MALTA & GOZO DAY BY DAY - April 2019

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MALTA & GOZO DAY BY DAY APRIL 2019

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MINISTRY FOR TOURISM

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[CONTENTS] APRIL 2019 Issue No. 200

Front Cover: Church of St Publius, Floriana Photo © www.viewingmalta.com

Tourism Journalist of the Year Award

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 There Is Always A Great Reason To Visit Gozo 14 Maltese Recipes 17 Behind Closed Doors 18 Maltese Folktales 20 Valletta Map Karte von Valletta Carte de la Valletta Cartina della Valletta 23 Maltese Islands Map Karte der Maltesischen Inseln Carte des îles maltaises Cartina delle isole di Malta 24 Ħad-Dingli - Ħidma Agrarja U Tradizzjonijiet 27 Milestones Meilensteine Étape importante Pietra miliare

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3600 BC

750 BC

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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MILESTONES MEILENSTEINE ÉTAPE IMPORTANTE PIETRA MILIARE

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60 AD

870 AD

Christianity Christentum Le Christianisme Il Cristianesimo

1090 AD

The Arabs Die Araber Les Arabes Gli Arabi

The Norman Conquest Die normannische Eroberung La conquête normande La Conquista normanna

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1565 AD

1530 AD

1798 AD

The Great Siege Die Große Belagerung Le Grand Siège Il Grande Assedio

The Knights of St. John Die Johanniterritter Les Chevaliers de St. Jean I Cavalieri di San Giovanni

1800 AD

1974 AD

Republic Republik La république La Repubblica

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The French period Die französische Periode La période française Il periodo francese

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Arrival of the British Ankunft der Briten L’arrivée des anglais L’arrivo degli inglesi

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1940 AD

World War II Zweiter Weltkrieg La deuxième guerre mondiale La Seconda Guerra Mondiale

2004 AD

EU Accession EU-Mitgliedschaft L’accès à l’UE L’accesso all’UE

1964 AD

Independence Unabhängigkeit L’indépendance L’Indipendenza

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[WELCOME]

WELCOME...

April is a month characterized by events leading to Holy Week and the traditional pageants and re-enactments representing the passion of Christ in most towns and villages across Malta and Gozo. The longer days and mild weather make it more enjoyable for outdoor activities such as countryside walks and outdoor sports.

The month ends with the Malta International Fireworks Festival which gets together local and international pyrotechnical companies with their best fireworks displays in various seaside venues and the grand finale in Valletta’s Grand Harbour.

We thank our readers and contributors for their loyalty and support over the past years and we invite you to enjoy this 200th issue of MALTA & GOZO DAY BY DAY.

Lower Barrakka Gardens, Valletta © IMPACT PR

HERZLICH WILKOMMEN...

Der April ist charakterisiert von der Heiligen Woche und den begleitenden Veranstaltungen wie die traditionellen Darstellungen und historischen Aufführungen zum Leid Christi in vielen Ortschaften auf Malta und Gozo. Die längeren Tage und das milde Wetter laden zu Wanderungen und Sport unter freiem Himmel ein.

Der Monat endet mit dem Malta International Fireworks Festival, zu dem maltesische und internationale Pyrotechnikunternehmen mit ihren besten Feuerwerken an verschiedenen Plätzen an der Küste und zum großen Finale im Grand Harbour zusammen kommen.

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Wir danken unserer Leserschaft und den Beitragenden für ihre jahrelange Treue und Unterstützung und laden Sie ein, diese 200. Ausgabe des MALTA & GOZO DAY BY DAY zu genießen.

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BIENVENUE...

Avril est un mois caractérisé par des événements qui nous conduisent à la semaine Sainte. En fait des défilés traditionnels et des reconstitutions religieuses présentant la Passion de Jésus Christ sont organisés dans la plupart des villes et villages à travers Malte et Gozo. D’ailleurs, les jours sont plus longs et le temps tempéré; ce qui rend les activités de plein air comme les promenades à la campagne et les sports à l’extérieur plus agréables.

Le mois d’avril prend sa fin avec le Festival International du Feu d’artifice de Malte. Ce festival réunit des compagnies pyrotechniques locales et internationales qui offrent leurs meilleurs spectacles de feu d’artifice dans des lieux différents au bord de la mer et la grande finale dans le Grand Port de Malte à La Valette.

Chers lecteurs et collaborateurs nous vous remercions pour votre fidélité et votre soutien ces dernières années et nous vous invitons à apprécier ce 200e numéro de MALTE ET GOZO AU JOUR LE JOUR! Malta International Fireworks Festival © IMPACT PR

BENVENUTI...

Aprile è un mese caratterizzato da eventi che portano alla Settimana Santa e le tradizionali rievocazioni e rievocazioni che rappresentano la passione di Cristo nella maggior parte delle città e villaggi di Malta e Gozo. Le giornate più lunghe e il clima mite rendono più piacevole l'attività all'aperto come passeggiate in campagna e sport all'aria aperta.

Il mese si conclude con il Malta International Fireworks Festival (settacolo pirotecnico), che riunisce compagnie pirotecniche locali e internazionali con i loro migliori fuochi d'artificio in vari stabilimenti balneari e il gran finale nel Porto Grande della La Valletta.

Ringraziamo i nostri lettori e collaboratori per la loro lealtà e supporto negli ultimi anni e vi invitiamo a godervi questo 200 ° numero di MALTA e GOZO DAY BY DAY.

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April Feasts

Festa Celebration: A typical Maltese ‘festa’ with band marches, fireworks displays and religious processions.

Sunday 14 Palm Sunday.

Friday 19 Good Friday Good Friday and Easter are celebrated in Malta in a liturgical and ceremonially prominent manner. On Palm Sunday, one week before Easter, one may assist to the liturgical rites that usher in Holy Week. On Thursday evening and Friday morning, churches have their paintings draped over in purple or black velvet. The Maltese folk turn out in their thousands to visit and pray in seven different churches as traditionally observed.

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Monday 1 - Sunday 21 Gozo Faith & Traditions 2019. When faith and traditions meet!

Easter in Gozo is a special time, when faith and traditions meet, offering a rich experience amidst centuries-old activities that have survived generations. Events peak during Holy week, providing real-life re-enactments of the passion of the Christ.

From sorrowful band marches during the Holy Week to the festive processions with statues of the Risen Christ on Easter Sunday, events are extensive in all villages.

