MALTA & GOZO DAY BY DAY JUNE 2019

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6 Milestones 8 June 2019 Events 13 Music From Teatro Alla Scala Di Milano In Malta 14 Feast Of St. Philip In Ħaż-Żebbuġ 17 Valletta Map 18 Culhat al Belt: Sette Giugno 1919-2019 21 Concert of Symphonic Music with the St Petersburg Capella Symphony Orchestra 22 Accessibility at Esplora 24 Maltese Islands Map 26 Message From The Counselor for Cooperation and Cultural Action Embassy of France in Malta 28 Għanafest Tourist Information Offices: Malta International Airport-Arrivals Lounge Tel: 23696073/4; MellieħaMisraħ Iż-Żjara tal-Papa Ġwanni Pawlu II 26 ta’Mejju 1990 Tel: 21524666; Mdina-Torre dello Standardo St. Publius Square Tel: 21454480, 9943 9867; Valletta-Tritons Fountain Square Tel: 22915504; VallettaMUŻA (The Malta National Community Art Museum)- Merchants Street Tel: 22915502/3; Victoria, Gozo17, Independence Square Tel: 22915452/3; Valletta Waterfront-Pinto Wharf Tel: 21 220633; Vittoriosa Inquisitor’s Palace, Main Gate Street Tel: 21 800145; Sliema Info Point, Plaza Commercial Centre Tel: 21363691; St. Paul’s Bay, Misraħ il-Bajja (Buġibba) Tel: 21419176; Marsaxlokk, Xatt is-Sajjieda 2165 1151; Mġarr (Gozo) Gozo Channel Ferry Terminal 2155 4538 Customer Care Freephone: Tel: 80072230 (Monday to Friday 08:00 - 12:30 and 13:15 - 17:00)

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MILESTONES

3600 BC The Temple Builders

750 BC The Phoenicians

218 BC The Romans

60 AD Christianity

870 AD The Arabs

1090 AD The Norman Conquest

1530 AD The Knights of St John

1565 AD The Great Siege

1798 AD The French Period

1800 AD Arrival of the British

1914-1918 First World War

1919 AD Sette Giugno riots

1939-1945 Second World War

1964 AD Independence

1974 AD Republic

1979 AD Freedom Day

2004 AD EU Accession

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WELCOME Welcome...

June brings the start of summer and the longer daylight makes it more comfortable to enjoy the Maltese outdoors. The festa season has started and therefore you can join in the celebrations in the villages around Malta and Gozo. So much to do during the day, from sightseeing to visiting the various sights and museums as well as relaxing on the various beaches around the islands. Walking in the countryside is also enjoyable since the temperature is mild and the days are longer. Then end up your days with a dinner outdoors by the sea or in the village squares with the colourful fireworks lighting up the skies.

Herzlich Wilkommen...

Im Juni beginnt der Sommer und die längeren Tage geben uns mehr Zeit, die maltesische Landschaft zu genießen. Die Festa-Saison hat bereits begonnen, und überall auf den Inseln Malta und Gozo feiern die Dörfer ihre Feste Es gibt so viel zu sehen, von den historischen Sehenswürdigkeiten zu den Museen und natürlich die Buchten und Strände. Ein Spaziergang in der Natur fällt leicht, da die Temperaturen angenehm mild und die Tage länger sind. Am Abend genießt man ein Essen am Meer unter freiem Himmel oder auf den Dorfplätzen bei buntem Feuerwerk.

Bienvenue...

Avec le mois de juin arrive le début de l’été et la lumière du jour dure plus longtemps ; ce qui permet de profiter des activités en plein air. La saison des fêtes a déjà commencé. Vous pourrez donc participer aux célébrations dans les villages partout à Malte et Gozo. Il y a tellement de choses à faire pendant le jour : .excursions pour visiter des sites et musées différents ainsi que la détente sur les diverses plages qui se trouvent dans l’archipel maltais. C’est agréable aussi de se promener à la campagne puisque la température est douce et les jours sont plus longs. Et puis finissez la journée avec un dîner à la belle étoile au bord de la mer ou sur les places de villages illuminées par la lumière des feux d’artifice pleins de couleurs.

