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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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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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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
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Independence Unabhängigkeit L’indépendance L’Indipendenza
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JULY/ DAY BY DAY Feasts and Events
Festa Celebration: A typical Maltese 'festa' with band marches and fireworks displays on the eve, and religious procession, band marches and fireworks on the day. Friday 1 Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Fleur-de-Lys. 42,58,110,X3 Sunday 3 Visitation. G˙arb, (Gozo) 312;Immaculate Conception, Óamrun 42,51,52,53,58,61,62,63,218,209; St. Andrew, Óal Luqa 71,72,218; St. Paul, Rabat 51,52,53,56, 181,201; Our Lady of Lourdes, Qrendi 71,72, 117,218; Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, Sliema 21,110. Sunday 10 The Annunciation, Óal Balzan 54,106; Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Fgura 90,91,92,93,94,120,121,204,N10; Our Lady of Mount Carmel, GΩira 13,14,15,16,203,N13,X2; St. Joseph, Óal Kirkop 71,117,218; Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Kerçem (Gozo) 313. Saturday 16 Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Ta’ Óamet, Xewkija (Gozo) 302. Sunday 17 St. Joseph, Kalkara 3,213; St. Joseph, Msida 13, 14,15,16, 21,22,24,25,31,32,41,43,44,45,46; St. Sebastian, Óal Qormi 61,62,209; Our Lady of Holy Doctrine, Óal Tarxien 81,82, 84,85,88,206; St. George, Victoria, (Gozo). 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313 Sunday 24 Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Ûurrieq 73,117; St. Margaret, Sannat (Gozo). 305 Tuesday 26 St. Anna, Dwejra Gozo). 311 Friday 29 St. Martha, Victoria (Gozo). 308,309,310,311,312,313 Sunday 31 Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Balluta 13,14,16,110, 202, 212,222,225,233,N13; St. Anne, Marsaskala 92,124,N10; Our Lady of Pompei, Marsaxlokk 81,119,210; Christ the King, Paola 2,3,4,213; St. Venera, Santa Venera 64; Our Lady of Sorrows, St. Paul’s Bay 41,42,49,221,222,223,225,250,N11; St. Joseph, Ûebbu© 61,209; St. Lawrence, San Lawrenz (Gozo) 311. Changing of the guard Friday 29 St. George’s Square, Valletta. 10:30. Formal Ceremony in which sentries providing ceremonial guard duties at important institutions are relieved by new sentries. ** ••
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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 14:00 - 16:30. Victorian Garrison. Fort Rinella, th Kalkara. 19 Century Victorian soldiers take visitors on an animated th tour around the Fort recreating daily life of late 19 century British garrison. Visitors may fire a cannon or a soldier’s musket. 3, 213 Sunday 3 & Sunday 10 In Guardia Parade, Grandmaster’s Palace, Valletta, 11:00. **
Theatre
Sunday 3 Princess and the Pea , Mediterrean Conference Centre, Valletta ** Friday 15 – Sunday 24 A Midsummer Night’s Dream, San Anton Garden, Óal Balzan. 50,54,56,106,181,182,X3 Friday 22 Pinocchio, Mediterrean Conference Centre, Valletta **
Concerts
Friday 1 Youth for Youth – Malta Youth Orchestra Lisa Maria Memorial Concert, Pjazza Teatru Rjal, Valletta (www.maltaorchestra.com) ** Sunday 3 Concert under the Stars, Ta’ Frenç (Gozo) Every Wednesday and Thursday 14 Rock of Ages, City Theatre, Valletta (http://www.rockofagesmalta.com) (see page 21) ** Tuesday 12 Concert by St. Swithun’s Church, St Paul’s Anglican Cathedral, Valletta. ** Wednesday 13 – Thursday 14 Concert by Clare College Cambridge & Friends, St Paul’s Anglican Cathedral, Valletta. Programme includes pieces from Tallis, Bach, Mozart, Schubert, Fauré, Duruflé and Rutter. ** Thursday 28 Joseph Calleja 2016 The Granaries, Floriana. As guest artist this year there will be legendary singer-songwriter Antonello Venditti. ** Friday 29 Uriah Heep Live in Malta, Grand Harbour, Valletta.(see page 17) **
Entertainment
Saturday 2 PyroStars 2016, Óal Luqa 71,72,218 Friday 1- Monday 11 Victoria International Arts Festival, Victoria (Gozo). www.viaf.org 308,309,310,311,312,313 Sunday 5 –Tuesday 8 Sunscape Festival, Ramla Bay (Gozo) www.sunscapefestival.eu 302,322 Friday 8 – Monday 18 Malta International Arts Festival, Valletta. The 11th edition of the Malta International Arts Festival (MIAF) will see the participation of renowned international and local artists presenting