Easter is a time of great cultural importance as it mixes solemn religious rituals with community celebrations and traditions, making this time of year a unique experience with every visitor.

Tuesday 16 LUMEN –Żejtun main square.

20:00-22:00 Friday 26 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.

Wednesday 24 Science in the Citadel. The Citadel, Gozo. A one-day festival celebrating the best of science and technology innovation, research and practice on the Maltese islands. It's free, fun and for all the family. You can take part in the exciting experiments and demonstrations on display in the Science Fair; experience virtual reality or take a coding workshop; watch science comedy or let your brain make music; discover the mathematics behind great art; explore the skies, land and seas; voice your opinions in a topical debate or simply listen to an inspiring talk and wander around the exhibitions.

The 2019 Malta International Fireworks Festival Wednesday 24 Mqabba Saturday 27 Xagħra, Gozo Tuesday 30 Grand Habour, Valletta

Re-Enactments

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.

Opera

Monday 1 – Sunday 7 Gaulitana 2019. Victoria, Gozo. This year’s edition promises to be an exciting programme of events focusing on the theme “Women in Society”.

Concerts

Saturday 6 Manon Lescaut. A festival of music.

Aurora Opera House, Gozo. 19:30 - 22:00 Friday 12 Gianni Morandi Live in Malta. MFCC Malta Fairs and Conventions Centre, Ta’ Qali 21:00 www.tickets.com.mt Saturday 13 Music From The Heart Of Europe.

Malta Society of Arts, Palazzo de la Salle, Valletta.

18:00-20:00 A passionate and virtuosic programme performed by Boris Bizjak (flute) and Marcelle Zahra (piano), featuring music by celebrated European Romantic composers Dvorak, Donizetti, C.Schumann, Chopin, Briccialdi and more. www.artsmalta.org Saturday 13 Sacred Utterances. A journey of light & mystery through music. Robert Samut Hall, Floriana.18:00 19:30. www.maltaorchestra.com Saturday 27 A Spring Symphony Manoel Theatre, Valletta. 20:00 - 21:30 Schumann initially composed exclusively for the piano, but wrote his first symphony on the encouragement of his wife Clara, a few months after their marriage, and claimed it was inspired by his “spring of love.” www.teatrumanoel.com.mt Monday 29 Malta International Music Festival.

Robert Samut Hall, Floriana. 20:00 State Orchestra "Academy of Soloists" (Kazakhstan),Violin soloists- Haik Kazazyan and Katya Tsukanova. Conductor Gianluca Marciano

Entertainment

Wednesdays and Fridays Ta' Marija Folklore Dinner Show. Ta' Marija Restaurant, Constitution Street, Mosta. 20:00 - 23:00. www.tamarija.com Every Wednesday Chamber Of Mysteries Dinner & Show. Ir- Razzett L-Antik, Qormi. A Night of Wizardry, Wine and Wonder.

Friday 5 – Sunday 7 Dark Malta Festival 2019.

Montekristo Estate16:00.

Tickets – shop.trackagescheme.com Saturday 6 – Monday 8 Italian Taste Events.

Is-Suq tal Belt Valletta Food Market. 10:00-22:00 Saturday 13 – Wednesday 17 The Nickelodeon Treasure Hunt Malta. It is not down on any map;

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true places never are! This treasure hunt shall be based around creating exclusive Nickelodeon experiences and rewards at select attractions around the Maltese Islands. Activities will include searching for SpongeBob SquarePants and friends at the National Aquarium, learning through play with the PAW Patrol pups at the Esplora Science Centre, learning to duel with Nella the Princess Knight at the 16th-century St James Cavalier, and joining the pizza-loving Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles at Is-Suq Tal-Belt food market.

In addition to the character experiences at the selected attractions, a free live theatre show at Pjazza Teatru Rjal will kick things off over the opening weekend, with slime-filled challenges and a multi-character musical show for kids and families. A Nickelodeon Multi-Media Exhibition and Workshop Hub will be open throughout the week at St James Cavalier, with the week’s activity being rounded off with a carnival-style parade through Valletta Old Town. http://malta.nickelodeon.tv/

Theatre

Friday 12 – Monday 15 Lord Of The Flies. Based on a classic novel. Manoel Theatre, Valletta. www.teatrumanoel.com.mt Saturday 13 Hekk Alla jghinni., Spazju Kreattiv, Valletta. 20:00

Exhibitions

Monday 1 – Saturday 31 August Exploring The Phoenician Shipwreck Off Xlendi The Citadel – Gozo 08:00 - 16:00 The exhibition focuses on the discovery of a Phoenician shipwreck which dates back to 700 BC. Discovered off Xlendi in 2007, at a depth of 110m, this intriguing ancient vessel has attracted worldwide attention since it is the oldest wreck ever found so far in this region.

Admission free of charge. www.heritagemalta.org Thursday 4 – Thursday 25 ARJA - Art exhibition

by Arja Nukarinen-Callus. Art Galleries, Palazzo de La Salle, Valletta. https://artsmalta.org/events Thursday 25 Fast Forward: Digital Marketing Festival. InterContinental Malta, St. Julian’s 08:00-23:30 Thursday 11 – Friday 19 Wirja Inri 2019. An exhibition featuring lifesize statues. Birkirkara.

17:00-20:00 Friday 26 – Monday 6 May Julinu’s Radioactive Ravioli. Spazju Kreattiv, Valletta. Entrance is free. www.julinu.com

Lectures

Sunday 7 Orientalism, Chinoiserie and Japonisme. Salini Resort, St. Paul’s Bay. 18:30. At a time when few people could travel outside their own countries, artists began to borrow

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from the art of Japan, China and the Orient and incorporate it into their works, bringing about a new style in architecture, painting, textiles, furniture and interior design. Most famously, artists such as Monet, Degas and Whistler included Asian design into their paintings.

When Van Gogh painted Portrait du Père Tanguy, he reproduced some of his own collection of Japanese prints into the background. Fascinated with the art of Asia and a specialist in the study of Japanese art and artistic talent, Suzanne Perrin will take us through the period of this new way of seeing the world. Admission is free for members and open to the public for a fee of €15. Contact Nicky Stilon at maltadfas@gmail.com for reservations.

Sunday 7 Finale Fireworks and Fire Tek Firing Systems Seminar. Fort St. Elmo, Valletta.

08:30-16:00. With FINALE Fireworks releasing a new 3D software for fireworks displays choreography and simulations, FireTEK Firing System in Malta is teaming up with Will Harvey, Co-Creator of FINALE to present an info session in Malta.