Benvenuti... Giugno porta l’inizio dell’estate e la luce del giorno più lunga rende più comodo godersi l’aria aperta maltese. La stagione delle feste è iniziata e quindi è possibile partecipare alle celebrazioni nei villaggi intorno a Malta e Gozo. C’è così tanto da fare durante il giorno, dalle visite turistiche alle visite ai vari monumenti e musei, oltre al relax sulle varie spiagge intorno alle isole. Camminare in campagna è anche piacevole dato che la temperatura è mite e le giornate sono più lunghe. Poi concludi le tue giornate con una cena all’aperto al mare o nelle piazze del villaggio con i colorati fuochi d’artificio che illuminano i cieli.

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EVENTS

June 2019 Events FEASTS 3 The Annunciation, Ħal Tarxien Our Lady Of Fatima. Gwardamangia St. Joseph, Ħal Għaxaq Corpus Christi, Għasri (Gozo) 7 Sette Giugno (Public Holiday). Commemorating the riots of 1919 10 St. Philip, Ħaż-Żebbuġ 17 The Sacred Heart, Fontana (Gozo) Our Lady Of The Lily, Mqabba St. Catherine, Żejtun Feast Of Corpus Christi, Rabat 23 St. John The Baptist. Xewkija (Gozo) 24 The Sacred Heart Of Mary, Burmarrad Feast Of St. George, Ħal Qormi Feast Of St. Nicholas, Siġġiewi 29 St. Peter And St. Paul, Nadur (Gozo) & Mdina 29 L-Imnarja (Public Holiday). Traditional Harvest Festival. Buskett Gardens

EVENTS 1 Sky Full Of Stars 2019. The 2nd edition of an annual pyro-musical show. Ħal Tarxien 1&2 Earth Garden 2019. Ta’ Qali National Park 8 Honey And Bee Fest. A feast dedicated to honey & its characteristics. Villa Rundle, Gozo 8 Bis-Saħħa Wine Festival 2019. Santa Luċija, Gozo 9 Valletta Concours D’elegance 2019 St George’s Square, Valletta 12-15 Victoria International Arts Festival 2019. Victoria, Gozo

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21 & 22 GĦANAFEST. Two-day music festival dedicated to traditional Maltese Għana www.festivals.mt/ ghanafest 27 Malta Trade Fair 2019. MFCC, Ta’ Qali.

28 Malta International Wine Festival 2019. Cospicua 18:00 29 - 13 July Malta International Arts Festival 2019. Valletta

RE-ENACTMENTS Daily Firing of Noon and Sunset Gun. Upper Barrakka Gardens, Valletta. 12:00 & 16:00.

Monday – Saturday Victorian Garrison. Fort Rinella, Kalkara. 14:00 16:30.

28 Changing of the Guard St. George’s Square, Valletta. 10:30.

E N T E RTA I N M E N T

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

1 The Reflex 80’s Party. Gianpula l/o Rabat 14 Drumfest Malta. Ta’ Qali National Park 14-23 Valletta Film Festival 2019. Valletta 16 Leone Goes Pop 2019. Victoria, Gozo

EXHIBITIONS 1 June –31 August Exploring The Phoenician Shipwreck Off Xlendi The Citadel – Gozo 08:00 - 16:00 1-2 Formed With Fire. An exhibition of ceramic

sculptures. National Museum of Natural History, Mdina. 10:00-16:00

CONCERTS 3 An Evening With Mozart Mon 20:00 · Teatru Manoel · Valletta, Malta 5 Steve Hackett Live. Mediterranean Conference Centre · Valletta 5 ANTON BELOUSOV CHARITY CONCERT Concert & Dinner at the Monastery of St. Augustine in Valletta 6 Sing & Swing - Massimo Lopez in Concert Thu 20:30 · Pjazza Teatru Rjal · Valletta, Malta 9 Quartetto D’Archi Piu Piano Della Scala Di Milano.