different art forms of exceptional quality. The varied programme, appeals to many people interested in different things, including music, dance, theatre, installations, film, literature, poetry, site-specific work and more. (www.maltaartsfestival.org)(see page 15) ** Saturday 9 The Bacon Festival, Ûejtun 81,84,206 Friday 15 – Sunday 17 Marsovin Wine Festival, The Hastings Garden, Valletta. www.marsovinwinefestival.com ** Sunday 17- Sunday 31 Violin and Friends International Music Festival. www.vfimf.com Thursday 21- Saturday 23 Malta Jazz Festival, Valletta. The 26th edition of the festival intends to create a vibrant jazz atmosphere all around Valletta. www.maltajazzfestival.org (see page 17) ** Friday 22 – Sunday 31 Farsons Beer Festival, Ta’ Qali National Park, Ta’ Qali. Organised by local brewers Farsons, the annual festival is one of the many highlights of the Maltese summer dishing up live music, comedy acts, food stalls and of course an abundance of beers, not just made in Malta but also from around the world. www.farsonsbeerfestival.com (see page19) 56
Sports Friday 29 –Sunday 31 The Malta eSports Festival 2016 Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta. Three days of top level local eSports competitions combined with on-stage entertainment and a live audience. Players and visitors are more than welcome to be part of our fourth edition of the Malta eSports Festival, our annual celebration of eSports and video games. **
Local Council Events All month Festa tal-Ilsien Malti (it-Tieni Edizzjoni), Il-Fgura
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91, 92, 93, 94,120,121,204,N10 Sunday 3 Infiorata, G˙arb (Gozo). 312 Saturday 9 Festival of Figs and Maltese typical products, Xag˙ra (Gozo) (see page 23) 307 Friday 15- Sunday 17 Sliema Arts Festival, Tas-Sliema (see page 23) 13,14,16,202,212,222,225,233 Saturday 23 – Sunday 24 Connecting Through Cultures, Ta’ Xbiex(see page 23) 15 Thursday 28 – Sunday 31 Iljieli Melle˙in, Mellie˙a(see page 29) 41, 42, 49, 250
Religious Services
Monday to 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, Mellieha 10:00. Holy mass in English. Every Sunday St Andrew's Scots Church, Valletta. 10:30. Sunday Service in English. www.saintandrewsmalta.com Every Sunday St Barbara Church , Valletta. 10:00 (French), 11:00 (German), 12:00 (English). Every Sunday St Paul's Pro-Cathedral, Valletta. 11.00. Sunday Anglican Service in English. Every Sunday Holy Trinity Church, Sliema 09:30. Sunday Anglican Service in English. Every Sunday St Catherine d'Italia, Valletta. 10:30. Holy mass in Italian. For more information call on 22915440. Every Sunday Bible Baptist Church, GΩira. 10:15 & 19:00. Free transport provided from most areas. 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. 10:30 First Sunday of the month. Quaker meeting for worship. Church Hall, Holy Trinity Church, Sliema. 11:00 ** All routes to Valletta (Pass also from Floriana) 1,2,3,4,13,14,15,16,21,22,24,25,31,32,35,41,42,43,44,45, 46,49,50,51,52,53,54,56,58,61,62,63,64,71,72,73,74,80,81,82,83,84,85,88, 91, 92, 93, 94,122,130,133, 250, 260 X4 & N13
Museums Heritage Malta sites and museums open Monday – Sunday 09:00 – 17:00, last admission 16:30. Visits to the Hypogeum to be booked in advance. info@heritagemalta.org State Rooms at Grand Master’s Palace open Monday – Sunday except Thursday 10:00 – 17:00. Last admission 16:30. Fort Rinella at Kalkara. Monday to Saturday 10:00 – 17.00. Malta at War Museum, Vittoriosa. Tuesday to Sunday 10:00 – 16:30. Malta Aviation Museum, Ta' Qali, Monday to Friday 09:00 – 17:00, Saturdays & Sundays 09:30 – 17:00. Palazzo Falson, Mdina. Tuesday to 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
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JULLIET/ au jour le jour Fêtes et Evénements