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Local Council Events

Sunday 7 Festa Frawli (Strawberries Festival) Mġarr.

Sunday 28 Ħad-Dingli Ħidma Agrarja U Tradizzjonijiet. Dingli. This local council constantly encourages the promotion of the Maltese Islands’ local traditional aspects, in particular, that of Ħad-Dingli

Events Organised by the French Embassy in Malta

Thursday 4 Vernissage of the German-French Exhibition “Lost” by Kristina Förtsch (Germany) and Vincent Kraft (France). 1st floor, German Maltese Circle, 141 St. Christopher's Street,

Valletta. 19:30 Thursday 4 – Thursday 25 Exhibition of the German-French Exhibition “Lost” by Kristina Förtsch (Germany) and Vincent Kraft (France).

1st floor, German Maltese Circle, 141 St. Christopher's Street, Valletta. 19:30 Thursday18 French Film Days : « Orpheline ».

Spazju Kreattiv Cinema, Valletta. 19:30 French movie with English subtitles.

Sports

Thursday 11 – Sunday 14 Tour Ta' Malta. A four-stage road bike race around Malta.

This race is neither about professional racing nor money. Rather, it focuses on the love for cycling and connecting cyclists from all over the world. www.tourtamalta.com Sunday 14 HOS 10K Series 2019 – Mdina Edition. House of Sport, Triq ix-Xatt, Sliema.

07:00-11:00 Sunday 28 Valleys and Countryside Walk.

Meeting near St Philip of Agira, Ħaż-Żebbuġ.

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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 10:00.

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.

Museums 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

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April Feste

Festa Celebration: Eine typisch maltesische "Festa" mit Bandmärschen, Feuerwerk und religiösen Prozessionen.

Sonntag, 14. Palmsonntag.

Freitag, 19. Karfreitag Karfreitag und Ostern werden in Malta liturgisch und zeremoniell gefeiert. Am Palmsonntag, eine Woche vor Ostern, kann man an den liturgischen Riten der Heiligen Woche teilnehmen. Am Donnerstagabend und Freitagmorgen verkleiden die Kirchen ihre Gemälde mit lila und schwarzen Tüchern. Die Malteser besuchen traditionell zu Tausenden sieben Kirchen zum Gebet.

Veranstaltungen

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Montag, 1. - Sonntag, 21. Gozo Faith & Traditions 2019.

Wo Glaube und Tradition aufeinandertreffen!

Ostern ist in Gozo eine besondere Zeit, wo Glaube und Tradition aufeinandertreffen und mit jahrhundertealten Aktivitäten, die Generationen überdauerten, reiche Erfahrungen bieten.

Höhepunkt der Heiligen Woche sind die lebendigen Darstellungen des Leidens Christi.

Traurige Kapellenmärsche in der Heiligen Woche und festliche Umzüge mit Statuen des Auferstandenen Christus am Ostersonntag finden in allen Ortschaften statt.

Ostern ist eine Zeit großer kultureller Bedeutung, da hier religiöse Rituale und gemeinschaftliche Feiern und Traditionen zusammenkommen und diese Zeit des Jahres zu einem einmaligen Erlebnis für alle Besucher machen.

Dienstag, 16. LUMEN –Dorfplatz von Zejtun 20:00 bis 22:00 Uhr Freitag, 26. Wachwechsel, St. George's Square, Valletta. 10:30. Formale Zeremonie mit dem Wechsel von Wachen vor bedeutenden Institutionen.

Mittwoch, 24. Wissenschaft in der Zitadelle. The Citadel, Gozo.

Das 2019 Malta Internationales Feuerwerk Festival Mittwoch, 24. Mqabba Samstag, 27. Xagħra, Gozo Dienstag, 30. Grand Habour, Valletta

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.

Oper

Montag, 1. – Sonntag, 7. Gaulitana 2019. Victoria, Gozo. Die diesjährige Ausgabe verspricht ein aufregendes Programm zum Thema “Frauen in der Gesellschaft”.

Konzerte

Samstag, 6. Manon Lescaut. Ein Festival voller Musik. Aurora Opera House, Gozo. 19:30 - 22:00 Freitag, 12. Gianni Morandi Live in Malta. MFCC Malta Fairs and Conventions Centre, Ta’ Qali 21:00 www.tickets.com.mt Samstag, 13. Musik aus dem Herzen Europas.

Malta Society of Arts, Palazzo de la Salle, Valletta.

18:00-20:00 Ein begeisterndes und virtuoses Programm mit Boris Bizjak (Flöte) und Marcelle Zahra (Piano), mit Musik der gefeierten europäischen Romantiker Dvorak, Donizetti, C.Schumann, Chopin, Briccialdi und anderen. www.artsmalta.org Samstag, 13. Sacred Utterances. Eine Reise von Licht & Geheimnissen durch Musik. Robert Samut Hall, Floriana.18:00 19:30. www.maltaorchestra.com Samstag, 27. Frühlingssymphonie Manoel Theatre, Valletta. 20:00 - 21:30 Schumann komponierte ursprünglich nur für das Klavier, schrieb dann seine erste Symphonie nach Ermunterung duch seine Frau Clara einige Monate nach der Hochzeit und schrieb die Inspiration dem “Frühling der Liebe” zu. www.teatrumanoel.com.mt Montag, 29. Malta International Music Festival.

Robert Samut Hall, Floriana. 20:00 Staatsorchester "Academy of Soloists" (Kazakhstan),Violinsolisten: Haik Kazazyan und Katya Tsukanova. Dirigent Gianluca Marciano

Unterhaltung

Jeden Freitag Ta' Marija Folklore Dinner Show. Ta’ Marija Restaurant, Mosta.

20:00-23:00 www.tamarija.com Jeden Mittwoch Kammer der Mysterien Abendessen & Show. Ir- Razzett L-Antik, Qormi.

Ein Abend voller Zauber, Wein und Staunen.

Freitag, 5. – Sonntag, 7. Dark Malta Festival 2019.

Montekristo Estate16:00.

Karten: shop.trackagescheme.com Samstag, 6. – Montag, 8. Italienisches Essen.

Is-Suq tal Belt Valletta Food Market. 10:00-22:00 Samstag, 13. – Mittwoch, 17. Die Nickelodeon Schatzsuche Malta. http://malta.nickelodeon.tv/

Theater

Freitag, 12. – Montag, 15. Lord Of The Flies.

