MALTA & GOZO DAY BY DAY AUGUST 2018
MINISTRY FOR TOURISM
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[CONTENTS] AUGUST 2018 Issue No. 192
Front Cover: Maltese village feast atmosphere © IMPACT PR
Tourism Journalist of the Year Award
6 Welcome Herzlich Willkommen Bienvenue Benvenuti 7 August Events 8, 9 August Tag für Tag 10 Août Au Jour Le Jour 11 Agosto giorno per giorno 12 Abercromby’s Bastion - An Enhanced Experience Within Fort St Elmo 14 Maltese Islands Map Karte der Maltesischen Inseln Carte des îles maltaises Cartina delle isole di Malta 16 Mediterraneo Marine Park - Entertainment, Education & Conservation 18 Valletta Map Karte von Valletta Carte de la Valletta Cartina della Valletta 21 Local Council Events in August 22 August 15 - Santa Marija 24 Never Say No To Nougat 26 Milestones Meilensteine Étape importante Pietra miliare
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Every feedback is welcome by IMPACT Public Relations 45A, South Street, Valletta VLT1101 Malta. Tel: (356) 21 251339 E-mail: impactpr@impactpr.com.mt www.maltaandgozo.com
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3600 BC
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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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MILESTONES MEILENSTEINE ÉTAPE IMPORTANTE PIETRA MILIARE
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Christianity Christentum Le Christianisme Il Cristianesimo
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The Arabs Die Araber Les Arabes Gli Arabi
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
The Knights of St. John Die Johanniterritter Les Chevaliers de St. Jean I Cavalieri di San Giovanni
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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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World War II Zweiter Weltkrieg La deuxième guerre mondiale La Seconda Guerra Mondiale
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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... Outdoor events, festivals, concerts and entertainment are at their best. The Mediterranean climate is at its best and there is so much to do in Malta and Gozo. Events celebrating local crafts and traditions are at their best and so are the festivals celebration the annual grape harvesting. August is a month full during which there are village feasts celebrated throughout in every town and village across the islands. The villages are colourfully decorated and band marches and fireworks with the participation of the locals. Join in the fun.
Għadira Bay, Mellieħa - www.viewingmalta.com
HERZLICH WILKOMMEN... Dieser Monat stellt den Höhepunkt der Veranstaltungen unter freiem Himmel, der Festivals und der Konzerte dar. Das Mittelmeerklima verwöhnt uns, und es gibt so viel zu sehen und zu unternehmen auf Malta und Gozo. Einige Veranstaltungen bringen uns das maltesische Handwerk und Traditionen näher, eines davon das jährliche Fest zur Weinlese. Auch im August finden überall auf den Inseln die berühmten Dorffeste statt. Dafür werden die Ortschaften bunt geschmückt, Feuerwerke gezündet und die Marschkapellen spielen auf. Das dürfen Sie nicht verpassen!
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BIENVENUE... Manifestations en plein air, festivals, concerts et divertissement: c’est ce qu’il y a de mieux pour satisfaire tous les goûts. D’ailleurs, qu’est-ce qu’il y a de mieux que le climat méditerranéen pour faire toutes les choses qu’il y a à faire à Malte et Gozo. De plus, le mois d’août est aussi le meilleur moment de l’année pour des événements mettant en valeur l’artisanat et les traditions locaux, ainsi que pour les festivals annuels célébrant les vendanges. Août est aussi un mois plein de fêtes célébrées dans tous les villages et villes de l’Ile. Ceux-ci se décorent de toutes les couleurs et il y a des fanfares et des feux d’artifice : évidemment les habitants y participent eux aussi! Unissez-vous à eux et amusez-vous bien!
Santa Marija Bay, Comino © Ali Bosios
BENVENUTI... Eventi all'aperto, festival, concerti e intrattenimento sono al loro meglio. Il clima mediterraneo è al suo meglio e c'è così tanto da fare a Malta e Gozo. Gli eventi che celebrano l'artigianato e le tradizioni locali sono al loro meglio, così come i festival che celebrano la vendemmia annuale. Agosto è un mese pieno di attivitá durante il quale si celebrano feste paesane in ogni città e villaggio attraverso le isole. I villaggi sono decorati con colori vivaci con la partecipazione di bande musicali e fuochi d'artificio con la partecipazione della gente del posto. Partecipa al divertimento.