Célébration de Festa: 'Fête' traditionnelle maltaise avec fanfare et feu d'artifice la veille et, procession religieuse, fanfare et feu d'artifice le jour de la fête. Vendredi 1er Notre Dame du Carmel, Fleur-de-Lys. 42,58,110, X3 Dimanche 3 Fête de la Visitation. G˙arb, (Gozo) 312; L'Immaculée Conception, Hamrun 42,51,52,53,58,61, 62,63,218,209; St. André, Óal Luqa 71,72,218; St. Paul, Rabat 51,52,53,56,181,201; Notre Dame de Lourdes, Qrendi 71, 72, 117, 218; Notre Dame du Sacré Cœur, Sliema 21,110. Dimanche 10 L'Annonciation, Óal Balzan 54,106; Notre Dame du Carmel, Fgura 90,91,92,93,94,120,121,204,N10; Notre Dame du Carmel, GΩira 13,14,15,16,203,N13,X2; St. Joseph, Óal Kirkop 71,117,218; Notre Dame du Perpétuel Secours, Kerçem (Gozo) 313. Samedi 16 Notre Dame du Carmel, Ta' Óamet, Xewkija (Gozo) 302. Dimanche 17 St. Joseph, 3,213; St. Joseph, Msida 13, 14, 15,16,21,22,24,25,31,32,41,43,44,45,46; St. Sébastien, Óal Qormi 61, 62, 209; Notre Dame de la Sainte Doctrine, Óal Tarxien 8 1 , 8 2 , 84,85,88,206; St. Georges, Victoria, (Gozo) 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313 Dimanche 24 Notre Dame du Carmel, Ûurrieq 73,117; Ste. Marguerite, Sannat (Gozo) 305 Mardi 26 Ste. Anne, Dwejra (Gozo). 311 Vendredi 29 Ste. Marthe, Victoria (Gozo). 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313 Dimanche 31 Notre Dame du Carmel, Balluta 13, 14, 16, 110, 202, 212, 222, 225,233,N13; Ste. Anne, Marsaskala 92,124,N10; Notre Dame de Pompeii, Marsaxlokk 81,119,210; Christ le Roi, Paola 2,3,4,213; Ste. Venera, Santa Venera 64; Notre Dame des Douleurs, St. Paul's Bay 41, 42, 49, 221, 222, 223, 225, 250, N11; St.Joseph, Ûebbu© 61,209; St. Laurent, San Lawrenz (Gozo) 311. Relève de la Garde Vendredi 29 St. George's Square, La Valette. 10:30. Cérémonie officielle où des soldats assurant la faction devant les institutions importantes pendant les cérémonies officielles se remplacent par d'autres. ** •
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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. 12h:00 & 16h:00 respectivement. ** Lundi - Samedi 14h:00 - 16h:30. Garnison de soldats de l'époque victorienne. Fort Rinella, Kalkara. Des soldats en uniforme victorienne du 19e siècle font une visite guidée animée aux visiteurs autour du fort reconstituant ainsi la vie quotidienne d'une garnison britannique de la fin du 19e siècle. Les visiteurs peuvent tirer un canon ou le mousqueton d'un soldat. 3,213 Dimanche 3 & Dimanche 10 Parade In Guardia, Palais des Grand-Maîtres, La Valette, 11:00. **
Théâtre
Dimanche 3 La Princesse au Petit Pois, Centre Méditerranéen des Conférences, La Valette ** Vendredi 15 - Dimanche 24 Songe d'Une Nuit d'Eté, Jardin de San Anton, Hal Balzan. 50,54,56,106,181,182,X3 Vendredi 22 Pinocchio Centre Méditerranéen des Conférences, La Valette **
Concerts
Vendredi 1er Youth for Youth - Malta Youth Orchestra Lisa Maria Memorial Concert, Pjazza Teatru Rjal, La Valette (www.maltaorchestra.com) ** Dimanche 3 Concert under the Stars, (Concert à la Belle Etoile). Ta' Frenç (Gozo) Chaque mercredi et le jeudi 14 Rock of Ages,(Concert de musique rock) City Theatre, La Valette (http://www.rockofagesmalta.com) (voir page 21) ** Mardi 12 Concert by St. Swithun's Church, Cathédrale anglicane de St Paul, La Valette. ** Mercredi 13 - Jeudi 14 Concert de Clare College Cambridge & Friends, Cathédrale anglicane de St Paul, La Valette. Au programme des pièces de Tallis, Bach, Mozart, Schubert, Fauré, Duruflé et Rutter. ** Jeudi 28 Joseph Calleja 2016 The Granaries, Floriana. L'artiste invité de cette année : le légendaire auteur-compositeur Antonello Venditti. ** Vendredi 29 Uriah Heep Live in Malta, (Concert live) Grand Port de Malte, La Valette.(voir page17) **
Divertissement
Samedi 2 Pyro Stars 2016, Óal Luqa 71,72,218 Vendredi 1er - Lundi 11 Victoria International Arts Festival, Victoria (Gozo). www.viaf.org org 308,309,310,311,312,313
Dimanche 5 - Mardi 8 Sunscape Festival, Ramla Bay (Gozo) www.sunscapefestival.eu 302,322 Vendredi 8 - Lundi 18 Malta International Arts Festival, La Valette. La 11e édition du Malta International Arts Festival (MIAF) verra la participation d'artistes de renommée mondiale et d'artistes locaux qui présenteront différentes formes d'art d'une qualité exceptionnelle. Le programme varié, interpelle de nombreuses personnes qui s'intéressent à tout, y compris la musique, la danse, le théâtre, les installations, le cinéma, la littérature, la poésie, des œuvres in situ et plus. www.maltaartsfestival.org (voir page 15) ** Samedi 9 Festival du Bacon, Ûejtun 81,84,206 Samedi 15 - Dimanche 