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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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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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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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Image: Valletta International Baroque Ensemble © Teatru Manoel
The third edition of the Valletta International Baroque Festival is upon us. Booking is well underway. The success of the Baroque Festival on the international cultural stage is evidenced by the growing interest from Tour Operators who are bringing in more overseas visitors specifically for this event. It is, therefore, advisable to book early for 2015 Festival as some events are already close to being sold out. With 21 events over 15 days in 7 venues the 2015 version builds on the success of the first two. The 2015 Festival is dedicated to the memory of Maltese composer Geronimo Abos as 2015 is the tercentennial anniversary of his birth. His music will be performed by Die Kölner Akademie, Passacaglia Ensemble (which features some of the UK’s leading period instrument players) and the Valletta International Baroque Ensemble. The Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment returns to perform the glorious Bach Passion according to St John in St. John’s Co-Cathedral which will be offset by Michelangelo Falvetti’s magnificent “Il Diluvio Universale”, performed by the Cappella Mediterranea under the baton of Leonardo Garcia Alarcon at St. Publius Church in Floriana, a new addition to the list of venues for 2015.
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Image: Countertenor Lestyn Davies © Marco Borgreve - Teatru Manoel
Image: Joanne Camilleri © Teatru Manoel
Image: Rebecca Hall © Joe Smith - Teatru Manoel
The Malta Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Peter Stark, will present an innovative programme of 20th century works inspired by the baroque which includes a flute concerto by Lukas Foss performed by the Orchestra’s own flautist Rebecca Hall. The Festival programme also includes music ranging from baroque piano transcriptions of music by Bach, Handel and Gluck performed by Dmytro Sukhovienko to sacred and profane baroque music from the Americas performed by Ensemble Villancico and Handel concert arias presented by Robert King conducting The King’s Consort and countertenor Iestyn Davies. Bach features strongly in this Festival; his Cello suites are performed by the world-renowned Sigiswald Kuijken who will play on that rare instrument a violoncello da spalla and his Goldberg Variations by local pianist Joanne Camilleri. The European Union Baroque Ensemble will perform music by Handel and his London friends and the Festival’s resident ensemble, the Valletta International Baroque Ensemble (VIBE) will perform at two concerts. The Festival also includes events specifically for children and culminates with the Baroque Festival Ball which will be held in Teatru Manoel. To book: www.vallettainternationalbaroque.com.mt or www.teatrumanoel.com.mt
Image: Dmytro Sukhovienko © eatru Manoel
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Swinging In The New Year
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When inaugurating the new theatrical season with 'The Maltese Swingers' the Mediterranean Conference Centre will be making its own contribution to the countless of ways one may go about 'Swinging in the New Year'.
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To help both the experienced and the initiate swinger warm up to the task, renowned Mro Sigmund Mifsud has assembled a 25 piece orchestra, versatile singers Daniel Cauchi and Luisana Bartolo, the Electro Swing Band, a strong troupe of backing vocals and a host of popular DJ's, thus creating an amazing sound which has to be experienced, rather than described.
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This very latest of a musical craze that is sweeping the sophisticated halls of Europe and the States, combining the evolvement of the big-band idiom fashioned by the likes of Duke Ellington and others of the 30s and 40s with contemporary electronic-jazz-hip-rock sounds, will hit the local Mediterranean Conference Centre boards on Friday 30th January at 8.00pm. Bookings on www.mcc.com.mt, or phone 25595750/1
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USHERING A NEW BEGINNING Image: Sunset over Xlendi Bay © Daniel Cilia - www.visitgozo.com
After celebrating the new year, and spelling out resolutions, the month of January is a time to rediscover oneself and get ready for a new start. There is no better place to do this than Gozo. With its tranquil environments and charm, the island is the best opportunity to enjoy an inspiring personal experience. One can opt for one of the five star spa facilities, that offer a wide range of treatments and therapies from across the world as well as saunas, jacuzzis, steam rooms and indoor swimming pools. One can also try the Oriental Hammam experiences and the authentic Indian Ayurveda, leading to rejuvenation, and deep relaxation. Yoga, pilates and aquaerobics are also available.