Basierend auf einem klassischen Roman. Manoel Theatre, Valletta. www.teatrumanoel.com.mt Samstag, 13. Hekk Alla jghinni., Spazju Kreattiv, Valletta. 20:00

Ausstellungen

Montag, 1. – Samstag, 31. August Exploring The Phoenician Shipwreck Off Xlendi. The Citadel – Gozo Diese Ausstellung zeigt die Entdeckung eines phönizischen Schiffwracks aus dem Jahr 700 v.Chr.. Es wurde 2007 vor Xlendi in einer Tiefe von 110 m gefunden. Dieses uralte Schiff erweckte weltweites Interesse, da es das älteste bisher in dieser Region gefundene Wrack darstellt. Eintritt frei. www.heritagemalta.org Donnerstag, 4. – Donnerstag, 25. ARJA – Kunstausstellung von Arja Nukarinen-Callus. Art Galleries, Palazzo de La Salle, Valletta. https://artsmalta.org/events

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Donnerstag, 25. Fast Forward: Digital Marketing Festival. InterContinental Malta, St. Julian’s 08:00-23:30 Donnerstag, 11. – Freitag, 19. Wirja Inri 2019.

Ausstellung lebensgroßer Statuen. Birkirkara.

17:00-20:00 Freitag, 26. – Montag, 6. Mai Julinu’s Radioactive Ravioli. Spazju Kreattiv, Valletta www.julinu.com

Vorlesungen

Sonntag, 7. Orientalismus, Chinoiserie und Japonismus. Salini Resort, St. Paul’s Bay. 18:30.

Eintritt für Mitglieder frei, Gäste €15. Buchung bei Nicky Stilon unter maltadfas@gmail.com.

Sonntag, 7. Finale Fireworks und Fire Tek Firing Systems Seminar. Fort St. Elmo, Valletta.

08:30-16:00. FINALE Fireworks zeigt eine neue 3D-Software zur Choreografie von Feuerwerk und Simulationen, FireTEK Firing System in Malta und Will Harvey, Miterfinder von FINALE, präsentieren eine Informationsveranstaltung in Malta.

Veranstaltungen Ortsverwaltungen

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Sonntag, 7. Festa Frawli (Erdbeerfestival) Mġarr.

Sonntag, 28. Ħad-Dingli Ħidma Agrarja U Tradizzjonijiet. Dingli.

Veranstaltungen der Botschaft von Frankreich in Malta

Donnerstag, 4.

Vernissage der deutsch-französischen Ausstellung “Lost” von Kristina Förtsch (Deutschland) und Vincent Kraft (Frankreich). 1. Stock, German Maltese Circle, 141 St. Christopher's Street, Valletta. 19:30 Donnerstag, 4.

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Deutsch-französische Ausstellung “Lost” von Kristina Förtsch (Deutschland) und Vincent Kraft (Frankreich). 1. Stock, German Maltese Circle, 141 St. Christopher's Street, Valletta. 19:30 Donnerstag,18. Französische Filmtage : « Orpheline ». Spazju Kreattiv Cinema, Valletta.

19:30 Französischer Film mit englischen Untertiteln.

Sports

Donnerstag, 11. – Sonntag, 14. Tour Ta' Malta. Ein Radrennen in vier Abschnitten rund um Malta.

Bei diesem Rennen geht es weder um professionellen Wettkampf noch um Geld.

Vielmehr konzentriert es sich auf die Liebe zum Radfahren und das Zusammenbringen von Radfahrern aus aller Welt. www.tourtamalta.com Sonntag, 14. HOS 10K Series 2019 – Mdina Edition. House of Sport, Triq ix-Xatt, Sliema.

07:00-11:00 Sonntag, 28. Spaziergang durch Täler und Landschaft. Treffpunkt bei St Philip of Agira, Ħaż-Żebbuġ. 15:00-18:00

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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 14 Dimanche des Rameaux.

Vendredi 19 Vendredi Saint. A Malte et Gozo le Vendredi Saint et Pâques sont caractérisés surtout par des cérémonies liturgiques importantes. Le Dimanche des Rameaux, une semaine avant Pâques, on peut assister aux rites liturgiques qui marquent le début de la Semaine Sainte. Le jeudi soir et le vendredi matin, les tableaux des églises sont recouverts de velours violet ou noir. D’ailleurs le jeudi soir et le vendredi matin, les Maltais se rendent par milliers à visiter sept églises différentes pour y prier selon la tradition.

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Pâques à Gozo est un moment spécial, où la foi et les traditions se rencontrent, offrant une expérience riche marquée par des activités vieilles de plusieurs siècles qui ont été transmises de génération en génération.

Mardi 16 LUMEN – sur la Place de Zejtun. Pièce dramatique pour la Semaine Sainte. 20h 00 à 22h 00.

Vendredi 26 Relève de la Garde St. George's Square, La Valette. 10:30. Cérémonie officielle où des soldats assurant la faction pendant les cérémonies officielles aux institutions importantes se remplacent par d’autres.

Mercredi 24 Science in the Citadel. The Citadel, Gozo.

Festival sur une journée célébrant le meilleur de l’innovation, la recherche et la pratique dans le secteur des sciences et de la technologie dans les Iles Maltaises.

Le Festival International de Feu d’Artifice de Malte 2019 Mercredi 24 Mqabba Samedi 27 Xagħra, Gozo Mardi 30 Grand Port de Malte, La Valette

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 font une visite guidée animée autour 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.

Opéra

Lundi 1er – Dimanche 7 Gaulitana 2019. Victoria, Gozo. L’édition de cette année promet d’être un programme vraiment intéressant d’événements ciblant le thème :” Les Femmes dans la Societe”.

Concerts

Samedi 6 Manon Lescaut. Festival de musique..Aurora Opera House, Gozo. 19:30 - 22:00 Vendredi 12 Gianni Morandi Live à Malte. MFCC Malta Fairs and Conventions Centre, Ta’ Qali 21:00 www.tickets.com.mt Samedi13 Music From The Heart Of Europe.

(Musique du Cœur de l’Europe) Malta Society of Arts, Palazzo de la Salle, La Valette. 18:00-20:00 www.artsmalta.org Samedi 13 Sacred Utterances. (Expressions Sacrées).