17 Festival du vin Marsovin, Jardin de Hastings, La Valette. www.marsovinwinefestival.com ** Dimanche 17- Dimanche 31 Violin and Friends International Music Festival. www.vfimf.com Jeudi 21- Samedi 23 Malta Jazz Festival, La Valette. La 26e édition du festival vise de créer une ambiance vibrante de jazz tout autour de La Valette. www.maltajazzfestival.org (voir page 17 ) ** Vendredi 22 - Dimanche 31 Festival des Bières Farsons, Ta' Qali National Park, Ta' Qali. Organisé par les brasseurs locaux Farsons, ce festival annuel est l'un des plusieurs événements incontournables de l'été maltais offrant musique live, numéros comiques, stands de nourriture et bien entendu des bières en abondance, non seulement celles produites à Malte mais d'autres venant du monde entier. www.farsonsbeerfestival.com (voir page 19) 56
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Vendredi 29 - Dimanche 31 Festival eSports de Malte 2016 Centre Méditerranéen des Conférences, La Valette. Trois jours de compétitions de haut calibre d'eSports local avec spectacle sur scène devant un public. Les joueurs et les visiteurs sont cordialement invités à participer à la quatrième édition du Festival eSports de Malte, notre célébration annuelle d'eSports et de jeux vidéo. **
Evénements organisés par les Conseils Municipaux
Tout au long de ce mois-ci Festa tal-Ilsien Malti (Fête de la Langue Maltaise)(Deuxième édition), Il-Fgura 90, 91, 92, 93, 94,120,121, 204, N10 Dimanche 3 Infiorata, G˙arb (Gozo). (Festival des Fleurs) 312 Samedi 9 Festival de la Figue et des produits typiques maltais, Xag˙ra (Gozo)(voir page 23) 307 Vendredi 15- Dimanche 17 Sliema Arts Festival, Sliema (voir page 23) 13,14,16,202,212,222,225,233 Samedi 23 - Dimanche 24 Connecting Through Cultures, Ta' Xbiex (Voir page 23) 15 Jeudi 28 - Dimanche 31 Iljieli Melle˙in,(Soirées à Mellie˙a) Mellie˙a(voir page 29) 41,42,49,250
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. Chaque Dimanche St Andrew's Scots Church, La Valette. 10:30. Service en anglais. Chaque Dimanche St Barbara Church, La Valette. 10:00 (français), 11:00 (allemand), 12:00 (anglais). Chaque Dimanche Pro-Cathédrale de St Paul, La Valette. 11.00. Service Anglican en anglais. Chaque Dimanche Holy Trinity Church, Sliema 09:30. Service Anglican du dimanche en anglais. Chaque Dimanche St Catherine d'Italia, La Valette 10:30. Messe en italien. Pour de plus amples renseignements appelez le 22915440. Dimanches et fêtes Le Sanctuaire de Notre Dame, Mellie˙a 10:00 Service en anglais. Chaque Dimanche Bible Baptist Church, GΩira. 10:15 & 19:00. Free transport provided from most areas. 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. 10:30 Premier dimanche du mois. Quaker meeting. Hall d’Eglise, Holy Trinity Church, Sliema. 11:00 (allemand) ** Routes Valletta (par Floriana) 1,2,3,4,13,14,15,16,21,22,24,25,31,32,35,41,42,43,44,45, 46,49,50,51,52,53,54,56,58,61,62,63,64,71,72,73,74,80,81,82,83,84,85,88, 91, 92, 93, 94,122,130,133, 250, 260 X4 & N13
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Les sites et les musées nationaux de Heritage Malta sont ouverts du Lundi au Dimanche, 09h 00 – 17h 00, dernière entrée 16:30. Pour visite à l’Hypogée il est nécessaire de réserver à l’avance. info@heritagemalta.org. Les salles de réception officielles du Palais des Grands Maîtres sont ouvertes du Lundi au Dimanche, sauf le Jeudi, 10h 00 – 17h 00, dernière entrée 16h 30. Fort Rinella à Kalkara. Fort côtier datant de la fin du 19 ème siècle célèbre pour son canon géant de 100 tonnes, le plus grand dans le monde. Lundi – Samedi, 10h 00 – 17h 00. Musée de la guerre, Vittoriosa. Musée consacré à la vie quotidienne des Maltais durant la Seconde guerre mondiale. Son abri, creusé à même la roche calcaire, est une curiosité à ne pas rater. Mardi - Dimanche 10h 00 – 16h 30. Musée de l’aviation de Malte, Ta' Qali. Du Lundi au Vendredi, 09h 00 – 17h 00, Samedi & Dimanche 09h 30 - 17h 00. Palazzo Falson, Mdina. Tuesday to 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
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One Exhibition, Two Venues & A Multitude Of Facets Heritage Malta’s forthcoming major exhibition, in collaboration with Malta Libraries, commemorates the 450th anniversary since the laying of the first stone of the city of Valletta.
