inside private homes and community spaces. www.valletta2018.org Friday 20 – Sunday 22 Malta Robotics Olympiad. MFCC, Ta’ Qali. The Malta Robotics Olympiad has become the largest technology event in Malta. With an ever increasing number of exhibitors, hands-on workshops for all ages, and 6 major events under one roof, the MRO is a fun free event for all the family. www.mfcc.com.mt
Concerts
Sunday 1 – Saturday 28 Gaulitana: A Festival Of Music. Aurora Opera House, Gozo. 19:30-22:00. www.gaulitanus.com Friday 6 – Saturday 14 12th International Spring Orchestra Festival. Various venues, Valletta. Saturday 7 A Night With Bernstein. Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta. 20:00 Malta Philharmonic Orchestra’s 50th Anniversary celebration concert. www.mcc.com.mt Friday 20 – Sunday 22 Rock The South. Marsaskala. www.rockthesouthmalta.com
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April Malta International Music Festival. Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta. Tuesday 17 The Music of Giya Kancheli. Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta. 20:00 Wednesday 18 Khachaturian Gala. 20:00 Friday 20 Russian Virtuoso Nikolai Lugansky. 20:00. Saturday 21 The Well Tempered Chanson. 20:00 Monday 23 Shostakovich Fifth Symphony 20:00 Wednesday 25 Violin Virtuoso Maxim Vengerov. 20:00. Thursday 26 Symphonic Dances and Seascapes. 20:00. Friday 27 The Legend Back In Malta – Grigory Sokolov. 20:00. Saturday 28 Salvatore Accoardo Violin Virtuoso. 20:00. Monday 30 The Magic Cello Narek Hakhazarian. 20:00. Tickets from www.showshappening.com
Theatre
Sunday 1 Jesus Christ Superstar Live Musical. Astra Theatre, Gozo. 15:30. www.ticketline.com.mt Friday 13 – Sunday 15 Mamma Mia. Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta. ABBA’s musical performed for the first time in Malta, directed by Chris Gatt. www.mcc.com.mt Saturday 28 Norma. Bellini’s Ultimate Love Story. Aurora Opera House, Gozo. www.teatruaurora.com
Lectures
Tuesday 10 – Monday 30 The 46th ESTA (European String Teachers Association) International Conference. Floriana. www.esta2018-malta.eu Thursday 26 Engimatic Art: Famous Paintings That Keep Us Guessing. Salini Resort, St. Paul’s Bay. DFASinMalta lecture, presented by James Russell. The first work that comes to mind is of course the Mona Lisa, who has kept us guessing for centuries. But down through the centuries artists such as Poussin, Vermeer, Giorgione and Hammershoi, among others, encouraged viewers to wonder about the meaning the painters wished to convey. The event is free for members and open to the public for a fee of €15. For information and reservations contact Nicky Stilton on maltadfas@gmail.com
Entertainment
Every Friday Ta' Marija Folklore Dinner Show. Ta’ Marija Restaurant, Mosta. 20:00-23:00 www.tamarija.com Every Friday Chamber Of Mysteries - Dinner & Show. Ir- Razzett L-Antik, Qormi. A Night of Wizardry, Wine and Wonder. Friday 13 – Sunday 15 Colour Fest: The Colours Of Spring Festival. Valletta Waterfront, Valletta. www.vallettacruiseport.com Saturday 28 Science In The Citadel. The Citadel, Gozo. 10:00-21:00
Sport
Thursday 5 – Sunday 8 European Championship Of Roulette. Portomaso Casino, St. Julians. www.portomasocasino.com Sunday 8 ‘Roti Roża’ The Fun Bike Ride with NextBike. www.nextbike.com.mt Sunday 15 XTERRA Malta Triathlon 2018. Għajn Tuffieħa. 09:30-16:00. Saturday 28 & Sunday 29 FISTF International Open & Grand Prix Of Malta. Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta. www.mcc.com.mt Sunday 29 Gozo Half Marathon. Xagħra, Gozo. 08:30-12:00. info@gozomarathon.com
Local Councils Events
Sunday 8 ‘Festa Frawli’ - Strawberry Festival. Mġarr. 10:00 Information email: mgarr.lc@gov.mt Saturday 14 12th Mechanised Ground Fireworks Festival. The Granaries, Floriana. www.florianalocalcouncil.com Sunday 29 Ħad-Dingli Ħidma Agrarja u Tradizzjonijiet. Buskett. 08:00 onwards.
Religious Services
Monday - Saturday 07:30, 09:00 Every Sunday 08:00, 09:00, 10:15, 18:00,19:30 St Patrick's Church, Sliema. Holy mass in English. Sundays & feasts The Sanctuary of Our Lady, Mellie˙a 10:00. Holy mass in English. Every Sunday St Andrew's Scots Church, Valletta. 10:30. Sunday Service in English. www.saintandrewsmalta.com Every Sunday St Barbara Church, Valletta. 10:00 (French), 11:00 (German), 12:00 (English). Every Sunday St Paul's Pro-Cathedral, Valletta. 11:00. Sunday Anglican Service in English. Every Sunday Holy Trinity Church, Sliema 09:30. Sunday Anglican Service in English. Every Sunday St Catherine of Italy, Valletta. 10:30. Holy mass in Italian. For more information call on 22915440. Every Sunday Bible Baptist Church Gzira 10:15, Thursday 19:00. For Free Transport call on Tel: 21322752 or Mob: 79971433. Every Sunday St. Dominic’s Priory, Rabat 11:15 (English). Every Wednesday Archbishop Seminary, Victoria, Gozo. 11:00. Anglican Service in English. First and third Sunday of the month. Evangelical Ecumenical Andreas community, South/Old Bakery Street, Valletta. 10:00 First Sunday of the month. Church Hall, Holy Trinity Church, Sliema. 11:00 Quaker meeting for worship.