Saluting Battery, Grand Harbour © DOI
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[EVENTS]
August Feasts
Festa Celebration: A typical Maltese ‘festa’ with band marches, fireworks displays and religious processions. Sunday 5 St Peter in Chains, Birżebbuġa; Our Lady of Lourdes, San Ġwann; St Dominic, Valletta; St Joseph, Qala (Gozo) Monday 6 Christ the Saviour, Lija Friday 10 St Lawrence, Birgu Sunday 12 St Lawrence, San Lawrenz (Gozo); St Gaetan, Il-Ħamrun Wednesday 15 Assumption of Our Lady, Attard; Birkirkara; Għaxaq; Gudja; Ħal Muxi – Żebbuġ; Mosta; Imqabba; Qrendi; Victoria (Gozo) Sunday 19 Assumption of Our Lady, Dingli; Żebbuġ; Imġarr; St Helen, Birkirkara; St Leonard, Kirkop; Our Lady of Lourdes, Paola; Stella Maris, Sliema Sunday 26 St Dominic, Birgu; Our Lady of Loreto, Għajnsielem (Gozo); St Bartholomew, Għargħur; Marija Reġina, Marsa; St Joseph, Manikata; Conversion of St Pawl, Safi; St Julian, St Julians C
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Daily Firing of Noon and Sunset Gun. Old Saluting Battery, Upper Barrakka Gardens, Valletta. 12:00 & 16:00 respectively. Monday – Saturday Victorian Garrison. Fort Rinella, Kalkara. 14:00 - 16:30. 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.
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Exhibitions
Village feast fireworks © IMPACT PR
Wednesday 1 – Friday 31 Inspired In China Fine Art Exhibition By Maltese Artists. Cavalieri Hotel, St. Julians. China Cultural Centre in Malta (CCC) proudly presents Inspired in China –Fine Art Exhibition by Maltese Artists, endorsed by Valletta 2018 Foundation. This branded annual event appertains to CCC’s bilateral exchange activities for the fifth consecutive year, featuring masterpieces of various genres and styles which depict first-hand experiences and impressions of China, as the main linking theme. Thursday 2 – Friday 31 Valletta And The Dominicans: A Common Journey. Dominicans Priory, St Dominic Street, Valletta. 10:00 - 16:00 An exhibition narrating how the story of the City of Valletta has often intertwined with that of the Dominican Community in the capital. Information: www.heritagemalta.com
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Entertainment
Every Wednesday & 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. Every Thursday Maltese Nights At Valletta Waterfront. Valletta Waterfront, Valletta. Folk Dancing, Falconry Displays, Artisan Market Stalls & More! www.vallettacruiseport.com Wednesday 1 – Friday 31 Island Of Enchantment. Victoria, Gozo. An original score by Gozo Live on a theme particularly relevant to the island of Gozo. Gozo Live shall be staging the musical over eight weeks in the Citadella in Victoria, with two performances weekly. Information email: gozolive2018@gmail.com Wednesday 1 – Saturday 4 The Farsons Beer Festival. National Park, Ta’ Qali. www.farsonsbeerfestival.com Thursday 9 – Sunday 12 Delicata Wine Festival. Upper Barrakka Gardens, Valletta. www.delicata.com Friday 10 & Saturday 11 The Malta International Food Festival – Gozo Edition. Xewkija, Gozo. 18:00 Tuesday 14 – Thursday 16 Glitch Festival. Gianpula l/o Rabat. www.glitchfestival.com Tuesday 14 & Wednesday 15 Summer Daze. Various venues. Rita Ora & Martin Garrix among other artists coming to Malta. www.summerdazemalta.com Thursday 23 – Saturday 25 Malta Mediterranean Literature Festival. Fort St.Elmo, Valletta. 20:00. Bringing Together Active Writers & Translators. www.valletta2018.org Friday 24 – Sunday 26 Malta Craft Beer Festival 2018. Fort St. Elmo, Valletta. www.craftbeerfestival.mt Friday 24 – Sunday 26 Gozo Film Festival 2018. Cittadel, Gozo 20:30 Friday 31 – Sunday 2 September Delicata Wine Festival. Nadur, Gozo. www.delicata.com
Theatre
Saturday 4 Giselle. Pjazza Teatru Rjal, Valletta. Starring international dancers from the Royal Swedish Ballet and Royal Ballet. Tickets: ticketline.com.mt
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August Concerts
Wednesday 22 Plini & Friends Concert. Valletta Campus Theatre. 19:30 Saturday 25 Edvin Marton: Stradivarius Concert Show. Pjazza Teatru Rjal, Valletta. 21:00-23:00. www.omegaevents.com.mt
Sports
Sunday 12 Cross Country National Triathlon. Xgħajra. A Multi-sport Event. www.agones-sfc.eu
Local Councils
Every Weekend I Love Xlendi. Xlendi, Gozo Friday 17 – Sunday 19 Summer Carnival. San Pawl il-Baħar and Marsaskala. 17:30 Saturday 18 & Sunday 19 The Cospicua Short Play Festival. Cospicua. 20:00
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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.