An Exceptional Concert on the occasion of the fest of St John The Baptist by the Sovereign Order Of Malta. Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta. 18:30 14-17 Abode On The Rock. Gozo 16 Brahms Symphonic Music with the Capella Symphony Orchestra.

Mediterranean Conference Centre. Valletta. 18:00 28 MPO-MYO Joint Concert. Pjazza Teatru Rjal, Valletta

CONFERENCES 15 Armour-Making Workshop. Palazzo Historic House Museum, Mdina

Falson

SPORTS 1 The Grid. Pembroke 9 2019 BSJ Sprint Triathlon Series. Baħar iċĊagħaq 29 St. Patrick’s Aquathlon. Marsaskala

V E R A N S TA LT U N G E N

Juni 2019 Veranstaltugen 21&22 GĦANAFEST. Musikfestival über zwei Tage rund um den traditionellen maltesischen Gesangstil ‘Għana“. www.festivals.mt/ghanafest

FESTE 3 The Annunciation, Ħal Tarxien Our Lady Of Fatima. Gwardamanġa St. Joseph, Ħal Għaxaq Corpus Christi, Għasri (Gozo)

29 - 13 July Malta International Arts Festival 2019. Valletta

7 Sette Giugno (Gesetzlicher Feiertag).

Gedenken an den Aufstand im Jahr 1919

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10 St. Philip, Ħaż-Żebbuġ 17 The Sacred Heart, Fontana (Gozo) Our Lady Of The Lily, Mqabba St. Catherine, Żejtun Feast Of Corpus Christi, Rabat 23 St. John The Baptist. Xewkija (Gozo) The Sacred Heart Of Mary, Burmarrad

HISTORISCHE VORFÜHRUNGEN

29 St. Peter And St. Paul, Nadur (Gozo) & Mdina 29 L-Imnarja (Gesetzlicher Feiertag) Traditionelles Erntefest. Buskett Gardens

Montag – Samstag Victorian Garrison. Fort Rinella, Kalkara. 14:00 16:30.

6 Sing & Swing - Massimo Lopez in Concert Thu 20:30 · Pjazza Teatru Rjal · Valletta, Malta

28 Wachwechsel 10:30.

9 Quartetto D’Archi Piu Piano Della Scala Di Milano.

Ein außergewöhnliches Konzert zum Fest des Täufers Johannes des Souveränen Ordens von Malta. Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta. 18:30

St. George’s Square, Valletta.

Mittwochs und freitags Ta’ Marija Folklore Dinner Show. Ta’ Marija Restaurant, Constitution Street, Mosta. 20:00 - 23:00. www.tamarija.com Jeden Mittwoch Kammer des Mysteriums Dinner & Show. Ir- Razzett L-Antik, Qormi. Eine Nacht voller Zauber, Wein und Magie.

14 Drumfest Malta. Ta’ Qali National Park

1 Sky Full Of Stars 2019. Die 2. Ausgabe der jährlichen Feuerwerk-Musik-Show. Ħal Tarxien 1&2 Earth Garden 2019. Ta’ Qali National Park

14-23 Valletta Film Festival 2019. Valletta 16 Leone Goes Pop 2019. Victoria, Gozo

VORLEUNGEN 8 Honig- und Bienen-Fest. Ein Fest rund um den Honig und seine Eigenschaften. Villa Rundle, Gozo 8 Bis-Saħħa Wine Festival 2019. Santa Luċija, Gozo 9 Valletta Concours D’elegance 2019 St George’s Square, Valletta 12-15 Victoria Internationales Victoria, Gozo

Kunstfestival

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5 Steve Hackett Live. Mediterranean Conference Centre · Valletta 5 ANTON BELOUSOV WOHLTÄTIGKEITSKONZERT Konzert & Diner im Kloster St. Augustine in Valletta

1 The Reflex 80’s Party. Gianpula l/o Rabat

V E R A N S TA LT U N G E N

3 Ein Abend mit Mozart Mon 20:00 · Teatru Manoel · Valletta, Malta

Täglich Abfeuern der Mittags- und Abendkanone. Upper Barrakka Gardens, Valletta. 12:00 & 16:00.