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The story behind the city of Valletta is not only one of knights, buildings and historical happenings but a story of the people of Malta, Maltese society and the life of all those who in these last 450 years inhabited or walked the streets of the city – a UNESCO World Heritage Site – built during the baroque period. The exhibition seeks to explore all these aspects in what has now become synonymous of Heritage Malta that is an exhibition of international standards from socio-didactical purposes right down to the design.
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Valletta 1566, Melita Renascens is a first in its nature especially due to the innovative set-up split between two venues, namely the National Library and the site of the former National War Museum at Fort St Elmo. “It is important to stress that these are not two complimentary stand-alone exhibitions but one story-line split between two venues. Having said this, a person visiting only one of the two venues will not get the full picture but on the other hand will get enough information with regard to one of the aspects of the vast history of Valletta. It’s one exhibition with two venues but each venue has a beginning and an end. Both venues share the same catalogue, design and general concept” stated Mr. Godwin Vella, Heritage Malta’s Head Curator. The challenge presented when thinking of the general concept of such an exhibition was not only linked to Valletta’s history spanning 450 years but also to the fact that such an exhibition has to represent the development of the life and culture of the Maltese islands in these four and a half centuries. “Valletta was the gateway to Malta. It was not simply the capital city. Anyone arriving or leaving Malta did this through Valletta with Porta del Monte (Victoria Gate) serving as the main entrance. In this area you had the customs, the works registry, the health inspection office and also a number of large warehouses which are still present till this very day. It was today’s airport and today’s Freeport if you like.”
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12 l 13 “The concept of the design of the exhibition is to replicate the grid layout of Valletta, a new and modern concept for the 16th century. Thus, as much as possible the visitor will visit the exhibition by walking through ‘streets’ with the artifacts and their furniture serving as the building blocks. The exhibition is divided into eleven ‘chapters’, each chapter in turn divided into themes and sub-themes, thus the whole exhibition will be reflecting what Valletta represented in the past and what it represents today” added Mr. Pierre Bonello, the manager in charge of the design of the exhibition. When setting up such an exhibition, Heritage Malta seeks to choose the most apt artifacts to display and this could be rather challenging when holding an exhibition incorporating four and a half centuries of history. “We tried to give importance to certain objects which are most of the time overlooked by the public, such as the Chinese vases we normally find at the Palace and which are in reality gifts which were given to the Grandmaster of the time. Through these artifacts we intend showing all facets of the magnificent city which is our capital, that is the physical ambience, the political and administrative role of Valletta (for most of the 450 years the islands were governed from Valletta) and the social life within the city walls right up to the contemporary.”
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The run-up to this intriguing and fascinating major exhibition has begun and the preparations are greatly underway for what is to be another hallmark in the series of high standard exhibitions organized by the national agency for the museums, conservation practice and cultural heritage. “Setting-up such exhibitions are always a big challenge, especially since all the work involved is carried out by the same staff that has to maintain all the other museums and sites, so the pressure increases a lot. Installing one ‘chapter’ at the National Library increases such pressure even more, because staff must be divided in two totally different areas. Innovation is always present but not in the same dosage. The size and structural limitations at both venues restrict us a bit, however the visitor is guaranteed that his experience will be a very fulfilling one, both academically and aesthetically” added Mr. Bonello. The exhibition will open at the National Library and the Former National War Museum at lower Fort St. Elmo as from the end of July 2016 and shall remain open for a whole year.
Images: © Heritage Malta.
For more information about Melita Renascens and other events organized by Heritage Malta one can visit the official website www.heritagemalta.org or follow the official facebook page.
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Malta International Arts Festival 2016 The 11th edition of the Malta International Arts Festival (MIAF), which will be taking place from the 8th to the 18th July, The festival will see the participation of renowned international and local artists, will consist of 15 performances spread over 10 consecutive nights. Image: Rite of Spring
The aim of the MIAF is to present different art forms of exceptional quality which allows the audience to enter into a serene and magical world through visual art, film, music and dance events. “One of the strongest statements throughout this festival is our creative and brave ‘no boundaries’ approach in terms of conceptual art across all the art forms we are representing, and taking the risk of jumping into the unknown; as well as the idea of building new partnerships and creating some unique things through them”, said the festival’s Artistic Director Michelle Castelletti. The artistic team have worked together to create a varied programme, appealing to many people interested in different things.
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The festival will have a number of free events, as well as an interactive installation. BANDLI, will be set up at Pjazza San Ġorġ throughout the duration of the festival, will consist of eight montion sensored swings,that will trigger sonds of different instruments. Through the interactive engagement of the public the whole structure will be brought to life like a music ensemble. The swings can be used by adults and children alike, together creating kaleidoscopic compositions depending on their swinging movements. Another exceptional event taking place during this year’s festival, will be an evening of music by one of the world’s most loved and respected composers Arvo Pärt. Pärt is known for his tintinnabuli style, a compsitional technique which he created. Key works will be performed by the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra under the direction of Brian Schembri at the beautiful co-cathedral of St. John.