Village feast street decorations © IMPACT PR
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
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August Feste
Festa Celebration: Eine typisch maltesische "Festa" mit Bandmärschen, Feuerwerk und religiösen Prozessionen. Sonntag, 5. St Peter in Chains, Birżebbuġa; Our Lady of Lourdes, San Ġwann; St Dominic, Valletta; St Joseph, Qala (Gozo) Montag, 6. Christ the Saviour, Lija Freitag, 10. St Lawrence, Birgu Sonntag, 12. St Lawrence, San Lawrenz (Gozo); St Gaetan, Il-Ħamrun Mittwoch, 15. Assumption of Our Lady, Attard; Birkirkara; Għaxaq; Gudja; Ħal Muxi – Żebbuġ; Mosta; Imqabba; Qrendi; Victoria (Gozo) Sonntag, 19. Assumption of Our Lady, Dingli; Żebbuġ; Imġarr; St Helen, Birkirkara; St Leonard, Kirkop; Our Lady of Lourdes, Paola; Stella Maris, Sliema Sonntag, 26. St Dominic, Birgu; Our Lady of Loreto, Għajnsielem (Gozo); St Bartholomew, Għargħur; Marija Reġina, Marsa; St Joseph, Manikata; Conversion of St Pawl, Safi; St Julian, St Julians
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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.
Ausstellungen
Mittwoch, 1. – Freitag, 31. Inspirationen aus China - Kunstausstellung maltesischer Künstler. Cavalieri Hotel, St. Julians. Das China Cultural Centre in Malta (CCC) präsentiert Inspired in China –Fine Art Exhibition by Maltese Artists, gefördert durch die Valletta 2018 Foundation. Diese jährliche Veranstaltung des bilateralen Austauschs mit dem CCC findet nun das fünfte Mal in Folge statt und zeigt Meisterwerke verschiedener Genres und Stile von Impressionen und Erlebnissen in China aus erster Hand. Donnerstag, 2. – Freitag, 31. Valletta Und Die Dominikaner: Eine Gemeinsame Reise. Dominicans Priory, St Dominic Street, Valletta. 10:00 - 16:00 Diese Ausstellung erzählt die Verwebung der Geschichte Vallettas mit der Gemeinschaft der Dominikaner in der Hauptstadt. Information: www.heritagemalta.com
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. Jeden Donnerstag Maltesische Nächte an der Valletta Waterfront. Valletta Waterfront, Valletta. Volkstanz, Falknerei-Schau, Kunstwerkmarkt und mehr! www.vallettacruiseport.com Mittwoch, 1. – Freitag, 31. Insel Der Verzauberung. Victoria, Gozo. Ein Originalwerk von Gozo Live zu einem speziell die Insel Gozo betreffenden Thema. Gozo Live zeigt das Musical Island of Enchantment über acht Wochen in der Citadella in Victoria mit zwei Vorführungen wöchentlich. Informationen unter: gozolive2018@gmail.com Mittwoch, 1. – Samstag, 4. Das Farsons Bierfestival. National Park, Ta’ Qali. www.farsonsbeerfestival.com Donnerstag, 9. – Sonntag, 12. Delicata Weinfestival. Upper Barrakka Gardens, Valletta. www.delicata.com Freitag, 10. & Samstag, 11. Internationales Festival der Speisen – Gozo Edition. Xewkija, Gozo. 18:00 Dienstag, 14. – Donnerstag, 16. Glitch-Festival. Gianpula bei Rabat. www.glitchfestival.com Dienstag, 14. & Mittwoch, 15. Summer Daze. An verschiedenen Orten. Rita Ora & Martin Garrix und weitere Künstler zu Gast in Malta. www.summerdazemalta.com Donnerstag, 23. – Samstag, 25. Mediterranes Literaturfestival Malta. Fort St.Elmo, Valletta. 20:00. Zusammenkunft aktiver Schriftsteller und Übersetzer. www.valletta2018.org Freitag, 24. – Sonntag, 26. Festival des Zapfbiers 2018. Fort St. Elmo, Valletta. www.craftbeerfestival.mt Freitag, 24. – Sonntag, 26. Gozo Film Festival 2018. Cittadel, Gozo 20:30 Freitag, 31. – Sonntag, 2. September Delicata Weinfestival. Nadur, Gozo. www.delicata.com
Theater