U N T E R H A LT U N G

24 Feast Of St. George, Ħal Qormi Feast Of St. Nicholas, Siġġiewi

KONZERTE

1 –31 August Erleben des phönizischen Schiffwracks vor Xlendi The Citadel – Gozo 08:00 - 16:00 1-2 Formed With Fire. Ausstellung keramischer Skulpturen. National Museum of Natural History, Mdina. 10:00-16:00

16 Brahms Symphonische Musik mit dem Capella Symphonieorchester. Mediterranean Conference Centre. Valletta. 18:00

12 BABYBOOMERS+. Manoel Theatre, Valletta 14-17 Abode On The Rock. Gozo 28 MPO-MYO Gemeinsames Konzert. Pjazza Teatru Rjal, Valletta

AUSSTELLUNGEN 15 Workshop zum Herstellen von Rüstungen.

Palazzo Falson Historic House Museum, Mdina

SPORT 1 The Grid. Pembroke 9 2019 BSJ Sprint Triathlon-Reihe. Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq 29 St. Patrick’s Aquathlon. Marsaskala

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L’A G E N D A D E S L O I S I R S

Juin 2019 Événements FÊTES 3 L’Annonciation, Ħal Tarxien Notre Dame de Fatima. Gwardamanġa St. Joseph, Ħal Għaxaq Fête de Corpus Christi, Għasri (Gozo) 7 Sette Giugno (Jour férié). Pour commémorer les émeutes de 1919 10 St. Philippe, Ħaż-Żebbuġ 17 Le Sacré Cœur de Jésus, Fontana (Gozo) Notre Dame du Lys, Mqabba Ste. Catherine, Żejtun Fête de Corpus Christi, Rabat 23 St. Jean Baptiste. Xewkija (Gozo) 24 Le Sacré Cœur de Marie, Burmarrad Fête de St. Georges, Ħal Qormi Fête de St. Nicolas, Siġġiewi 29 L-Imnarja (Jour férié). Festival traditionnel.de la récolte. Jardins de Buskett St. Pierre et St. Paul, Nadur (Gozo) & Mdina

EVÉNEMENTS 1er Sky Full Of Stars 2019. 2e édition d’un spectacle pyro-musical annuel. Ħal Tarxien

21&22 GĦANAFEST. Festival de musique sur deux jours consacré à la musique traditionnelle maltaise dite « Għana » www.festivals.mt/ghanafest 29 juin - 13 juillet Malta International Arts Festival 2019. Festival International des Arts. La Valette

RECONSTITUTIONS HISTORIQUES Chaque jour Tir d’un canon à midi et au coucher du soleil. Jardins d’Upper Barrakka, La Valette. 12:00 & 16:00.

Lundi – Samedi Garnison de soldats britanniques de l’époque victorienne. Fort Rinella, Kalkara. 14:00 - 16:30.

28 Relève de la Garde à St. George’s Square, La Valette. 10:30.

DIVERTISSEMENT Mercredi et Vendredi Ta’ Marija Folklore Dinner Show. Dîner et spectacle de danses folkloriques. Ta’ Marija Restaurant, Constitution Street, Mosta. 20:00 - 23:00. www. tamarija.com Chaque mercredi Chamber Of Mysteries - Dinner & Show. Dîner et spectacle.

Ir- Razzett L-Antik, Qormi. Soirée de Magie, Vin et Surprises.