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[VERANSTALTUNGEN]
April Feste
Festa Celebration: Eine typisch maltesische "Festa" mit Bandmärschen, Feuerwerk und religiösen Prozessionen. Sonntag, 1. Ostersonntag, Freitag, 6. & Samstag, 7. Il-Festa l-Kbira, Valletta Sonntag, 15. St Publius, Floriana
Veranstaltungen
Freitag, 13. George Cross-Gedenkfeier. St George’s Square, Valletta. Am 15. April 1942, zum Höhepunkt des II. Weltkriegs, wurde dem heftig bombardierten Malta das Georgskreuz von König George VI. verliehen “zu Ehren der mutigen Menschen … und als Zeugnis des Heldentums und Hingabe, das für lange Zeit Teil der Geschichte bleiben wird ”. Zu diesem jährlichen Ereignis findet eine Ton- und Lichtshow an genau dem Ort statt, an dem dieser Orden verliehen wurde.www.visitmalta.com Samstag, 21. – Montag, 30. Malta International Fireworks Festival. www.maltafireworksfestival.com
Historische Vorführungen
Täglich Abfeuern der ‘Noonday Gun’ und der ‚Sunset Gun‘. Old Saluting Battery, Upper Barrakka Gardens, Valletta. 12:00 & 16:00. Montag - Samstag 14:00 – 16:30. Victorian Garrison. Fort Rinella, Kalkara. Soldaten aus der viktorianischen Ära des 19. Jh. führen Besucher auf einer animierten Tour durch das tägliche Leben einer britischen Garnison im 19. Jh. Besucher können eine Kanone oder eine Muskete abfeuern. Sonntag, 8., 15., 22., 29. In Guardia Parade, Fort St. Elmo, Valletta, 11:00.
Wachwechsel
Freitag, 27. St. George's Square, Valletta. 10:30. Formale Zeremonie mit dem Wechsel von Wachen vor bedeutenden Institutionen.
Ausstellungen
Sonntag, 1. – Montag, 30. Hauptausstellung Valletta 18. An verschiedenen Orten, Valletta. Kuratorin: Maren Richter, mit Werken von mehr als 25 internationalen Künstlern, die sich mit der gegenwärtigen politischen und kulturellen Lage beschäftigen. Mehr Informationen unter www.valletta2018.org. . Sonntag, 1. – Montag, 30. Inspiriert in China – Kunstausstellung. Skyparks Business Centre, Gudja. Mit Meisterwerken aus unterschiedlichen Genres und Stilen. Sonntag, 1. – Montag, 30. Oca Dome Mandala Wisdom. Fond Għadir, Sliema. 14:00-20:00. Kunstinstallation des Candomble Kollektif, zur Nutzung als heiliger Ort, die perfekte Begegnung zwischen alten Ritualen, Kulturen und der modernen Welt als aktualisierter Dom, als vergänglicher multikultureller Tempel. Die Teilnehmer erfahren ein gemeinsames Erlebnis durch die Aktivitäten der Mandala-Herstellung (Ojos de Dios). Sonntag, 1. – Sonntag, 29. Europäische Augen auf Japan. Spazju Kreattiv Art Gallery, Valletta. Unter der Leitung des Kunstdirektors Mikiko Kikuta. European Eyes on Japan stellt ein visuelles Kunstprojekt dar, das seit 1999 bereits in mehr als 30 europäischen Kulturhauptstädten zu sehen war. www.valletta2018.org Samstag, 7. – Montag, 30. Ausstellung Picasso & Miro'. Grandmaster’s Palace, Valletta. Fundación Map¬fre zeigt diese Aussteulung in Malta in Zusammenarbeit mit dem
Präsidialamt und der Fondazzjoni Patrimonju Malti (FPM). Name der AUsstellung: Das Fleisch und der Geist. Dienstag, 10. – Montag, 30. Dal Baħar Madwarna. An mehreren Orten in Valletta. Jahrhunderts. www.valletta2018.org Freitag, 13. – Montag, 30. Altofest Malta. Ein Vorzeigeprojekt der Darstellenden Künste. An unterschiedlichen Orten. Bereits fester Bestandteil der kulturellen Szene in Neapel, bringt das Altofest ein erfrischendes und aufregendes Programm nach Valletta 2018. Dieses Festival der anderen Art suchte und fand in ganz Malta ‘Platzspender’, also Personen, die ihr Zuhause für die kulturellen Veranstaltungen zur Verfügung stellen. www.valletta2018.org Freitag, 20. – Sonntag, 22. Malta Robotics Olympiad. MFCC, Ta’ Qali. The Malta Robotics Olympiade ist eine der größten Technologieveanstaltungen in Malta. Mit zunehmender Teilnehmerzahl, Workshops zum Anfassen für jedes Alter, alle 6 Veranstaltungen unter einem Dach. Die MRO ist für die ganze Familie viel Spaß und kostenlos. www.mfcc.com.mt
Konzerte
Sonntag, 1. – Samstag, 28. Gaulitana: Ein Festival der Musik. Aurora Opera House, Gozo. 19:30-22:00. www.gaulitanus.com Freitag, 6. – Samstag, 14. 12. Internationales Frühlingsorchesterfestival. An mehreren Orten, Valletta. Samstag, 7. Ein Abend mit Bernstein. Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta. 20:00 Malta Philharmonic Orchestras 50. Jubiläumskonzert. www.mcc.com.mt Freitag, 20. – Sonntag, 22. Rock den Süden. Marsaskala. www.rockthesouthmalta.com Internationales Musikfestival Malta. Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta. Dienstag, 17 Die Musik von Giya Kancheli. 20:00 Mittwoch, 18. Khachaturian Gala. 20:00 Freitag, 20. Russischer Virtuose Nikolai Lugansky. 20:00. Samstag, 21. Der wohltemperierte Chanson. 20:00 Montag, 23. Shostakovichs Fünfte Symphonie 20:00 Mittwoch, 25. Der Geigenvirtuose Maxim Vengerov. 20:00. Donnerstag, 26. Symphonische Tänze und Seelandschaften. 20:00. Freitag, 27. Die Legende zurück in Malta – Grigory Sokolov. 20:00. Samstag, 28. Der Geigenvirtuose Accoardo. 20:00. Montag, 30. Narek Hakhazarian – Das magische Cello. 20:00. Karten unter www.showshappening.com
Theater
Sonntag, 1. Jesus Christ Superstar Live Musical. Astra Theatre, Gozo. 15:30. www.ticketline.com.mt Freitag, 13. – Sonntag, 15. Mamma Mia. Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta. ABBAs Musical, zum ersten Mal in Malta, unter der Leitung von Chris Gatt. www.mcc.com.mt Samstag, 28. Norma. Bellini’s Ultimate Love Story. Aurora Opera House, Gozo. www.teatruaurora.com
Vorlesungen
Dienstag, 10. – Montag, 30. 46. ESTA (Gesellschaft Europäischer Streichinstrumentenlehrer) Internationale Konferenz. Floriana. www.esta2018-malta.eu Donnerstag, 26. Engimatic Art: Berühmte Gemälde, die uns raten lassen. Salini Resort, St. Paul’s Bay. Vorlesung der DFASinMalta, präsentiert von James Russell. Das erste Werk, an das man in diesem Zusammenhang denkt, ist natürlich die Mona Lisa, die
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uns seit Jahrhunderten im Unklaren lässt. Aber noch weitere Künstler wie Poussin, Vermeer, Giorgione und Hammershoi lassen uns wundern, was sie wohl mit ihren Werken ausdrücken wollten. Eintritt: 15 Euro (für Mitglieder frei).