Samstag, 4. Giselle. Pjazza Teatru Rjal, Valletta. Unter Beteiligung internationaler Tänzer des schwedischen und des britischen Royal Ballet. Karten unter: ticketline.com.mt
Konzerte
Mittwoch, 22. Plini & Friends Konzert. Valletta Campus Theatre. 19:30 Samstag, 25. Edvin Marton: Stradivarius Konzert-Show. Pjazza Teatru Rjal, Valletta. 21:00-23:00. www.omegaevents.com.mt
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Sport
Sonntag, 12. Nationaler Cross-CountryTriathlon. Xgħajra. Aufeinandertreffen dreier Sportarten. www.agones-sfc.eu
Ortsverwaltungen
Jedes Wochenende I Love Xlendi. Xlendi, Gozo Freitag, 17. – Sonntag, 19. Sommerkarneval. San Pawl il-Baħar und Marsaskala. 17:30 Samstag, 18. & Sonntag, 19. Festival der kurzen Theaterstücke in Cospicua. Cospicua. 20:00
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. 10:00. 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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Août Fêtes
Festa Celebration: Une "fête" typiquement maltaise avec des marches de groupe, des feux d'artifice et des processions religieuses. Dimanche 5 St Pierre en Chaînes, Birżebbuġa; Notre Dame de Lourdes, San Ġwann; St Dominique, La Valette; St Joseph, Qala (Gozo) Lundi 6 Christ le Sauveur, Lija Vendredi 10 St Laurent, Birgu Dimanche 12 St Laurent, San Lawrenz (Gozo); St Gaëtan, Il-Ħamrun Mercredi15 L’Assomption de la Vierge Marie, Attard; Birkirkara; Għaxaq; Gudja; Ħal Muxi – Żebbuġ; Mosta; Imqabba; Qrendi; Victoria (Gozo) Dimanche19 L’Assomption de la Vierge Marie, Dingli; Żebbuġ; Imġarr; Ste Hélène, Birkirkara; St Léonard, Kirkop; Notre Dame de Lourdes, Paola; Stella Maris, Sliema Dimanche 26 St Dominique, Birgu; Notre Dame de Lorette, Għajnsielem (Gozo); St Bartholomée, Għargħur; Marija Reġina, Marsa; St Joseph, Manikata; Conversion de St Paul, Safi; St Julien, St Julians
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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 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.
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Expositions
Mercredi 1er – Vendredi 31 Inspired In China – Exposition de Beaux Arts par des Artistes maltais. Hôtel Cavalieri. St. Julians. Le Centre Culturel de Chine à Malte(CCC) est fier de présenter (CCC) pour la 5e année consécutive Inspired in China –Fine Art Exhibition by Maltese Artists, avalisée par la Fondation de La Valette 2018. Cet événement annuel fait partie des activités d’échanges bilatéraux du CCC et présente des œuvres de genres et styles différents illustrant des expériences directes et des impressions de la Chine, comme fil conducteur du thème principal. Jeudi 2 – Vendredi 31 Valletta And The Dominicans: A Common Journey. Prieuré des Dominicains,. St Dominic Street, La Valette. 10:00 16:00 Exposition racontant comment l’histoire de la cité de La Valette s’entrecroise souvent avec celle de la communauté dominicaine dans la capitale. Renseignements: www.heritagemalta.com
Divertissement
Chaque vendredi. Ta' Marija Folklore Dinner Show. (Dîner & Spectacle de danses folkloriques). Ta’ Marija Restaurant, Mosta. 