Voyage plein de lumière et mystère à travers la musique... Robert Samut Hall, Floriana.18:00 - 19:30. www.maltaorchestra.com Samedi 13 Music from the Heart of Europe, (Musique du Cœur de l’Europe) Malta Society of Arts, Palazzo de la Salle, La Valette. 18:00-20:00 Samedi 27 A Spring Symphony. (Symphonie du Printemps). Théâtre Manoël, La Valette. 20:00 - 21:30 www.teatrumanoel.com.mt Lundi 29 Malta International Music Festival. Robert Samut Hall, Floriana. 20:00 State Orchestra "Academy of Soloists" (Kazakhstan),Solistes au violon - Haik Kazazyan and Katya Tsukanova. Dirige Gianluca Marciano

Divertissement

Chaque mercredi et vendredi. Ta' Marija Folklore Dinner Show. Dîner et Spectacle de Danse. Ta' Marija Restaurant, Constitution Street, Mosta. 20:00 - 23:00. www.tamarija.com Chaque mercredi Chamber Of Mysteries – Diner & Spectacle. Ir- Razzett L-Antik, Qormi. Soirée de Magie, Vin et Emerveillement.

Vendredi 5 – Dimanche 7 Dark Malta Festival 2019.

Montekristo Estate16:00. Billets– shop.trackagescheme.com Samedi 6 – Lundi 8 Italian Taste Events. (Saveurs italiennes) Is-Suq tal Belt. Valletta Food Market.

10:00-22:00.

Samedi 13 –Mercredi 17. The Nickelodeon Treasure Hunt Malta. (Chasse au Trésor). Ça ne figure sur aucune carte géographique; les vrais lieux n’y figurent jamais! http://malta.nickelodeon.tv/

Théâtre

Vendredi 12 – Lundi 15 Lord Of The Flies. Sa Majesté des Mouches. Inspiré du roman classique de William Golding. Théâtre Manoël, La Valette. www.teatrumanoel.com.mt Samedi 13. Hekk Alla jghinni., (Si Dieu m’aide) Spazju Kreattiv, La Valette. 20:00

Expositions

Lundi 1er – Samedi 31 août Exploring The Phoenician Shipwreck Off Xlendi The Citadel – Gozo 08:00 - 16:00 La Citadelle – Gozo Cette exposition porte sur la découverte d’une épave phénicienne remontant à l’an 700 Av.J.C. Découvert au large de Xlendi en 2007, à une profondeur de 110m, ce vaisseau fascinant a attiré l’attention un peu partout dans le monde étant donné que c’est la plus ancienne épave trouvée jusqu’à présent dans cette région. Entrée gratuite. www.heritagemalta.org Jeudi 4 – Jeudi 25 ARJA - Exposition d’art par Arja Nukarinen-Callus. Art Galleries, Palazzo de La Salle, La Valette https://artsmalta.org/events Jeudi 25 Fast Forward: Digital Marketing Festival.

(Marketing numérique).Hôtel Intercontinental Malta, St. Julian’s 08:00-23:30 Jeudi 11 – Vendredi 19 Wirja Inri 2019. Exposition de statues grandeur nature à l’occasion de la Semaine Sainte. Birkirkara. 17:00-20:00 Vendredi 26 – Lundi 6 mai Julinu’s Radioactive Ravioli. Spazju Kreattiv, La Valette. Entrée libre. www.julinu.com

Conférences

Dimanche 7 Orientalism, Chinoiserie and Japonisme.

Salini Resort, St. Paul’s Bay. 18:30. A une époque où peu de personnes pouvaient se permettre de voyager dans un pays étranger, les artistes ont commencé à adopter des idées de l’art des pays comme le Japon, la Chine et les pays d’Orient, créant ainsi un nouveau style d’architecture, peinture, textiles, meubles et aménagement d’intérieur. Des artistes célèbres, notamment, Monet, Degas et Whistler ont incorporé le design asiatique dans leurs peintures. Quand Van Gogh a peint son Portrait du Père Tanguy, il a reproduit certaines estampes japonaises de sa propre collection à l’arrière-plan de ce portrait. Fascinée par l’Art de l’Asie et spécialiste dans l’étude de l’art et du talent artistique japonais, Suzanne Perrin nous emmènera sur un voyage qui nous fera connaître cette nouvelle vision du monde.

Entrée gratuite pour les membres. Ouvert au public contre paiement de €15. Réservations auprès de Nicky Stilon à maltadfas@gmail.com Dimanche 7 Finale Fireworks and Fire Tek Firing Systems Seminar. Fort St. Elmo. La Valette.

08:30-16:00. Avec le séminaire FINALE Fireworks où sortira un nouveau logiciel 3D pour des spectacles de feu d’artifice, chorégraphie et simulations FireTEK Firing System à Malte fait équipe avec Will Harvey, Co-Créateur de FINALE pour présenter une séance d’information à Malte.

Evénements organisés par les Conseils municipaux

Dimanche 7 Festa Frawli (Festival des fraises) Mġarr Dimanche 28 Ħad-Dingli Ħidma Agrarja U Tradizzjonijiet. Dingli. (Agriculture et Traditions à Had-Dingli) Ce conseil municipal fait constamment la promotion des aspects traditionnels des Iles Maltaises et en particulier, ceux du village de Ħad-Dingli.

Evénements organisés par l’Ambassade de France à Malte

Jeudi 4 Vernissage de l’exposition franco-allemande “Lost” par Kristina Förtsch (Allemagne) et Vincent Kraft (France). 1er étage, German Maltese Circle, 141 St. Christopher's Street, La Valette. 19:30 Jeudi 4 – Jeudi 25 Exposition franco-allemande “Lost” par Kristina Förtsch (Allemagne) et Vincent Kraft (France).1st floor, German Maltese Circle, 141 St. Christopher's Street, La Valette. 19:30 Jeudi 18 Projection de films français : « Orpheline ».Spazju Kreattiv Cinema, La Valette. 19:30 Film français. Sous-titres en anglais.

Sports

Jeudi 11 – Dimanche 14 Tour Ta' Malta. Course de vélo à quatre étapes autour de Malte. www.tourtamalta.com Dimanche 14 HOS 10K Series 2019 – Mdina Edition.

House of Sport, Triq ix-Xatt, Sliema. Course à pied.

07:00-11:00 Dimanche 28 Valleys and Countryside Walk.

Randonnée dans les vallées et la campagne. Point de départ : à côté de l’église de St Philip of Agira, Ħaż-Żebbuġ. 15:00-18:00

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Aprile Feste

Feste patronali: Festa tradizionale maltese con bande musicali e fuochi d’artificio e processioni religiose.