Unterhaltung
Jeden Freitag Ta' Marija Folklore Dinner Show. Ta’ Marija Restaurant, Mosta. 20:00-23:00 www.tamarija.com Jeden Freitag Kammer der Mysterien - Abendessen & Show. Ir- Razzett L-Antik, Qormi. Ein Abend voller Zauber, Wein und Staunen. Freitag, 13. – Sonntag, 15. Colour Fest: Die Farben des Frühlings. VallettaWaterfront,Valletta. www.vallettacruiseport.com Samstag, 28. Wissenschaft in der Citadel. The Citadel, Gozo. 10:00-21:00
Sport
Donnerstag, 5. – Sonntag, 8. Europäische Meisterschaften im Roulette. Portomaso Casino, St. Julians. www.portomasocasino.com Sonntag, 8. ‘Roti Roża’ Die Radtour zum Spaß mit NextBike. www.nextbike.com.mt Sonntag, 15. XTERRA Malta Triathlon 2018. Għajn Tuffieħa. 09:30-16:00. Samstag, 28. & Sonntag, 29. FISTF International Open & Grand Prix Of Malta. Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta. www.mcc.com.mt Sonntag, 29. Gozo Half Marathon. Xagħra, Gozo. 08:30-12:00. info@gozomarathon.com
Veranstaltungen Ortsverwaltungen
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Sonntag, 8. ‘Festa Frawli’ - Erdbeerfestival. Mġarr. 10:00 Informationen unter: mgarr.lc@gov.mt Samstag, 14. 12. Mechanisiertes Bodenfeuerwerk-Festival. The Granaries, Floriana. www.florianalocalcouncil.com Sonntag, 29. Produkte und Traditionen der Agrarwirtschaft in Ħad- Dingli. Buskett. Ab 08:00 Uhr.
Gottesdienstez
Montag - Samstag. St Patrick's Church, Sliema. Heilige Messe in Englisch. 07:30, 09:00. Jeden Sonntag. 08:00, 09:00, 10:15, 18:00, 19:30. Jeden Sonntag. St Andrew's Scots Church, Valletta. 10:30. Sonntagsgottesdienst in Englisch. Sonntags & Feiertags. The Sanctuary of Our Lady, Mellie˙a 10:00. (Englisch). Jeden Sonntag. St Barbara Church, Valletta. 10:00 (Französisch), 11:00 (Deutsch), 12:00 (Englisch). Jeden Sonntag. St Paul's Pro-Cathedral, Valletta. 11.00. Anglikaner Service (Englisch). Jeden Sonntag. Holy Trinity Church, Sliema. 09:30. Anglikaner Service (Englisch). Jeden Sonntag. St Catherine d'Italia, Valletta. 10:30. Heilige Messe in Italienisch. Mehr Informationen unter 22915440. Jeden Sonntag. Bible Baptist Church Gzira 10:15, Donnerstag 19:00.Für den freien Verkehr anruf Tel: 21322752 or Mob: 79971433. Jeden Sonntag. St. Dominic’s Priory, Rabat 11:15 (Englisch). Jeden Mittwoch. Erzbischof-Pristerseminar, Victoria, Gozo. 11:00. Anglikaner Service (Englisch). Erster und dritter Sonntag des Monats. Evangelisch-Ökumenischer Gottesdienst, South/Old Bakery Street, Valletta. 10:00 Erster Sonntag des Monats. Quäker Andacht. Church Hall, Holy Trinity Church, Sliema. 11:00
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Avril Fêtes
Festa Celebration: Une "fête" typiquement maltaise avec des marches de groupe, des feux d'artifice et des processions religieuses. Dimanche 1er Dimanche de Pâques Vendredi 6 & Samedi 7 Il-Festa l-Kbira, La Valette Dimanche 15 St Publius, Floriana
Evénements
Vendredi 13 George Cross Commemoration. St George’s Square, La Valette. Cérémonie commémorant la remise de la Croix George aux Maltais. Le 15 avril 1942, au plus fort de la 2e Guerre Mondiale, le Roi Georges VI d’Angleterre a attribué la médaille de la Croix Georges au people maltais dans une Malte fortement bombardée, « pour honorer un peuple courageux …pour témoigner d’un héroïsme et d’une dévotion qui seront pendant très longtemps célèbres dans l’histoire ». Cet événement se commémore chaque année par un spectacle son et lumière sur la place même où l’attribution de la médaille de la Croix Georges a eu lieu.www.visitmalta.com. Samedi 21 – Lundi 30 Festival des Feux d’Artifice de Malte www.maltafireworksfestival.com
Reconstitutions historiques
Chaque jour Tir d’un canon à midi et au coucher du soleil. Old Saluting Battery, Jardins d’Upper Barrakka, La Valette 12:00 & 16:00 respectivement. Lundi – Samedi 14:00 - 16:30. Garnison de soldats britanniques de l’époque victorienne. Fort Rinella, Kalkara. Des soldats en uniforme de l’époque victorienne (19e siècle) font une visite guidée animée du fort aux visiteurs reconstituant ainsi la vie quotidienne d’une garnison de soldats britanniques à la fin du 19e siècle. Les visiteurs peuvent tirer un canon ou le mousqueton d’un soldat. Dimanche 8, 15, 22, 29 Parade In Guardia, Fort St. Elmo, La Valette, 11:00. Vendredi 27 Relève de la Garde. St. George’s Square, La Valette.10:30. Cérémonie officielle où des soldats assurant la faction pendant les cérémonies officielles devant les édifices des institutions importantes se remplacent par d’autres.