20:00-23:00 www.tamarija.com Chaque vendredi. Chamber Of Mysteries – Dîner & Spectacle. Ir- Razzett L-Antik, Qormi. Soirée de Magie, Vin et Magie. Chaque jeudi Maltese Nights At Valletta Waterfront. Valletta Waterfront, Valletta. Soirées de Danses folkloriques, Démonstrations de fauconnerie, Marché artisanal & Encore plus ! www.vallettacruiseport.com Mercredi1er – Vendredi 31 Island of Enchantment. Victoria, Gozo. Musique originale par Gozo Live sur un thème particulièrement pertinent à l’Ile de Gozo. Gozo Live produira cette comédie musicale pendant huit semaines dans la Citadelle à Victoria, avec deux représentations par semaine. Plus d’information par email: gozolive2018@gmail.com Mercredi1er – Samedi 4 The Farsons Beer Festival.National Park, Ta’ Qali. www.farsonsbeerfestival.com Jeudi 9 – Dimanche 12 Delicata Wine Festival. Upper Barrakka Gardens, La Valette . www.delicata.com Vendredi 10 & Samedi 11 The Malta International Food Festival (Festival International de la Gastronomie) – Gozo Edition. Xewkija, Gozo. 18:00 Mardi 14 – Jeudi16 Glitch Festival.Gianpula l/o Rabat. www.glitchfestival.com Mardi 14 & Mercredi 15 Summer Daze. Lieux différents. Rita Ora & Martin Garrix parmi d’autres artistes venant à Malte www.summerdazemalta.com Jeudi 23 – Samedi 25 Malta Mediterranean Literature Festival.(Festival international de la littérature méditerranéenne) Fort St.Elmo, La Valette. 20:00. Festival réunissant des écrivains et traducteurs actifs.www.valletta2018.org Vendredi 24 – Dimanche 26 Malta Craft Beer Festival 2018. Fort St. Elmo, La Valette www.craftbeerfestival.mt Vendredi 24 – Dimanche 26 Gozo Film Festival 2018.Citadelle, Gozo 20:30 Vendredi 31 – Dimanche 2 Septembre Delicata Wine Festival.Nadur, Gozo. www.delicata.com
Sports
Dimanche 12 Cross Country National Triathlon. Xgħajra.Evénement multi-sports. www.agones-sfc.eu
Evénements organisés par le Conseils Municipaux Chaque weekend I Love Xlendi. Xlendi, Gozo Vendredi 17 – Dimanche19 Summer Carnival. Carnaval de l’été. San Pawl il-Baħar et Marsaskala. 17:30 Samedi18 & Dimanche 19 The Cospicua Short Play Festival. Festival de la Petite Pièce de Théâtre. Cospicua. 20:00
Relgieux
Lundi - Samedi St Patrick's Church, Sliema 07:30, 09:00. Messe en anglais. 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.Serviceen anglais. ChaqueDimancheStBarbaraChurch,LaValette.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 10:00. 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)
Théatre
Samedi 4 Giselle. Pjazza Teatru Rjal, Valletta. En vedette des danseurs internationaux du Royal Swedish Ballet et Royal Ballet. Achat billets: ticketline.com.mt
Concerts
Mercredi 22 Plini & Friends Concert. Valletta Campus Theatre. La Valette 19:30 Samedi 25 Edvin Marton: Stradivarius Concert Show. Pjazza Teatru Rjal, La Valette. 21:00-23:00. www.omegaevents.com.mt
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Feste patronali: Festa tradizionale maltese con bande musicali e fuochi d’artificio e processioni religiose. Domenica 5 San Pietro in catene, Birżebbuġa; Nostra Signora di Lourdes, San Ġwann; San Domenico, Valletta; San Giuseppe, Qala (Gozo) Lunedì 6 Cristo il Salvatore, Lija Venerdì 10 San Lorenzo, Birgu Domenica 12 San Lorenzo, San Lawrenz (Gozo); San Gaetano, Il-Ħamrun Mercoledì 15 Assunzione di Nostra Signora Festa nazionale, Attard; Birkirkara; Għaxaq; Gudja; Ħal Muxi – Żebbuġ; Mosta; Imqabba; Qrendi; Victoria (Gozo) Domenica 19 Assunzione di Nostra Signora, Dingli; Żebbuġ; Imġarr; St Helen, Birkirkara; St Leonard, Kirkop; Our Lady of Lourdes, Paola; Stella Maris, Sliema Domenica 26 San Domenico, Birgu; Nostra Signora di Loreto, Għajnsielem (Gozo); San Bartolomeo, Għargħur; Marija Reġina, Marsa; San Giuseppe, Manikata; Conversione di San Paolo, Safi; St Julian, St Julians C
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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.