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More information about the festival, and details about events as they are published can be obtained from: http://maltaartsfestival.org/
Image: MOVEO
Image: Ûfin Malta
Image: Ballet Boyz
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The Malta Jazz Festival 2016 Spreading Jazz Music All Over Malta 21-23 July "The jazz world is constantly evolving. And so is the Malta Jazz Festival. With one foot in the past and another one in the future, we keep adjusting to contemporary trends whilst respecting tradition, ” Sandro Zerafa, Artistic Director for the Malta Jazz Festival. The 26th edition of the Malta Jazz Festival intends to create a vibrant jazz atmosphere all around Valletta. Opening Thursday night at the City Gate Entrance will be Oliver Degabriele Trio featuring Damien Fleau. The festival will then move to the front of the Law Courts at 21:00 where The South Sound Experience featuring Joe Debono followed by the world-known Cuban pianist Harold López-Nussa will perform. Both events are free of charge. Image: Omer Avita
On Friday night, The Fringe Youth Jazz Ensemble, medium-sized jazz ensemble will feature the best of young talent from Malta and France, will open the evening with a repertoire that will be presented for the first time. Following them, the pianist Marcus Roberts, who lost his sight as a child and is best known for the development of a new approach to jazz trio performance. Closing off the night will be world famous Mike Stern and Bill Evans, accompanied by the legendary drummer Dennis Chambers and Rolling Sontes’ bassist Darryl Jones. Saturday night Dominic Galea will perform alongside Clark Tracey. Israeli-American Omer Avital, who has being described as ‘a pioneer in combining jazz with a myriad world music elements’ is an Israeli-American who plays the double bass and the oud but is also a composer and bandleader, will follow. Closing the festival is twice Grammy award winner Snarky Puppy, who is currently one of the most sought-after bands in the jazz world, is a collective of nearly 40 musicians, with a line-up which is often in flux and collaborates with a variety of artists.
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Image: Snarky Puppy
Jazz on the Fringe Mid-day Concerts are being introduced this summer free of charge during the 19th to the 23rd of July. Masterclasses will be offered again by some of the festival’s participants to all interested musicians.
Tickets can be bought from www.ticketline.com.mt. Visit maltajazzfestival.org for more information.
URIAH HEEP LIVE IN MALTA 29 July will be a day of celebration for all Maltese rock fans. The legendary classic rock band Uriah Heep will be performing live at Ta’ Liesse, Grand Harbour, Valletta. Along with Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath and Deep Purple, Uriah Heep is one of the top rock bands which defined that sound of classic rock. Songs like The Wizard, Easy Livin’, Sunrise, Sweet Freedom, Gypsy, Look At Yourself and many others remain some of the best of all time. Generation after generation of fans continued to love their music and to date they have sold over 40 million albums worldwide. Uriah Heep have rewarded their worldwide fans with constant touring around the globe. After over four decades of touring they are showing no signs of slowing down. Over the last year, they have filled arena-sized venues in the Balkans, Germany, Japan, the Netherlands, Russia and Scandinavia. To make this gig truly special, and a homecoming of sorts, Uriah Heep’s keyboardist extraordinaire is Phil Lanzon, who is of Maltese descent. The Maltese bands Crux and Nomad Son will be opening. Doors open at 19:30. This concert is being organised by the festivals division of Arts Council Malta and is supported by the Malta Gaming Authority and Hard Rock Café. Tickets from www.ticketline.com.mt
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The Farsons Beer Festival 22 to 31 July
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A line-up of music, beers and live entertainment! The 36th edition of the Farsons Beer Festival promises to be one of Malta’s hottest summer celebrations. Running over 10 days, the summer outdoor festival will bring together the best local music, beer and entertainment at Malta’s Ta’ Qali National Park. One of Malta’s most awaited summer annual events, which draws thousands of festival goers every night, the festival will once again feature over 50 local and international artists and performances and no less than 30 bars and food stalls, offering a wide and diverse choice of food and award-winning beers. A major event, with a free entrance, that is not to be missed. Farsons Beer Festival is an attraction for all, young and the young at heart as well as families to enjoy the music, and fun while having a great night out. For updates please visit: www.farsonsbeerfestival.com or follow the facebook page www.facebook.com/ thefarsonsbeerfestival.
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Rock of Ages is heading to Malta! Set in Los Angeles' infamous Sunset Strip, the Rock of Ages musical tells the story of Drew Boley, a boy from South Detroit, and Sherrie Christian, a small-town girl, who are both in LA to chase their dreams of making it big and falling in love.