Expositions
Dimanche 1er – Lundi 30 Valletta 18 Main Exhibition. Exposition principale Valletta 18. Lieux différents à La Valette. Réalisation de Maren Richter, avec des œuvres existantes et d’autres sur commande de plus de 25 artistes étrangers, présentant des réalités politiques et culturelles actuelles de la Méditerranée. Pour plus d’information visiter www.valletta2018.org. Dimanche 1er – Lundi 30 Inspired In China – (Inspiré en Chine). Skyparks Business Centre, Gudja. Exposition de Beaux-Arts mettant en vedette des chefs d’œuvres de genres et styles différents. Dimanche 1er – Lundi 30 Oca Dome Mandala Wisdom.Fond Għadir, Sliema. 14:00-20:00. Installation artistique par CandombleKollektif qui va être utilisée comme espace sacré afin de créer une rencontre parfaite entre les anciens rituels et cultures indigènes et le monde moderne telle une coupole actualisée, un temple éphémère multiculturel. Les participants seront amenés à faire une expérience collective en faisant des mandalas. (Ojos de Dios – Les yeux de Dieu) Dimanche 1er – Dimanche 29 European Eyes On Japan. SpazjuKreattiv Art Gallery, Valletta. Sous la direction artistique de MikikoKikuta, European Eyes on Japan est un projet d’arts visuels qui a été présenté dans plus de trente capitales de la culture depuis 1999..www.valletta2018.org Samedi 7 – Lundi 30 Picasso & Miro' Exhibition.Grandmaster’s Palace, Valletta. Fundación Map¬fre fait venir cette exposition à Malte en collaboration avec le Bureau du Président de Malte et la Fondation Fondazzjoni Patrimonju Malti (FPM). L’exposition
s’intitule: The Flesh and the Spirit (La Chair et l’Esprit). Mardi 10 – Lundi 30 Dal - Baħar Madwarna. (Cette mer qui nous entoure) Lieux différents, à La Valette. Le Conservateur Maren Richter fait venir l’exposition principale d’arts visuels de Valletta 2018’s à notre Capitale Européenne de la Culture avec de grandes installations, spectacles et interventions publiques qui se déroulent dans des lieux traditionnels et inattendus dans le pays. Parmi les sites vedettes de l’exposition, la Pixkerija (marché au poisson) à Barriera Wharf, bâtiment de 2e catégorie qui a été construit dans les années 30. www.valletta2018.org Vendredi 13 – Lundi 30 Altofest Malta. Vitrine international du monde du spectacle. Lieux différents. Déjà sur le devant de la scène culturelle à Naples, Altofest apporte un programme à la fois nouveau et passionnant à Valletta 2018. Ce festival des arts de la scène alternatifs s’est mis à la recherche de de ‘donateurs d’espace’ partout dans Malte acceptant les offres de résidents maltais prêts à accueillir des événements culturels dans leurs résidences privées et dans des espaces communautaires. www.valletta2018.org Vendredi 20 – Dimanche 22 Malta Robotics Olympiad.MFCC, Ta’ Qali. L’Olympiade des Robotiques de Malte est devenue le plus grand événement technologique de Malte. Avec de plus en plus d’exposants, des ateliers pratiques pour tous les âges ainsi que 6 événements sous un même seul toit, l’ORM est une activité gratuite amusante et familiale. www.mfcc.com.mt
Concerts
Dimanche 1er – Samedi 28 Gaulitana: Festival de Musique Music. Aurora Opera House, Gozo. 19:30-22:00. www.gaulitanus.com Vendredi 6 – Samedi 1412e Festival d’Orchestre international du Printemps. Lieux différents à La Valette. Samedi 7 Une Nuit avec Bernstein. Centre Méditerranéen des Conférences, La Valette. 20:00 Concert pour commémorer le 50e anniversaire du Malta Philharmonic Orchestra. www.mcc.com.mt Vendredi 20 – Dimanche 22 Rock The South. Marsaskala. www.rockthesouthmalta.com Malta International Music Festival. Centre Méditerranéen des Conférences, La Valette. Mardi 17 The Music of Giya Kancheli. 20:00 Mercredi 18 Khachaturian Gala. 20:00 Vendredi 20 Le Virtuoso Russe Nikolai Lugansky. 20:00. Samedi 21 La Chanson Bien-Tempérée. 20:00 Lundi 23 La Cinquième Symphonie de Shostakovich 20:00 Mercredi 25 Le Virtuoso du Violon Maxim Vengerov. 20:00. Jeudi 26 Danses Symphoniques et Paysages Marins. 20:00. Vendredi 27 The Legend de Retour à Malte – Grigory Sokolov. 20:00. Samedi 28 Le Virtuoso du Violon Salvatore Accoardo. 20:00. Lundi 30 Le Violoncelle Magique NarekHakhazarian. 20:00. Achat billets sur www.showshappening.com
Théâtre
Dimanche 1er La musicale Jesus Christ Superstar Live. Théâtre Astra, Gozo. 15:30. www.ticketline.com.mt Vendredi 13 – Dimanche 15 Mamma Mia. Centre Méditerranéen des Conférences, La Valette. Comédie musicale d’ABBA jouée pour la première fois à Malte sous la direction de Chris Gatt. www.mcc.com.mt Samedi 28 Norma. Bellini’s Ultimate Love Story. (l’histoire d’amour ultime de Bellini) Aurora Opera House, Gozo. www.teatruaurora.com
Conférences
Mardi 10 – Lundi 30 La 46e Conférence Internationale de l’ESTA (European String Teachers Association) Floriana. www.esta2018-malta.eu Jeudi 26 Engimatic Art (Art énigmatique): Des peintures célèbres qui nous laissent haletants. Salini Resort, St. Paul’s Bay. Conférence de DFAS à Malte, donnée par James Russell. La
première œuvre qui vient à l’esprit est bien entendu La Gioconde qui nous a laissés haletants pendant des siècles. Mais pendant des siècles des artistes dont Poussin, Vermeer, Giorgione et Hammershoi, parmi d’autres, ont encouragé les spectateurs à s’interroger sur le sens que le peintre voulait transmettre. Evénement gratuit pour les membres. Pour le public le droit d’entrée est de €15.