Image: Kempinski Hotel San Lawrenz © www.visitgozo.com
Image: Spa area at Ta’ Çenç Hotel and Spa © Rene Rossignaud - www.visitgozo.com
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Image: Gozo countryside © Daniel Cilia - www.visitgozo.com
Ulysses’s stop over on the island of Gozo, on his journey to Ithaca, must not be seen only within the literal sense. It opens up on the wider discourse of man’s journey to find oneself. The prehistoric temples of Ìgantija, a UNESCO world heritage site and the oldest free standing structure in the world, points to Gozo’s ancient link to the eternal. It is said that Gozo together with Malta was a destination for religious pilgrims from all over the Mediterranean. Gozo’s ruggedness and untouched nature offer also an opportunity for those who need to immerse themselves in nature. For the more adventurous, outdoor sport abounds - abseiling, climbing and kayaking are among the wide choice. January can still offer mild winter days which make it ideal to practise these sports. Walking along Gozo’s coastline provides a feast to the senses: imagine a yoga session whilst admiring the sunset in Dwejra. Gozo’s hotels offer relaxation and comfort. The same can be said for the converted farmhouses and houses of character which dot the island’s countryside, and also the retreat houses and monasteries which offer an unusual experience, but surely a spiritual one, whilst staying in Gozo.
Gozo Intricately beautiful
www.gozo.gov.mt
Image: Sunrise over valley from Ûebbu© - © Daniel Cilia, Ministry for Gozo
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Timpana
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Image: Š IMPACT PR
The Sicilian and Italian influences on our local palates are many and varied, but the most obvious rub-off is certainly the copious use of pasta. Yet as in many other cases, the locals have adopted this dish with much gusto, giving it their own intrinsic interpretation along the way. While Pasta with Ragu alla Bolognese and Penne all' Amatriciana are popular recipes all around, some more traditionally Maltese pasta recipes include Timpana. Timpana is a pastry covered baked macaroni, consisting of cooked macaroni tossed in tomato sauce with minced meat, as well as other ingredients such as hard-boiled eggs, cheese and other ingredients. Raw egg is added as a binder and the whole mix is covered with a thin layer of dough on the surface. The dish is then baked until the surface turns a lovely golden brown in colour, at which point the Timpana is ready. This dish very often prepared as a started for family gatherings and most families would surely be having Timpana at New Year's Day for lunch.
Óal Saflieni Hypogeum The Óal Saflieni Hypogeum, an underground cemetery used by Malta's prehistoric society, is an exceptional prehistoric monument testifying the artistic and architectural accomplishments of this prehistoric culture. It was used for burial throughout the Ûebbu©, Ìgantija and Tarxien Phases of Maltese Prehistory, spanning from around 4000BC to 2500BC. The Hypogeum is found in Paola close to the Tarxien Temples, the two sites being partly contemporary and possibly used by the same society.
The site was excavated between 1904 and 1911, and consists of a series of rock-cut oval chambers set on three different levels, one lying below the other. Most of the rock-cut chambers are oval in plan whilst some chambers' walls and ceilings hold unique wall-paintings in red ochre depicting spiral and honey-comb designs; the only prehistoric wall paintings found on the Maltese Islands. One of the chambers decorated in red ochre holds a small niche which echoes when someone with a deep voice speaks into it. This effect may not have been created intentionally by those who carved out the chamber and niche; however, it would have surely been exploited as part of the rituals that took place within the chambers. The burial ritual that was used had more than one stage. It appears that bodies were probably left exposed until the flesh had decomposed and fallen off. The remaining bones were then gathered and buried within the chambers, together with what appear to be some of the personal belongings of the individual. Copious amounts of red ochre, a mineral pigment, were deposited with the bones as part of the ritual, perhaps to infuse the bones with the colour of blood and life. Individuals were not buried separately, but piled onto each other in a vast ossuary.
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Perhaps one of the most striking characteristics of this site is that some areas are hewn in imitation of the architecture of contemporary above-ground Temples. These carved imitations of megalithic interiors found in the Hypogeum are of tremendous importance, for a number of reasons. The first reason is that they shed light on the way that the megalithic ‘temples’ may have been roofed originally. In the Hypogeum chambers that were carved to represent megalithic interiors, the roofs were carved to imitate a built roof of corbelled masonry, with one ring of stone overhanging the one below, in order to span the chamber. Excavation of the Hypogeum yielded a wealth of archaeological material. The most striking finds are the stone and clay figurines. These depict human figures which are seated, standing or even lying down. The most impressive of these figures is that showing a woman sleeping on a bed or 'couch', popularly known as the 'Sleeping Lady'. This figure is a work of art in itself portraying a keen eye for detail. The 'lady' is depicted with her right hand clasping a pillow on which her head rests, whilst her left hand is resting gently on her right elbow. The bed she is lying on is slightly concave as though it is bending under the weight of the figure it is supporting. Take the opportunity to visit this unique site, by booking your tickets online on https://booking.heritagemalta.org/ during the holiday season – the only time of the year you can easily find available tickets! Images: © Heritage Malta
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