Domenica 14 domenica delle Palme.

Venerdì 19 Venerdí santo.

Il Venerdì Santo e la Pasqua si celebrano a Malta in modo liturgico e cerimoniale. La domenica delle Palme, una settimana prima di Pasqua, si può assistere ai riti liturgici che inaugurano la Settimana Santa. Giovedì sera e venerdì mattina, le chiese hanno i loro quadri drappeggiati in velluto viola o nero. Le persone maltesi si presentano a migliaia per visitare e pregare in sette diverse chiese, come tradizionalmente osservato.

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Lunedì 1 - domenica 21 Gozo Faith & Traditions 2019. Quando la fede e le tradizioni si incontrano!

Dalle marce funebri durante la Settimana Santa alle processioni festive con le statue di Cristo Risorto nella Domenica di Pasqua, gli eventi sono estesi in tutti i villaggi.

Martedì 16 LUMEN. Piazza di Żejtun.

20:00-22:00 Venerdì 26 Cambio della guardia. Piazza San Giorgio, Valletta. 10:30. Cerimonia formale in cui le sentinelle che svolgono funzioni di guardia cerimoniale presso importanti istituzioni sono alleviate dalle nuove sentinelle.

Mercoledí 24 Science in the Citadel. The Citadel, Gozo. Un festival di un giorno che celebra il meglio dell'innovazione scientifica, tecnologica, della ricerca e della pratica nelle isole maltesi.

The 2019 Malta International Fireworks Festival. Festival Internazionale dei fuochi d’artificio.

Mercoledí 24 Mqabba Sabato 27 Xagħra, Gozo Martedí 30 Porto Grande, Valletta

Rievocazioni Storiche

Evento giornaliero Saluto a salve di mezzogiorno e al tramonto. Vecchia Batteria,Giardini di Barrakka Alta, Valletta.

12:00 & 16:00 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.

Opera

Lunedí 1 – domenica 7 Gaulitana 2019. Victoria, Gozo. L'edizione di quest'anno promette di essere un entusiasmante programma di eventi incentrato sul tema "Women in Society".

Concerti

Sabato 6 Manon Lescaut. Un festival di musica.

Aurora Opera House, Gozo. 19:30 - 22:00 Venerdí 12 Gianni Morandi Live in Malta.

Centro fiere e congressi MFCC di Malta, Ta 'Qali 21:00 www.tickets.com.mt Sabato 13 Musica dal cuore dell'Europa. Malta Society of Arts, Palazzo de la Salle, Valletta.

18:00-20:00 www.artsmalta.org Sabato 13 Espressioni Sacre. Un viaggio di luce e mistero attraverso la musica. Robert Samut Hall, Floriana.18:00 19:30. www.maltaorchestra.com Sabato 27 Una sinfonia di primavera. Teatro Manoel, Valletta.

20:00 21:30 www.teatrumanoel.com.mt Lunedí 29 Malta International Music Festival.

Robert Samut Hall, Floriana. 20:00

Intrattenimento

Conferenze

Domenica 7 Orientalismo, cineserie e japonisme. Salini Resort, St. Paul’s Bay. 18:30.

Entrata gratuita per i membri e apertá per il public per €15. Contattare Nicky Stilon su maltadfas@gmail.com per prenotare.

Domenica 7 Finale Fireworks and Fire Tek Firing Systems Seminar. Forte St. Elmo, Valletta. 08:30-16:00. Con FINALE Fireworks rilasciando un nuovo software 3D per coreografie e simulazioni di fuochi d'artificio, FireTEK Firing System a Malta sta collaborando con Will Harvey, co-creatore di FINALE per presentare una sessione informativa a Malta.

Eventi Nei Comuni

Domenica 7 Festa Frawli (Festival delle fragole) Mġarr.

Domenica 28 Ħad-Dingli Ħidma Agrarja U Tradizzjonijiet. Dingli.

Mercoledì e venerdì Ta' Marija Folklore Dinner Show. Ta' Marija Restaurant, Constitution Street, Mosta.

20:00 23:00. www.tamarija.com Ogni Mercoledì Camera dei Misteri- Cena e spettacolo. Ir- Razzett L-Antik, Qormi. A Night of Wizardry, Wine and Wonder.

Venerdí 5 – domenica 7 Dark Malta Festival 2019.

Montekristo Estate16:00. shop.trackagescheme.com Sabato 6 – lunedí 8 Eventi di sapori italiani.

Is-Suq tal Belt Valletta Food Market.

10:00-22:00 Sabato 13 – mercoledí 17 The Nickelodeon Treasure Hunt Malta. http://malta.nickelodeon.tv/

Eventi organizzati dall'Ambasciata di Francia

Teatro

Sport

Venerdí 12 – lunedí 15 Lord Of The Flies. Basato su un romanzo classico. Teatro Manoel, Valletta. www.teatrumanoel.com.mt Sabato 13 Hekk Alla jghinni (Che Dio Mi Aiuti).

Spazju Kreattiv, Valletta. 20:00

Mostre

Lunedí 1 – sabato 31 agosto Esplorazione del naufragio fenicio Off Xlendi The Citadel Gozo La mostra si concentra sulla scoperta di un relitto fenicio risalente al 700 aC. Scoperto da Xlendi nel 2007, a una profondità di 110 metri, questa intrigante nave antica ha attirato l'attenzione di tutto il mondo poiché è il più antico relitto mai trovato finora in questa regione.

Ingresso gratuito. www.heritagemalta.org Giovedí 4 – giovedí 25 ARJA – mostra d’arte di Arja Nukarinen-Callus. Art Galleries, Palazzo de La Salle, Valletta. https://artsmalta.org/events Giovedí 25 Fast Forward: Digital Marketing Festival. InterContinental Malta, St. Julian’s 08:00-23:30 Giovedí 11 – venerdí 19 Wirja Inri 2019. Una mostra con statue a grandezza naturale.

Birkirkara. 17:00-20:00 Venerdí 26 – lunedí 6 maggio Julinu’s Radioactive Ravioli. Spazju Kreattiv, Valletta L'ingresso è gratuito. www.julinu.com

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Giovedí 4 Vernissage dell'esposizione franco-tedesca “Lost” di Kristina Förtsch (Germania) e Vincent Kraft (Francia). 1st floor, German Maltese Circle, 141 St. Christopher's Street, Valletta. 19:30 Giovedí 4 – giovedí 25 Esposizione della mostra franco-tedesca “Lost” da Kristina Förtsch (Germania) e Vincent Kraft (Francia). 1st floor, German Maltese Circle, 141 St. Christopher's Street, Valletta. 19:30 Giovedí 18 French Film Days : « Orpheline ».