Divertissement
Chaque vendredi Ta' Marija Folklore Dinner Show. Dîner et spectacle de danses folkloriques. Ta’ Marija Restaurant, Mosta. 20:00-23:00 www.tamarija.com Chaque vendredi. Chamber Of Mysteries - Dinner & Show. Dîner et spectacle. Ir- Razzett L-Antik, Qormi. Soirée pleine de magie, vin et surprises. Vendredi 13 – Dimanche 15 Colour Fest: Les Couleurs du Festival du Printemps. Valletta Waterfront, La Valette.www.vallettacruiseport.com Samedi 28 Science In The Citadel. Citadelle, Gozo. 10:00-21:00
Sport
Jeudi 5 – Dimanche 8 Championnat Européen de Roulette. Portomaso Casino, St. Julians. www.portomasocasino.com Dimanche 8 ‘Roti Roża’ (Les Vélos Roses) The Fun Bike Ride with Next Bike. (Balade en Vélo) www.nextbike.com.mt Dimanche15 XTERRA Malta Triathlon 2018. Triathlon de Malte 2018 Għajn Tuffieħa. 09:30-16:00. Samedi 28 & Dimanche 29 FISTF International Open & Grand Prix Of Malta. Centre Méditerranéen des Conférences, La Valette. www.mcc.com.mt Dimanche 29 Gozo Half Marathon. Demi Marathon de Gozo. Xagħra, Gozo. 08:30-12:00. info@gozomarathon.com
Evénements organisés par les Conseils Municipaux Dimanche 8 ‘Festa Frawli’ – Festival de la Fraise. Mġarr. 10:00 Information par email: mgarr.lc@gov.mt Samedi 14 12e Festival de Feux d’artifice. Spectacle pyrotechnique mécanisé lancé à même le sol. The Granaries Floriana. www.florianalocalcouncil.com Dimanche 29 Ħad-Dingli Ħidma Agrarja u Tradizzjonijiet. (Agriculture et Traditions) Buskett. A partir de 08:00.
Relgieux
Lundi-SamediStPatrick'sChurch,Sliema07:30,09:00.Messeenanglais. Chaque Dimanche St Patrick's Church, Sliema 08:00, 09:00, 10:15, 18:00, 19:30. Messe en anglais. ChaqueDimancheStAndrew'sScotsChurch,LaValette.10:30.Serviceenanglais. Chaque Dimanche St Barbara Church, La Valette. 10:00 (français), 11:00 (allemand),12:00(anglais). Chaque Dimanche Pro-Cathédrale de St Paul, La Valette. 11.00. Service Anglican en anglais. Chaque Dimanche Holy Trinity Church, Sliema 09:30. Service Anglican du dimanche en anglais. Chaque Dimanche St Catherine d'Italia, La Valette 10:30. Messe en italien. Pour de plus amples renseignements appelez le 22915440. Dimanches et fêtes Le Sanctuaire de Notre Dame, Mellie˙a 10:00 Service en anglais. Chaque Dimanche Bible Baptist Church, GΩira. 10:15 & 19:00. Free transport provided from most areas. ChaqueDimanche.St.Dominic’sPriory,Rabat11:15(Anglais). Chaque Mercredi Archbishop Seminary, Victoria, Gozo. 11:00. Service Anglican en anglais. Premier et troisième dimanche du mois. Eglise Evanggelisch Ökomenische, South/Old Bakery Street, La Valette. 10:00 Premier dimanche du mois. Quaker meeting. Hall d’Eglise, Holy Trinity Church, Sliema. 11:00 (allemand)
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Aprile Feste
Feste patronali: Festa tradizionale maltese con bande musicali e fuochi d’artificio e processioni religiose. Domenica 1 Pasqua Venerdì 6 e sabato 7 Il-Festa l-Kbira, Valletta Domenica 15 San Publio, Floriana
Eventi
Venerdì 13 Commemorazione di George Cross. Piazza San Giorgio, La Valletta. Il 15 aprile 1942, al culmine della seconda guerra mondiale, Malta pesantemente bombardata ricevette la medaglia George Cross dal re Giorgio VI, "per onorare il suo popolo coraggioso ... per testimoniare un eroismo e una devozione che saranno famosi a lungo nella storia". Questo evento è commemorato ogni anno da un figlio-et-lumiere nella stessa piazza in cui ha avuto luogo l'effettivo conferimento. www.visitmalta.com Sabato 21 – lunedì 30 Festival internazionale dei fuochi d'artificio di Malta. www.maltafireworksfestival.com
Ri-evocazioni Storiche
Evento giornaliero Saluto a salve di mezzogiorno e al tramonto. Vecchia Batteria, Giardini di Barrakka Alta, Valletta. 12:00 & 16:00 rispettivamente. Lunedì – sabato 14:00 - 16:30. Victorian Garrison. Fort Rinella, Kalkara. Comparsi in uniforme militare del periodo vittoriano (19mo secolo) accompagnano i visitatori per un tour animato intorno alla Forte ri-evocando la vita giornaliera risalendo alla fine del presidio brittanico del 19mo secolo. Domenica 8, 15, 22, 29 In Guardia Parade, Forte St. Elmo, Valletta, 11:00. Venerdì 27 Cambio della guardia. Piazza San Giorgio, Valletta. 10:30. Ceremonia formale del cambio della guardia.
Mostre
Domenica 1 – lunedì 30 La mostra principale della Valletta 18. Varie sedi, La Valletta. A cura di Maren Richter, con opere e commissioni esistenti di oltre 25 artisti internazionali, si impegnerà con le attuali realtà politiche e culturali del Mediterraneo. Per maggiori informazioni visita www.valletta2018.org. Domenica 1 – lunedì 30 Inspired In China - Mostra di Belle Arti. Centro commerciale Skyparks, Gudja. Con capolavori di vari generi e stili. Domenica 1 – lunedì 30 Oca Dome Mandala Wisdom. Fond Għadir, Sliema. 14:00-20:00. Un'installazione artistica di Candomble Kollektif da utilizzare come spazio sacro per fare l'incontro perfetto tra antichi rituali indigeni, la cultura e il mondo moderno come una cupola aggiornata, un tempio effimero multiculturale. I partecipanti saranno coinvolti in un'esperienza collettiva dalle attività di produzione di mandala (Ojos de Dios). Domenica 1 – domenica 29 European Eyes On Japan. Spazju Kreattiv Art Gallery, La Valletta. Guidata dal direttore artistico Mikiko Kikuta, European Eyes on Japan è un progetto di arti visive che ha fatto il tour di oltre trenta capitali europee della cultura dal 1999. www.valletta2018.org Sabato 7 – lunedì 30 Mostra di Picasso & Miro'. Grandmaster’s Palace, Valletta. Fundación Mapfre porterà questa mostra a Malta in collaborazione con l'Ufficio del Presidente di Malta e Fondazzjoni Patrimonju Malti (FPM). La mostra è intitolata: The Flesh and the Spirit. Martedì 10 – lunedì 30 Dal Baħar Madwarna. Varie località, La Valletta. La curatrice Maren Richter porta la
maggiore esposizione di arti visive di Valletta 2018 nella nostra capitale europea della cultura, con grandi installazioni, spettacoli e interventi pubblici che si svolgono in luoghi tradizionali e inattesi in tutto il paese. Tra i siti principali della mostra c'è la Pixkerija al Barriera Wharf, un edificio in programma di Grade 2 costruito negli anni '30. www.valletta2018.org Venerdì 13 – lunedì 30 Altofest Malta. Una vetrina di arti dello spettacolo. Varie sedi. Già protagonista della scena culturale a Napoli, Altofest porta un programma nuovo ed entusiasmante a La Valletta 2018. Questo festival alternativo di arti performative è alla ricerca di "donatori spaziali" in tutta Malta, portando i residenti locali alle offerte per ospitare eventi culturali all'interno di case private e spazi comunitari. www.valletta2018.org Venerdì 20 – domenica 22 Olimpiade di robotica di Malta. MFCC, Ta 'Qali. www.mfcc.com.mt
gratuito per i membri e aperto al pubblico per un costo di € 15.