Mostre
Mercoledì 1 – venerdì 31 Inspired In China – Mostra d’Arte di artisti maltesi. Hotel Cavalieri, St. Julians. Questo evento annuale di marca riguarda le attività di scambio bilaterale di CCC per il quinto anno consecutivo, con capolavori di vari generi e stili che ritraggono esperienze di prima mano e impressioni della Cina, come tema principale di collegamento. Giovedì 2 – venerdì 31 Valletta e The Dominicans: un viaggio comune. Priorato dei Domenicani, St Dominic Street, Valletta. 10:00 - 16:00 Una mostra che racconta come la storia della città di La Valletta si sia intrecciata spesso con quella della comunità domenicana nella capitale. Informazione www.heritagemalta.com
Intrattenimento
Ogni mercoledì e 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. Ogni giovedì Notti maltesi al lungomare di La Valletta. Valletta Waterfront, La Valletta. Danze popolari, esposizioni di falconeria, bancarelle di artigianato e altro! www.vallettacruiseport.com Mercoledì 1 – venerdì 31 Island Of Enchantment. Victoria, Gozo. Una partitura originale di Gozo Live su un tema particolarmente rilevante per l'isola di Gozo. Gozo Live ospiterà il musical per otto settimane nella Citadella in Victoria, con due spettacoli settimanali. Email di informazione: gozolive2018@gmail.com Mercoledì 1 – sabato 4 The Farsons Beer Festival. Parco nazionale, Ta’ Qali. www.farsonsbeerfestival.com Giovedì 9 – domenica 12 Delicata Wine Festival. Upper Barrakka Gardens, Valletta. www.delicata.com Venerdì 10 e sabato 11 Il Festival internazionale dell'alimento di Malta – Edizione Gozo. Xewkija, Gozo. 18:00 Martedì 14 – giovedì 16 Glitch Festival. Gianpula l/o Rabat. www.glitchfestival.com Martedì 14 e mercoledì 15 Summer Daze. Varie sedi. Rita Ora e Martin Garrix tra gli altri artisti che vengono a Malta. www.summerdazemalta.com Giovedì 23 – sabato 25 Malta Mediterranean Literature Festival. Forte S. Elmo, Valletta. 20:00. Portare insieme scrittori e traduttori attivi. www.valletta2018.org Venerdì 24 – domenica 26 Malta Craft Beer Festival 2018. Forte S. Elmo, Valletta. www.craftbeerfestival.mt Venerdì 24 – domenica 26 Gozo Film Festival 2018. Cittadel, Gozo 20:30 Venerdì 31 – domenica 2 settembre Delicata Wine Festival. Nadur, Gozo. www.delicata.com
Teatro
Sabato 4 Giselle. Pjazza Teatru Rjal, Valletta. Interpretato da ballerini internazionali del Royal Swedish Ballet e Royal Ballet. Biglietti: ticketline.com.mt
Concerti
Mercoledì 22 Plini & Friends Concert. Valletta Campus Theatre. 19:30 Sabato 25 Edvin Marton: Stradivarius Concert Show. Pjazza Teatru Rjal, Valletta. 21:00-23:00. www.omegaevents.com.mt
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Sport
Domenica 12 Cross Country National Triathlon. Xgħajra. Un evento multi-sport. www.agones-sfc.eu
Eventi Nei Comuni
Ogni fine settimana I Love Xlendi. Xlendi, Gozo Venerdì 17 – domenica 19 Summer Carnival. San Pawl il-Baħar e Marsaskala. 17:30 Sabato 18 e domenica 19 The Cospicua Short Play Festival. Cospicua. 20:00
Servizi liturgici
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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Abercromby’s Bastion
An Enhanced Experience Within Fort St Elmo Since the official re-opening of the National War Museum at Upper Fort St Elmo in 2015, cleaning, conservation and restoration works were carried out on the bastion line enclosing the star-shaped fort. As a result, Abercromby’s Bastion was recently officially opened to the public, enhancing the already exciting experience within this 400-year-old fort. Fort St Elmo is a main feature for whoever visits Valletta. Strategically positioned at the tip of the Xeberras peninsula, it protects the Marsamxett and the Grand Harbour entrances. After the North African corsair attack of 1515 led by the dreaded Dragut, and various reports indicating another looming Ottoman attack, Grand Master De Homedes ordered the building of this fort. A star-shaped fort was constructed in six months by military engineer Pietro Pardo under the supervision of Knight Leone Strozzi. By 1565, a cavalier, a covertway, and a terraille were added, whilst a ravelin was hastily built just a few months before the Great Siege of 1565. After a month-long siege, the fort fell to the Ottomans on 23 June 1565. During said siege, the fort was literally destroyed and had to be reconstructed by the military
engineer Laparelli, retaining the same star shaped design incorporating a cavalier. Up to the mid-17th Century, few works were added to the fort. However,
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in the second half of the 17th century, works commenced on the construction of a bastion line, thus enclosing the star-shaped fort and creating more defences at the entrance of the two main Maltese harbours.
interment. A second marble plaque which commemorates both his original internment and re-burial was recently cleaned and conserved by Heritage Malta conservators and is now on display within said battery.
Two of these bastions became the last resting places of Captain Alexander Ball RN, the first Governor of Malta, while the other, known as St John’s bastion, became the resting place of Lieutenant General Sir Ralph Abercromby. Consequently, these bastions became respectively designated as Ball’s and Abercromby’s bastions.