Spazju Kreattiv Cinema, Valletta. 19:30 Film francese con sottotitoli in inglese.

Giovedí 11 – domenica 14 Tour Di Malta. Una gara di bici da strada a quattro stadi intorno a Malta.

Domenica 14 HOS 10K Series 2019 – Edizione Mdina. House of Sport, Triq ix-Xatt, Sliema.

07:00-11:00 Domenica 28 Passeggiate nelle valli e in campagna. Incontro vicino a San Filippo d'Agira, Ħaż-Żebbuġ. 15:00-18:00

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There is always a great reason to visit Gozo As if the gorgeous countryside, fantastic restaurants and beautiful beaches weren’t enough, Gozo is also presenting some fantastic events this season.

Gozo Faith & Traditions: 1st–21st April Easter in Gozo is a special time, when faith and traditions meet, thus offering a rich experience amid centuries-old activities that have survived generations. Events peak during Holy Week, providing real life re-enactments of the passion of Christ. From sorrowful band marches during Holy Week to the festive processions with statues of the Risen Christ on Easter Sunday, the programme of events is extensive across all villages. Easter is a time of great cultural importance, as it mixes solemn religious rituals with community celebrations and traditions, making this time of year a unique experience for every visitor.

Fireworks Festival: 27th April Fireworks in Malta have a long tradition dating back to the time of the Order of the Knights of St John.

For hundreds of years, fireworks were used as an expression of happiness on special occasions. This centuries-old tradition is very much alive in the calendar of village festi that take place all over Malta

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Malta Fireworks Festival in Xagħra © Photo by Focus Fotos

and Gozo, especially during summer. The Maltese islands celebrate the art of fireworks during the Malta International Fireworks Festival, a three-day event that sees the participation of both local and foreign pyrotechnic specialists. The festival has become one of the main highlights in the Maltese calendar of events, and it has grown in popularity both locally and abroad. Gozo will be hosting one of the festival’s nights. A number of local and foreign fireworks factories will be participating in this competitive event, presenting spectacular pyrotechnic displays synchronised to music. Prepare to be dazzled.

Gozo Alive: 3rd – 5th May 2019 IT’S BACK! And this year it's even bigger.

‘Gozo Alive’ our 3 day cultural extravaganza showcasing the best in live music, arts and culture returns from 3rd-5th May, 2019.

Celebrating everything our island has to offer throughout the year and then packing this into one weekend with over 60 attractions around Gozo.

So what are you waiting for? Circle the 1st weekend of May in your diary and plan your trip to Gozo now. 'Gozo Alive' the place to be seen in 2019.

For more info and daily updates, check out our official FB page:https://www.facebook.com/GozoAlive/

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Ingredients: 4 globe artichokes 150g fresh breadcrumbs 75g anchovy fillets 50g olives Crushed garlic Parsley Oil and vinegar Salt and freshly ground pepper Method 1) Chop the anchovy fillets, garlic, olives and parsley and put them in a mixing bowl. Add the breadcrumbs and mix well 2) Add the oil and vinegar and work into a dry paste. Season according to taste 3) Wash the artichokes and fill between the leaves with this mixture 4) Place the artichokes upright in a small saucepan. Half cover them with water and add some oil. Cover them with a lid, bring them to a boil and simmer for 1 hour 5) Serve hot

© Recipes from ‘Taste of Malta’ by Anton B. Dougall

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BEHIND CLOSED DOORS

Forty years ago, on 31st March 1979, Fort St Angelo in Birgu was the last military site which saw the departure of the British military forces from the Maltese Islands. For many centuries, this fort had always been administered by foreign authorities and therefore, there was little access to it for the Maltese people.

Heritage Malta’s latest exhibition ‘Behind Closed Doors’ at Fort St Angelo reveals intriguing narratives that took place at this military site during its occupation by the Royal Navy between 1906 and 1979. The exhibition will remain open to the public until the 8th September 2019.

While the bigger picture of this exhibition presents the naval use of the fort and the architectural modifications which were done to it to address the necessities of the time, the core of this event focuses on personal recollections. With its access strictly prohibited to civilians and with clearly defined spaces where Maltese and British servicemen were allowed to

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enter according to their work and rank, only a few individuals had ever visited all the areas of the fort.

Such experiences, together with a number of personal artefacts which were recently donated to Heritage Malta, are shedding light about what happenned behind the closed doors of HMS St Angelo during its occupation by the Royal Navy. Among the most interesting exhibits one finds a still-sealed NAAFI bottle of whisky, the type of which was sold (duty free) to sailors who were stationed at the fort more than 40 years ago, a whistle which was utilised by a Quarter Master while putting up the Royal Navy flag each morning, different uniforms which were used during this period, and a curious set consisting of a pipe, a packet of tobacco, a box of matches and an accompanying note dating to 1920 which was found hidden within one of the walls of the fort’s cinema during its restoration in 2015.

Aimed to forge an immersive experience, this exhibition gives the opportunity to visitors to ‘enrol’

with the Royal Navy by choosing one of four ranks available. The exhibition unfolds over five different areas in Fort St Angelo where visitors can explore and discover the history and use of this military building, together with life at the fort during the Royal Navy’s occupation, particularly through re-created areas in the fort such as the dormitory and the bar.

Opening hours: Monday to Sunday, 9.00am – 5.00pm (last admission 4.30pm) For more information, visit Heritage Malta’s website www.heritagemalta.org

Last photo of last ship company of HMS St Angelo, March 1979 © Heritage Malta

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The Giant and the Shoemaker

Once there was a shoemaker who earned his living by travelling from one village to the next mending shoes. The villagers always paid him for his service, however, if they didn’t have enough money, they would give him some cottage cheese or a basket of fruit, occasionally a small animal or even a bird! Every morning he would make his way to the village with a bag of tools and a small pouch of food. In order to get to the village faster, the shoemaker would often cut across the woods. The villagers used to avoid the woods because they believed that there lived a giant ogre who devoured humans. These village rumours did not really bother the shoemaker and he kept using the woods in order to reach his various destinations.

But one evening as the shoemaker was on his way back home, he came face to face with the evil giant. “Hey you!