Concerti
Giovedì 5 – domenica 8 Campionato europeo di roulette. Portomaso Casino, St. Julians. www.portomasocasino.com Domenica 8 ‘Roti Roża’ The Fun Bike Ride con NextBike. www.nextbike.com.mt Domenica 15 XTERRA Malta Triathlon 2018. Għajn Tuffieħa. 09:30-16:00. Sabato 28 e domenica 29 FISTF International Open & Grand Prix Of Malta. Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta. www.mcc.com.mt Domenica 29 Gozo Half Marathon. Xagħra, Gozo. 08:30-12:00. info@gozomarathon.com
Domenica 1 – sabato 28 Gaulitana: un festival di musica. Aurora Opera House, Gozo. 19:30-22:00. www.gaulitanus.com Venerdì 6 – sabato 14 12 ° Festival internazionale dell'orchestra di primavera. Varie sedi, La Valletta. Sabato 7 Una notte con Bernstein. Mediterranean Conference Centre, La Valletta. 20:00 Concerto per la celebrazione del 50 ° anniversario della Malta Philharmonic Orchestra. www.mcc.com.mt Venerdì 20 – domenica 22 Rock The South. Marsaskala. www.rockthesouthmalta.com Malta International Music Festival. Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta. Martedì 17 La Musica di Giya Kancheli. 20:00 Mercoledì 18 Khachaturian Gala. 20:00 Venerdì 20 Russian Virtuoso Nikolai Lugansky. 20:00. Sabato 21 The Well Tempered Chanson. 20:00 Lunedì 23 Shostakovich Fifth Symphony 20:00 Mercoledì 25 Violin Virtuoso Maxim Vengerov. 20:00. Giovedì 26 Symphonic Dances and Seascapes. 20:00. Venerdì 27 La leggenda torna a Malta – Grigory Sokolov. 20:00. Sabato 28 Salvatore Accoardo Violin Virtuoso. 20:00. Lunedì 30 The Magic Cello Narek Hakhazarian. 20:00. Tickets from www.showshappening.com
Teatro
Domenica 1 Jesus Christ Superstar Live Musical. Teatro Astra, Gozo. 15:30. www.ticketline.com.mt Venerdì 13 – domenica 15 Mamma Mia. Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta. Il musical degli ABBA si è esibito per la prima volta a Malta, diretto da Chris Gatt. www.mcc.com.mt Sabato 28 Norma. L'ultima storia d'amore di Bellini. Aurora Opera House, Gozo. www.teatruaurora.com
Lezioni e conferenze
Martedì 10 – lunedì 30 La 46esima conferenza internazionale ESTA (European String Teachers Association). Floriana. www.esta2018-malta.eu Giovedì 26 Arte Engimatica: Quadri famosi che ci fanno supporre. Salini Resort, St. Paul's Bay. Conferenza di DFASinMalta, presentata da James Russell. Il primo lavoro che viene in mente è, naturalmente, la Gioconda, che ci ha trattenuto per secoli. Ma attraverso i secoli artisti come Poussin, Vermeer, Giorgione e Hammershoi, tra gli altri, hanno incoraggiato gli spettatori a interrogarsi sul significato che i pittori desideravano trasmettere. L'evento è
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Intrattenimento
Ogni Venerdì Ta' Marija Folklore Dinner Show. Ta’ Marija Restaurant, Mosta. 20:00-23:00 www.tamarija.com Ogni Venerdì Chamber Of Mysteries - Cena e spettacolo. Ir- Razzett L-Antik, Qormi. Una notte di magia, vino e meraviglia. Venerdì 13 – sabato 15 Color Fest: La Festa di colori della primavera. Valletta Waterfront, La Valletta. www.vallettacruiseport.com Sabato 28 Science In The Citadel. The Citadel, Gozo. 10:00-21:00
Sport
Eventi nei Comuni
Domenica 8 ‘Festa Frawli’ - Festival delle fragole. Mġarr. 10:00 Information email: mgarr.lc@gov.mt Sabato 14 12 ° Festival meccanizzato di fuochi d'artificio terrestri. I granai, Floriana. www.florianalocalcouncil.com Domenica 29 Ħad-Dingli Ħidma Agrarja u Tradizzjonijiet. Buskett. 08:00 in poi.
Servizi liturgici
07:30, 09:00 Ogni Domenica 08:00, 09:00, 10:15, 18:00,19:30 St Patrick's Church, Sliema. Messa in Inglese. Domenica & giorni festivi Sanruario di Nostra Signora, Mellie˙a 10:00. Holy mass in English. Ogni Domenica St Andrew's Scots Church, Valletta. 10:30. Messa della Domenica in Inglese. www.saintandrewsmalta.com Ogni Domenica St Barbara Church, Valletta. 10:00 (Francese), 11:00 (Tedesco), 12:00 (Inglese). Ogni Domenica St Paul's Pro-Cathedral, Valletta. 11.00. Messa Anglicana in Inglese. Ogni Domenica Holy Trinity Church, Sliema 09:30. Messa Anglican in Inglese. Ogni Domenica St Catherine d'Italia, Valletta. 10:30. Messa in Italiano. Informazioni 22915440. Ogni Domenica Bible Baptist Church Gzira 10:15, Giovedì 19:00. Per trasporto gratuito chiamate Tel: 21322752; cel: 79971433. Ogni Domenica St. Dominic’s Priory, Rabat 11:15 (Inglese). Ogni Mercoledì Archbishop Seminary, Victoria, Gozo. 11:00. Messa Anglicana in Inglese. Prima e terza Domenica del mese. Communitá Evangelica Ecumenicale Andreas, South/Old Bakery Street, Valletta. 10:00 Prima Domenica del mese. Sala della chiesa della Santissima Trinitá, Sliema. 11:00 Riunione Quaker per pregare.