Abercromby’s bastion was re-armed and re-fortified in the Victorian Era, and upgraded again on the eve of World War II. As a matter of fact, a number of gun emplacements were constructed to house the new twin 6-pdr QF guns. Whilst visiting Abercromby’s bastion, one can view the gun emplacements, surrounded by roofed semi-circular concrete shelters and concrete fire-control towers. These defences were essential in defeating the July 1941 e-boat attack on the Grand Harbour.
Abercromby’s Bastion are now officially opened to the public. Lieutenant General Sir Ralph Abercromby was the commander-in-chief of the British Mediterranean forces. He was tasked with the liberation of Egypt from what remained of the French army left there by Napoleon. Abercromby mastered and organised the British Army in Malta for said task, but was unfortunately seriously wounded during a French attack on 21 March 1801, ultimately dying on board the flagship H.M.S. Foudroyant on 28 March 1801. Abercrombie was brought to Malta for burial, where he was placed beneath the salient of St John's Bastion, within Fort St. Elmo. His remains were exhumed in 1871 when the bastion was restructured to accommodate novel artillery. Abercromby’s remains were once again placed to rest beneath what was now termed Abercromby’s Battery, where a marble plaque commemorates his original 1801
Along the enceinte surrounding the star-shaped fort, one can clearly understand the role of Fort St Elmo as the protector of the Grand and Marsamxett Harbours. The views are also breath-taking, especially when one climbs on the viewpoints next to Abercromby’s bastion, which was called Abercromby’s Left 12-pdr QF battery. Further along the enceinte, one can also view the casemated emplacement for 12.5 inch RML gun. The latter now showcases a British carronade on carriage and 7 carronade carriages. Fort St Elmo - National War Museum opens everyday between 0900hrs and 1800hrs, last admission at 1730hrs. For more information visit Heritage Malta website, www.heritagemalta.org, or the agency’s official facebook page.
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Mediterraneo Marine Park Entertainment, Education & Conservation As Malta's only marine park, the ‘Mediterraneo’ is a leading island attraction with tourists and locals alike. Boasting an enviable coastal location, the park promotes interactive participation with a varied selection of marine mammals including dolphins and sea lions, parrots and reptiles. Enjoying Malta's sunny climate, The Mediterraneo Marine Park remains open all year round. The park is conveniently located just off the main coast road enabling good transport links from most hotels and tourist accommodation. Part of the Costa Edutainment group, The Mediterraneo Marine Park advocates animal welfare through an interactive learning environment inspired by their motto "Education, Emotion and FUN". Visitors may participate in various animal interaction programmes which provide superb entertainment whilst increasing awareness and conservation responsibilities.
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The park has three main programmes which are held daily: The Dolphin Presentation, The Sea Lion Presentation and the Parrot Presentation. All of these presentations offer an amazing experience to aid a better understanding of the animals and an appreciation of their individual characteristics. The highlight of any visit to The Mediterraneo Marine Park has to be the Dolphin SWIM programme - a truly unique and once in a lifetime experience that is not to be missed! Some of the other species that visitors can also expect to see include: a Coati, Green wing Macaw, Amazons, Snakes, Tortoises, Iguanas, Turtles, Frogs, Toads, Spiders, Scorpions and Lizards. Further information may www.mediterraneopark.com.
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Grand Master’s Palace
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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
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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Local Councils Events Celebrating Tradition, GOZO ALIVE Folklore and Culture
August Sunday 19th Summer Carnival Triq ix-Xatt, Marsaskala. 19:30 The Summer Carnival was introduced to Marsaskala a few years ago. It was an immediate success since its first launch. Ever since, it has become an annual event which people look forward to.