Yes, you, human” exclaimed the giant, “how do you do my friend” answered the shoemaker politely. “What are you capable of doing?” asked the giant. “I am capable of doing all that you can do” answered the shoemaker confidently and without the slightest fear.

The ogre could not suppress his laughter when he heard this puny shoemaker declare that he was as strong as a giant.

“We’ll see about that” challenged the giant “look, are you capable of doing this?” The giant picked up a stone from the ground and crushed it to powder with his fist. “That’s easy” smiled the shoemaker. Without letting the giant notice, he reached into his pouch and snatched a piece of cottage cheese. Then he bent to the ground pretending to pick up a stone.

“Watch this” said the shoemaker and he squashed the soft cheese until drops of water trickled down his fist. The giant

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was ever so astonished because although he was very strong he was not so smart. “Dear me!” thought the giant, “I have never seen anyone draw water out of a stone!” But he did not give up for he could not accept such a defeat.

“Now let’s see if you can throw a stone as far as I can!” boasted the giant. He picked up another stone from the ground and flung it so hard that it reached the trees at the far end of the woods.

“I can do better than that” smiled the shoemaker and once again he reached deep inside his pouch where earlier on he had placed a small bird given to him by one of the villagers.

He pretended to pick up a stone from the ground and tossed the bird into the air. The bird was finally set free and he flew far, far away until he disappeared into the sky.

The defeated giant gave up and without uttering another word went back home sulking. When the giant related the whole story to his mother she was very suspicious of the shoemaker. “Beware the Human” she warned him, “because he is smart and if you are not careful he will destroy you!”

But the giant did not pay any attention to his mother’s warning and the next morning he set out looking for the shoemaker.

“Hey you, human!” greeted the giant as he spotted the shoemaker, “I can uproot an entire tree with my bare hands”. The giant clasped his arms around a tree trunk and pulled it out of the ground exposing its roots. The shoemaker did not appear surprised. He took out a rope from his basket and started tying up all the trees.

“What are you doing?” exclaimed the giant, utterly confused. “I am going to pull out all the trees in the woods” answered the shoemaker. “No. Hold it, hold it. Leave

everything as it is!” yelled the giant, “if you do that I won’t have anywhere to live!” and once again, the giant had to accept his defeat and go back home sulking. Every time his mother would warn him: “Beware the human, because he is smart and he will destroy you”.

At long last the giant decided to get rid of the shoemaker before it was too late. So the next time they met, the giant asked him “hey human, where do you live?” “I’ll show you” answered the shoemaker, and after a good walk along the meadow, the shoemaker showed him a small cottage.

“Here’s where I live” explained the shoemaker. The giant took one look and off he went.

That evening the shoemaker climbed up the tree next to his cottage and hid in its branches. At midnight he saw the giant approaching carrying a huge boulder. The giant lifted the boulder and dropped it down heavily, crashing the cottage beneath it. Satisfied, the giant ogre burst out laughing and went back home.

But the next day, the giant came face to face with the shoemaker. “How can this be?” exclaimed the giant “didn’t you feel anything last night?” “To tell you the truth I did feel something” the shoemaker answered, “probably a little plaster came off the ceiling and fell on my face while I was asleep”.

The giant was very puzzled and lost for words. He could not accept the fact that this tiny human being was stronger than him. “You see that rock?” said the giant showing him a huge boulder, “are you capable of lifting it on your shoulder?” “I can do much better than that!” laughed the shoemaker and all of a sudden the shoemaker shot to the edge of the cliffs and started yelling “All you villagers get out of your homes.

Leave your houses at once!” “Dear Me, whatever are you going to do?” asked the giant totally confused.

“I am going to lift up that mountain and drop it on top of the village!” “No, no, don’t you dare!” yelled the giant, because

he concluded that if the shoemaker demolished the whole village, he would not have any more humans to devour, and on the thought of food, he came up with an idea.

“Very well” said the giant, “you might have defeated me in strength, but you will never beat me in food for I can surely eat more than you can!” “The let’s have lunch together and we’ll see” answered the shoemaker. “What would you like to eat?” “Ravioli” answered the giant. “Very well, tomorrow we shall have a meal of ravioli” said the shoemaker.

The next day the giant showed up with two large cauldrons and two sacks full of ravioli. They lit a fire and began to cook the ravioli. The shoemaker had a plan. He prepared a leather pouch and secured it around his belly, well hidden beneath his shirt. At noon the food was ready and they began to eat.

The giant gobbled the ravioli by the dozen. With every twelve ravioli the giant devoured, the shoemaker would only eat one and sneak the rest into the pouch. At last they ate it all. “ha, ha! I ate more than you” stated the giant who was completely stuffed with ravioli. “Get over yourself” protested the shoemaker “didn’t you see how much I ate?”

“No, I ate more ravioli than you” yelled the giant. “Very well” answered the shoemaker “then let us count them!” “Count them?” frowned the giant “how can we count the ravioli if they are inside our belly?”

“Of course we can” laughed the shoemaker, “it’s easy...look!”

With a sharp knife he sliced open the leather pouch and the ravioli spilled to the ground. The giant wanted to show off too. He snatched the knife from the shoemaker and plunged it with all his might into his belly!

The giant ogre fell down dead, and nevermore did he devour either ravioli or humans ever again!

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& NATIONAL WAR MUSEM

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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

Tourist Information Tritons Square Valletta Opening hours Mon. to Sat.: 09:00-17:30 Sun. & Public Holidays: 09:00-13:00 Tel: 21220193, 21220264

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[FEATURES]

Ħad-Dingli Ħidma Agrarja U Tradizzjonijiet For another year the Ħad-Dingli Local Council will be organising 'Ħad-Dingli Ħidma Agrarja u Tradizzjonijiet' on Sunday, 28th April. This annual event attracts many people to the area of Dingli Cliffs to enjoy this event which is growing in popularity year after year.

This local council constantly encourages the promotion of the Maltese Islands’ local traditional aspects, in particular, that of Ħad-Dingli. An event such as this showcases what the village has to offer in terms of culture, agriculture, gastronomy, tradition, and the ecology.

Visitors benefit from a unique agricultural experience, where they observe and take part in traditional agricultural practices, which, unfortunately, are being phased out due to various technological developments.

There will be several shows and attractions throughout the event.

All this, together with Maltese traditional dishes prepared on site, will make the activity a unique agricultural experience.

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[HOLY WEEK IN PICTURES]

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Gaulitana a festival of music © Shaun Sultana

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