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A Festival Of Music The Gaulitana Festival is currently being held on the island of Gozo and runs throughout the whole month of April. The team behind the festival prepared an extensive and rewarding festival that should not be missed by those who love rich cultural activities. The venues hosting the events include opera houses and theatres, hotels, churches, music halls, open-air venues and lounge pubs. In essence, the festival has as its ‘raison d’etre’ the fostering of culture in Gozo. Now in its 12th edition, it has been labelled as “Gozo’s main classical music festival” and “a major classical music festival” by the Musical Opinion magazine. Although focusing on classical music, it presents multifarious styles from musical theatre to jazz. Besides, the festival seeks to incorporate other creative arts forms (photography, art, dance, literature and installation art), merging them with music.
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The highlight of Gaulitana is the OPERA+ Weekend, a three-day (Friday 27th – Sunday 29th April) cultural bonanza ending the festival. The main event is Bellini’s Norma featuring Amarilli Nizza, Stefan Pop, Enrico Castiglione (director), Colin Attard (conductor) and the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra. This full-scale production will be surtitled for the first time in Gozo whereas the sets will be inspired from the Ġgantija Temples. Gaulitana’s Artist-in-Residence is acclaimed conductor, pianist and organist Alexander Frey. The majority of Gaulitana’s events are free-of-charge for the general public.Tickets for Norma opera can be purchased online. More details on the programme of events and tickets can be found on www.gaulitanus.com. Gaulitana is supported by the Gozo Cultural Support Programme of Arts Council Malta and Ministry for Gozo, by Valletta18 and Heritage Malta.
Fireworks Festival in Gozo The village of Xagħra, in Gozo, will be one of the three locations where the Malta International Fireworks Festival will be taking place. Xagħra will kick-off the 17th edition of this festival on the 21st April 2018. The event promises to be a great spectacle with various fireworks factories taking part and ready to impress the spectators.
Let’s Run! Since its start in 1977, the Gozo Half Marathon has grown from hosting 35 competitors to hundreds of athletes from all over Europe. Apart from the half marathon, the event hosts an 8mile (12.9km) run, a walkathon, and a 4km and 2 km race for younger athletes, making it an ideal event for the whole family. Participants of this annual event are rewarded with a course that passes through the most astonishing sights that Gozo’s landscape and its villages uniquely offer. Are you ready for this challenge? More info: www.gozomarathon.org – athlete registration closes 26th April.
San Blas Bay © Photo by Daniel Cilia - Ministry For Gozo
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Local Councils Events
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Celebrating Tradition, Folklore and Culture
April
Sunday 29th 08:00hrs onwards. Dingli - ÄŚidma Agrarja u Tradizzjonijiet Buskett Gardens This event is organised together with the Parliamentary Secretariat for Agriculture and Fisheries, MTA, Parliament Secretary for Local Government and Ministry for Tourism. An event such as this show cases what the village has to offer in terms of culture, agriculture, tradition, gastronomy and the ecology. For foreigners/tourists, Had-Dingli is well known for its cliffs, but this event will be a showcase of what this village has to offer. Visitors will benefit from a unique agricultural experience, where they can observe and take part in traditional agricultural practices, which unfortunately, are being phased-out due to various technological developments. The area will be decorated in the typical Maltese style, so that the atmosphere will be more appealing with the rest of the events organised. The event is very well sought, reaching an audience of over 10,000 visitors. Information: dingli.lc@gov.mt
Saturday 14th 22:15hrs Mechanised Ground Fireworks Festival Floriana The Floriana Local Council, Malta is organizing the 12th Mechanised Ground Fireworks Festival {locally known as "Nar ta' I-Art") which will be held in Saint Publius Square on Saturday, 14th April, on the eve of the feast of Saint Publius - Floriana's Patron Saint. Fireworks factories will be competing with against each other. Naturally, competition and pique between the various factories ensures high standards for each firework. The Festival will be held on the Granaries {St Publius Square) - the largest square in Malta. The programme of fireworks display will start at 22:15hrs. More info: floriana.lc@gov.mt tel.2123 5523
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The Schranz Family of Artists A Journey of Rediscovery Heritage Malta’s Fort St Elmo is hosting the much-awaited exhibition dedicated to the Schranz family of artists, entitled The Schranz Family of Artists – A Journey of Rediscovery. This indeed is a special occasion, marking the bicentenary of this family’s arrival in Malta in July 1818. A prime catalyst of the Bicentenary celebrations was Professor John J. Schranz, a 5th generation direct descendant of Anton Schranz through his first-born son, Giovanni. In 2002, nineteen years after his father had successfully traced relatives still living in Ochsenhausen, Germany, from where Anton originally hailed, Professor Schranz made it his mission to embark on research on the artist-members of the family. This quest turned into the goal to commemorate their work in 2018, 200 years after Anton together with his wife and nine sons and daughters made Malta their home. This exhibition is hosting around 190 works ranging from oil paintings, watercolours, pen-and-washes, pencil and pen drawings, books, lithographs and photographs. Guided by very strict criteria, this final selection was arrived at after a year and a half of rigorous sifting of well over 400 works. A substantial number of these pieces come from private collections in Malta and even from public art collections, both locally and abroad. The visitor will have the unique opportunity to view the various artistic talents of the Schranz family members spanning over four generations. Apart from a short introductory audiovisual, the exhibition is divided in seven sections. The first section, A Family Portrait, gives an overview of the family members and introduces their artistic activity, talents and contributions. A Gifted Family, displays the various techniques and media the artist members of the family specialised in. The themes tackled and the difficulty encountered when attempting to distinguish one main Schranz artist from the other are featured in the subsequent section, A Family of Styles.
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The fourth section, With a View to Record...Events, recounts the works that visually record particularly important events in Malta and abroad in order to show the journalistic role these paintings also tended to play. The various urbanised and rural areas of Malta and the separation between land and sea, as well as human activity and daily needs are featured in the fifth section, With a View to Capture...Malta, followed by a display dedicated to the numerous journeys of the Schranz artists embarked on throughout their lives. The last section, With a View to Capture: The Calm and The Storm, casts light on how the force and unpredictability of the elements inject the captured views with mood and atmosphere thus showing the Romantic streak that some of the Schranz artists indulged in to free themselves from the conventions dictated by topograchical painting. The Schranz Family of Artists – A Journey of Rediscovery is another hallmark in the series of high standard exhibitions organised by Heritage Malta, in collaboration with the Schranz family and the Schranz Bicentenary Committee. It will remain open till mid-July 2018 and admission is included in Fort St Elmo’s regular ticket price. The fort opens daily between 9.00hrs and 18.00hrs, last admission at 17.30hrs. Visit www.heritagemalta.org for more information.