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Thursday 30th – Saturday 1st September Cospicua Short Play Festival Various locations in Bormla. 20:00-23:00 The first edition of the Cospicua Short Play Festival. Following a meticulous selection process, the Bormla Local Council can confirm that six different plays (not exceeding 20 minutes each) shall be performed live in selected locations. The co-ordinators of the event have assured that the performers and plays be of the highest standard. The chosen locations aim to provide the visitor with an intimate environment which shall be accompanied by live performances from up to 10 actors per play. We shall also be ensuring that the amount of visitors per play be limited so as to keep a quiet ambience. The awards ceremony shall be held on Sunday 1st September. Those interested are to contact the local council or follow its facebook page where regular updated on the event are posted
Xlendi Events Saturday, 4th Sixth Ceramics Festival - 19:00 The Underground Flour Mill & Grain Silos will be open to visitors from 19:00 to 23:00. Special entrance fee of €2. Il-Fjakkolata Tradizzjonali tax-Xlendi (Ix-Xlendi Traditional Illumination of Bay with Torchlight Fires) 20:30 - 00.30 Saturday, 11th Il-Fjakkolata Tradizzjonali tax-Xlendi (Ix-Xlendi Traditional Illumination of Bay with Torchlight Fires) 20:30 - 00:30 Show by KAMA DUO - 21:00 Wednesday, 15th Il-Fjakkolata Tradizzjonali tax-Xlendi (Ix-Xlendi Traditional Illumination of Bay with Torchlight Fires) 20:30 - 00:30 Saturday, 18th Il-Fjakkolata Tradizzjonali tax-Xlendi (Ix-Xlendi Traditional Illumination of Bay with Torchlight Fires) 20:30 - 00:30 Show by CINI BROTHERS - 21:00 Saturday, 25th Il-Fjakkolata Tradizzjonali tax-Xlendi (Ix-Xlendi Traditional Illumination of Bay with Torchlight Fires) 20:30 - 00:30 Show by D CAPITAL’S BAND - 21:00 Friday, 31st Show by IX-XLENDI FOLK GROUP - 21:00
San Blas Bay © Photo by Daniel Cilia - Ministry For Gozo
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August 15 Santa Marija August is the peak of holiday season for most and the Maltese Islands host all sorts of visitors from those looking to enjoy the sun and beaches to those interested in culture and the various sites located across the islands. The climax of the Maltese Summer is on the 15th August, a public holiday, with the celebration of the feast of Santa Marija, the Assumption of Our Lady.
The arrival of the last ships of the convoy on 15 August 1942, coincided with the Feast of the Assumption (Santa Marija) and the name Santa Marija Convoy is still used. That day's public holiday and celebrations, in part, celebrate the arrival of the convoy. The attempt to run fifty ships past bombers, E-boats, minefields, and submarines has gone down in military history as one of the most important British strategic victories of the Second World War. However, it was at a cost of more than 400 lives, with only five of the original fourteen merchant ships reaching the Grand Harbour.
Images: Festa celebrations Š IMPACT PR
In Malta, this feast has a more special meaning because of the events which took place in 1942 when a convoy during Operation Pedestal which was a British operation to get desperately needed supplies to Malta during the Second World War. Malta was the base from which surface ships, submarines and aircraft attacked Axis convoys carrying essential supplies to the Italian and German armies in North Africa. In 1941–42,
Malta was effectively under siege, blockaded by Axis air and naval forces. To sustain Malta, the United Kingdom had to get convoys through at all costs. Despite serious losses, just enough supplies were delivered for Malta to survive, although it ceased to be an effective offensive base for much of 1942. The most crucial supply was fuel delivered by the SS Ohio, an American-built tanker with a British crew. The operation started on 9 August 1942, when the convoy sailed through the Strait of Gibraltar.
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NEVER SAY NO TO NOUGAT FESTA TIME ON MALTA AND GOZO SPANS FROM LATE SPRING THROUGH TO THE END OF SUMMER. WHILST EACH FESTA IS LINKED TO A RELIGIOUS COMMEMORATION, IT IS ALSO AN OPPORTUNIT Y FOR SOCIAL OPEN-AIR FESTIVITIES THAT INCLUDE STREET DÉCOR AND TRADITIONAL STREET VENDORS SELLING TYPICAL MALTESE FOOD.
One sweet attraction (literally) is traditional nougat. Called 'Qubbajt' by the Maltese, this is either of the soft or hard variety and comes in all shapes and sizes. Some of the older stands/stalls are particularly colourful and quaint and provide an excellent photographic opportunity. The story of how nougat was introduced to Malta is shrouded in mystery and legend. It is believed to have come here with the Knights of St John, however since this is a sweet of Middle Eastern culinary character, it may have earlier origins dating back to the times of the Arab or Turkish occupation. However, for those who have visited Italy, the nougat greatly resembles Italian torroncini. The key ingredients in nougat are sugar and nuts. Choosing between the hard and soft varieties is a matter of taste and strong or weak mandibles. The soft variety of nougat contains nuts, candied fruits and cherries. It is favoured by children most of whom go especially for the newer varieties that incorporate chocolate. The hard varieties have a high content of nuts with caramalised sugar to bind the bars together. Try a variety to see which you like best and note that each nougat vendor will have his own speciality for you to sample for free. Certainly, taking back home some brightly wrapped Maltese nougat will be a splendid way to remember your time at the village festa.
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