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The story, written by Chris D’Arienzo, is built around some of the biggest tracks of the 1980s Glam Metal scene, and will take you back to the time of big bands with big egos, playing big guitar solos and sporting even bigger hair! In fact, this five-time Tony Award-nominated jukebox musical features hit numbers by Styx, Bon Jovi, Pat Benetar, Twisted Sister, Poison and Europe, among others. The show, which first premiered in Los Angeles in 2005, has received rave reviews throughout with The New York Times calling it ‘as guilty as pleasures get’, and Time Out New York saying it’s ‘insanely fun’! Rock of Ages in Malta will open on 29 June at the City Theatre in Valletta, and is expected to run till the end of summer. Directed by Wesley Ellul and Marc Cabourdin, the local version of the hit musical will star Kurt Calleja, Errol Sammut, Nadia Vella, Taryn Mamo Cefai, Chris Dingli, Colin Fitz and Rachel Fabri. Tickets start from only €20 and can be purchased from www.ticketline.com.mt.
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Rock of Ages will be performed at the City Theatre in Valletta on June 29 & 30, July 6, 13, 14, 20 & 27, and Aug 3 & 10. For more information visit www.rockofagesmalta.com Tickets can be purchased from www.rockofagesmalta.com and click the buy tickets button or from www.ticketline.com.mt
Images: © Franco Rizzo
SPECIAL OFFER TO MALTA & GOZO DAY BY DAY READERS: Save 15% on all tickets purchased to Rock of Ages by using the Promo Code: daybyday15off (This code should be entered on step 5 of the checkout process)
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Local Councils Events in July Celebrating Tradition, Folklore and Culture 9th -10th Festival of Figs and Maltese typical products Victory Square, Xag˙ra Gozo starting at 8pm on Saturday 9th and 8:00 am till 1:00 pm on Sunday 10th On Saturday night a traditional dinner with live entertainment by D Capitals Band directed by Mro. George Apap. The activity includes live exhibition of food stalls etc. On Sunday an exhibition of food stalls selling traditional Maltese food accompanied by traditional folk music by Ta' Verna Folk Band and other local folk groups. A conference about the cultivation of figs and how to prevent diseases related to fig trees with the participation of three local experts in the subject on Saturday 9th at Dun Alwi© Camilleri Hall, Victory Band Club.
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15th-17th Sliema Arts Festival Sliema Promenade and Beach starting at 6:00pm The 4th edition of the Sliema Arts Festival, which will take place from the 15th to the 17th July will include, stalls serving the most sumptuous and delicious food to please all taste buds. We shall be hosting a variety of cuisines, from vegetarian and vegan food, to bavarian sausages and other culinary specialities from around the world. A selection of cocktails, wines and platters will also be available. All this may be found on the promenade, in the gardens and along the beaches. After last year’s success and this year’s overwhelming response we shall be hosting a large Artisan Market along the promenade, where passers-by can enjoy an array of hand crafted jewellery, furniture, decorative arts, sculptures, clothing, household items and so much more. Of course the festival will not be complete without our music areas which are situated in Independence Gardens and on the beach. Malta's best event promoters will be collaborating with us, these include, JUULS Reggae Bar, Duncan F & Alex Thomson, Trackage Scheme, Rock The Beach, they will be creating the festival an exceptional vibe with different music genres and sounds.
24th Connecting Through Culture Ta' Xbiex Yacht Marina An event supported by the embassies in Ta' Xbiex, which promotes culture through arts and gastronomy prepared mainly by foreign artists and chefs.
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Enjoy Malta’s Beaches Beach Management and the Blue Flag Quality Award The Blue Flag is an international Quality Award that is given to beaches that are managed through sustainable beach operations, have excellent bathing water quality, offer safety and services, and where environmental activities are organised on the beach. In 2016, ten beaches were awarded in Malta and Gozo. Malta found its place on the world Blue Flag map in 2009 when St George’s Bay in Paceville was the first beach in Malta to be awarded the Blue Flag status. The Malta Tourism Authority is currently managing eight beaches and assisting a further eight beaches managed by the Ministry for Gozo and the Gaia Foundation. An additional four beaches are being managed to Blue Flag standards by private resorts of which two were already awarded with a Blue Flag Award. To achieve the award a beach must abide to 100% of the standard criteria. Should a beach falls short of 100% but reaches 70% or higher, then that particular beach would be awarded the Beach Of Quality. This year, the Beach of Quality has been awarded for the first time to Óondoq ir-Rummien and Marsalforn bays, both in Gozo. C
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Having more accessible beaches is once again a priority for the MTA, in fact this year two wooden pathways amounting to 150m were added at G˙adira Bay (Mellie˙a) and additional amphibious chairs (sand wheelchairs) that can take wheelchair bound persons are now available on a number of beaches. These amphibious chairs are available at G˙adira Bay, Armier Bay, Golden Bay, Pretty Bay, St. George’s Bay and Gozo’s Ramla Bay, Óondoq Bay and Marsalforn Bay. The amphibious chairs can be used to move about in the sand and also float in the sea. Furthermore, two chair hoists have been installed at Qawra Point and Exiles in Sliema to provide better access to the sea at rocky beaches.