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A PLACE IN THE SUN Malta and Gozo are becoming increasingly popular locations for the purchase or rental of second homes. Situated at the very heart of the Mediterranean Sea, with easy access from all major cities in Europe, North Africa and neighbouring states, the Islands have many advantages to offer, including the following:
WHY MALTA • An excellent climate with pleasant all year round weather. • Genuinely friendly and hospitable people who will make easy to integrate within the local community. • Very low levels of crime which make Malta one of the safest places in the region. • A member of the European Union since 2004, Malta is an independent republic enjoying political stability. • English is one of the two official languages of the Islands is spoken fluently by everyone. • The Island boasts a high standard of hospital and medical services, both private and public. • Excellent schooling, often exceeding international standards, with a choice of English-speaking schools and University. • A relatively low cost of living. • A stable property market offering a wide variety of properties all price ranges, and good prospects for capital growth.
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These, together with an abundance of historical and cultural attractions, crystal clear seas, a variety of sporting facilities (including world class diving) and a lively calendar of events, make these Islands a favourite for those seeking their dream ‘Place in the Sun'. Moreover, the residency conditions are very attractive and include a favourable tax regime and the absence of Rates or Council taxes.
FLYING TIMES Malta – London 3.05hrs Malta – Frankfurt 2.35hrs Malta – Rome 1.15hrs
Malta – Amsterdam 3.05hrs Malta – Paris 2.35hrs Malta – Cairo 2.25hrs
PURCHASE OF PROPERTY BY NON-MALTESE BUYERS It is quite easy for a non-Maltese to purchase property in Malta and Gozo. Naturally, some conditions apply including certain restrictions regarding the minimum value of property that can be purchased and the use that the buyer will make of the property. Some buyers may also require a special permit.
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MORE INFORMATION For further information and assistance, we recommend that you contact one of the excellent local Estate Agents who can offer professional guidance and advice to help you make the best choice.
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[FEATURES]
Where Fire and Culture Meet The chosen theme for this year’s Malta International Fireworks Festival, where fire and culture meet, indicates that while the fireworks spectacle is an important annual event in the island’s events calendar, this year is extra special, as it amalgamates the show with local cultural aspects. This year’s edition shall be the seventeenth edition of this festival. The opening shall take place on Saturday 21st April in Xagħra, Gozo, this will be followed by another spectacle on Friday 27th April in Marsaxlokk, with the Grand Finale taking place in the Grand Harbour on Monday 30th April. In contrast to previous years, this year will not only highlight fireworks, but will showcase cultural elements and traditions which one associates with a traditional Maltese feast. The opening night in Gozo shall feature scintillating displays from Rozzi Fireworks, the first ever participant from the United States of America, and Phoenix Fireworks from the United Kingdom. Rozzi Fireworks have a prestigious past, having been established back in 1895 by an Italian family. This fireworks company has won various festivals in Europe, Canada and the United States. Phoenix Fireworks has also won a number of titles, most recently the British Firework Championship and the British Musical Firework Championship.
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The event in Marsaxlokk shall be based on a traditional Maltese feast, where the colourful decorations, fireworks spectacle and music will be taking centre stage. Martarello S.r.l. is one of the biggest companies in the international fireworks field and have performed in numerous competitions around the world, winning several awards along the way. This year there is only one local participant, St. Mary Fireworks Factory from Għaxaq, however, they are one of the larger fireworks factories around the Maltese Islands. This factory has already won the Malta International Fireworks Festival on two occasions, in 2010 and 2016. The band will kick things off with a traditional march along the Marsaxlokk promenade, ending in front of the Parish Church. Following this march, there shall be a buskers show to entertain all those that are in the area. The Martarello Fireworks Factory will be first to perform their pyrotechnic show, which will then be followed by another performance by the buskers.
final aerial fireworks performance of the night, which will then be followed by the Madonna ta’ Pompeii Band marching back from the Marsaxlokk Parish Church along the promenade. To end the Marsaxlokk portion of the festival, there shall be a 30 minute ground fireworks performance to symbolize the end of the competitive part of the festival. To take the Grand Finale to the next level, a fireworks show will be performed by PyroEmotions from Italy, which will have an added special feature. For the first time ever, the pyromusical show will be synchronized to live singing and a live musical orchestra, which will be performed to music written specifically for the occasion, which will be played from a floating stage in the harbour. All these events go hand in hand with the fact that Valletta is the European Capital of Culture. After all, fireworks and the locals’ love towards them are well ingrained in the Maltese culture. Please visit https://www.maltafireworksfestival.com/ for more details.
The St. Mary Fireworks Factory of Ħal Għaxaq will provide the
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[MAP OF VALLETTA]
& NATIONAL WAR MUSEM
Grand Master’s Palace
Fort St. Elmo
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Triton Fountain City Gate St. Andrew’s Scots Church St. James Cavalier Auberge of Castille, Leon & Portugal Upper Baracca Gardens Lower Baracca Gardens Siege Bell Memorial Sacra Infermeria / The Malta Experience Fort St. Elmo/National War Museum Open-air Market (Mon. – Sat.) Jesuit Church / Old University St. Paul’s Shipwreck Church
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Palazzo di Citta / Public Registry Cappellania Castellania St. James Church Auberge of Italy / MUŻA Palazzo Parisio Church of St. Catherine of Italy Our Lady of Victories Church Sovereign Military Order of Malta Republic Street Royal Opera House Palazzo Ferreria St. Barbara Church
27. Auberge of Provence 28. National Museum of Archaeology 29. St. John’s Co-Cathedral 30. Great Siege Square 31. Auberge of Auvergne/ Law Courts 32. Republic Square 33. National Library 34. Queen Victoria Monument 35. Grand Master’s Palace & Armoury 36. Manoel Theatre 37. Carmelite Church 38. St. Paul’s Anglican Pro-Cathedral
VALLETTA WATERFRONT
PINTO WHARF
Tourist Information 28, Melita Street Valletta Opening hours Mon. to Sat.: 09:00-17:30 Sun. & Public Holidays: 09:00-13:00 Tel: 21220193, 21220264
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Auberge of Aragon Sliema-Valletta Ferry St. Andrew’s Bastion Auberge of Bavaria Admiralty House St. John’s Cavalier Hastings Gardens Church of Porto Salvo The Castellana Bus Terminus Cruise Liner Terminal Central Bank
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