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26 l 27 Waste separation on beaches – Litter Free Beaches In an effort for cleaner beaches, the MTA is continuing with its campaign of Litter-Free Beaches and waste separation on site. Educational awareness is ongoing in schools and additional waste separation bins have been installed on more beaches. For the first time the bin liners are of the same colour of the bin compartment making it easier for people to separate. The black bin liners receive the organic waste, the yellow compartment receives metal, the red compartment for glass while the blue compartment is for plastic.
Butts off Campaign New ashtray pots have been introduced in access points to encourage smokers to dispose of the cigarette ends before they enter the beach. Moreover, cone ashtrays are being distributed by beach supervisors on all MTA managed sandy beaches, while pocket ashtrays are being distributed on rocky beaches. Beach supervisors keep encouraging proper use of all beach assets, ultimately, for the benefit of all beach users.
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The Safety Flag System The flags, which are in line with the International Lifesaving Federation, come in a rectangular form and the colours indicate: the red over yellow flag demarcates the lifesaving boundary, green for calm water, yellow for medium hazard, purple indicates the presence of pests (such as stinging jellyfish), red for high hazard, double red indicates that the water is closed for the public and the lifeguards may not risk their lives to enter the rough sea.
Free WIFI on Beaches Another first on many of Malta’s beaches is free WIFI which can be accessed in three simple steps after activating the mobile’s WIFI, namely; select MCA free WIFI, fill in details – agree, submit and enjoy! Please help us keep YOUR beach safe and clean!
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Mellie˙a Nights 2016 All That Mellie˙a Has To Offer... And More...
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The ninth edition of the Mellie˙a Nights, organised by the Mellie˙a Local Council, will be taking place in the end of July, from the 29th July 2016 till the 31st July 2015. This activity has become a much-sought after event, which attracts thousands of people to Mellie˙a, where locals and tourists alike enjoy the best elements of the Mellie˙a community. This event has its place set in the Maltese cultural calendar, and it being supported by the Malta Tourism Authority and the Parliamentary Secretariat for Local Government together with a number of corporate sponsors. On Friday 29th July a spectacular concert by The Beaters, a Beatles Tribute Band, shall take place. Everyone is invited to attend to this free concert being held in the Mellie˙a Parish Square where one can enjoy the best songs of this legendary group! On Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st July 2016 the main roads and squares in Mellie˙a will be pedestrianised and will be easily accessible for persons to stroll through. During these two nights a varied programme of events will be taking place in Mellie˙a, varying from arts, music, culture, kids’ animations, sports and food.
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This year’s event will for the first time see the introduction of more stages, bringing the number of stages to a total of 6 stages, which shall feature a folk stage, a classical rock stage, a junior stage, a jazz corner, the Marian Sanctuary together with the main stage. These stages are sure to offer something for all music lovers who can enjoy the music with a variety of other activities. The musical attractions include top local artists and bands such as a Serata Italiana by the Paul Abela Big Band, and other top Maltese Bands such as The Fourth Fret, Brooke and Band, and The Crowns. There will also be a record number of local and international artists who will be exhibiting their works and painting in front of the crowds. An art exhibition of top local artists will be exhibited in the Sanctuary Courtyard, where one can enjoy the best local artists’ work under the stars. The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Mellie˙a, which counts more than two thousand years, will be open to the public and will be hosting choral concerts in such a sacred environment. The World War II Shelters will be open, where a very interesting exhibition will be held and guided tours will be offered to all visitors. The Mellie˙a restaurants will also be offering a unique gastronomic experience by preparing various menus especially for this occasion. The main roads will be set up with tables and chairs al fresco for their patrons to enjoy these lovely nights without missing on the entertainment which will be offered. For the benefit of all those who will be attending for this event, the Mellie˙a Local Council shall be providing the service of Park & Ride for free. This service will be offered from the ex-Belleview area, and it will be available both before as well as after the event. For all the motorsport fans, this year’s event will feature static car and motorcycle displays, drifting races and also an off-roading show. The static display will feature local high-end cars as well as old trucks and fully restored old traditional Maltese buses. On the other hand, the drifting races and the off-roading display will feature two very interesting different scenarios where professional drivers will show off their skills in a controlled environment. Everyone is invited to attend for this annual event in Mellie˙a during these three nights where there will surely be something for everyone’s tastes. These are three nights which will be transformed into one big celebration for all the family, where everyone can enjoy all the Mellie˙a has to offer... And more... For more information about the programme of events, everyone is invited to visit the Mellie˙a Local Council’s website www.mellieha.gov.mt or the council’s facebook page on https://www.facebook.com/melliehalocalcouncil
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