1er & 2 Festival Earth Garden 2019. Ta’ Qali National Park

1er The Reflex 80’s Party. Soirée disco avec musique des années 80. Gianpula l/o Rabat

8 Honey And Bee Fest. Festival consacré au miel et ses caractéristiques.Villa Rundle, Gozo

14 Drumfest Malta. Festival de musique Rock et Rave.

Ta’ Qali National Park

8 Bis-Saħħa Wine Festival 2019. Festival de vin. Santa Luċija, Gozo

16 Leone Goes Pop 2019. Musique Pop par la fanfare Leone .Victoria, Gozo

9 Valletta Concours D’élégance 2019. Salon de voitures classiques et de collection.

St George’s Square, La Valette 12-15 Victoria International Arts Festival 2019. Festival International des Arts de Victoria, Gozo 14-23 Valletta Film Festival 2019. Festival du film de La Valette. La Valette.

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EXPOSITIONS

CONCERTS 3 An Evening With Mozart. Concert de musique du compositeur Mozart.

Lundi 20:00 · Théâtre Manoël · La Valette, Malta 5 Steve Hackett Live. Concert . Concert live de Steve Hackett. Centre Méditerranéen des Conférences · La Valette.

5 ANTON BELOUSOV CHARITY CONCERT- Concert de bienfaisance.

Concert & Dîner au Monastère de St. Augustin à La Valette 6 Sing & Swing –Massimo Lopez in Concert. Chansons swing interprétées par Massimo Lopez.

Jeudi 20:30 · Pjazza Teatru Rjal · La Valette , Malte 9 Quartetto D’Archi Piu Piano Della Scala Di Milano.

Quatuor à cordes et piano. Concert exceptionnel à l’ occasion de la fête de St Jean Baptiste organisé par le Sovereign Order Of Malta. Centre Méditerranéen des Conférences, La Valette. 18:30 16 Brahms Symphonic Music with the Capella Symphony Orchestra. Concert de musique du compositeur Brahms. Centre Méditerranéen des Conférences, La Valette. 18:00 14-17 Abode On The Rock. Concert par le Groupe britannique Abode. Gozo 28 MPO-MYO Joint Concert. Concert conjoint par le Malta Philharmonic Orchestra et le Malta Youth Orchestra. Pjazza Teatru Rjal, La Valette

CONFÉRENCES 15 Atelier de fabrication d’armures. Palazzo Falson Historic House Museum, Mdina

SPORTS

1er juin –31 août Exploring The Phoenician Shipwreck Off Xlendi. La Citadelle. – Gozo 08:00 - 16:00

1er The Grid. Course avec obstacles sur terrain rugueux, sable, etc.. Pembroke

1er juin - 2 août Formed With Fire. Exposition de sculptures en céramique. Musée National d’Histoire Naturelle, Mdina. 10:00-16:00

9 2019 BSJ Sprint Triathlon Series. Triathlon de sprint.

Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq 29 St. Patrick’s Aquathlon. Parcours de natation et parcours de course à pied. Marsaskala

COSÁ C’È IN PROGRAMMA

Giugno 2019 Eventi FESTE

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Annunciazione, Ħal Tarxien Madonna di Fatima, Gwardamanġa St. Joseph, Ħal Għaxaq Corpus Christi, Għasri (Gozo)

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Bis-Saħħa - Festival del vino 2019. Santa Lucia, Gozo

Sette Giugno (Festa nazionale).

Commemorazione delle rivolte del 1919

Una serata con Mozart. Teatru Manoel · Valletta, Malta 5

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CONCERTI

Miele e delle Api Fest. Una festa dedicata al miele e le sue caratteristiche. Villa Rundle, Gozo

Valletta Concours d’Elegance 2019 Piazza San Giorgio, Valletta 12-15

Steve Hackett dal vivo.

Conference Centre · La Valletta

Mediterranean

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Concerto Di Beneficenza Di Anton Belousov Concerto e cena presso il monastero di s.

Agostino a La Valletta

S. Filippo, Ħaż-Żebbuġ

Victoria International Arts Festival 2019. Victoria, Gozo

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Il Sacro cuore, Fontana (Gozo) Madonna del Giglio, Mqabba Santa Caterina, Żejtun Festa del Corpus Domini, Rabat

Drumfest Malta. Ta’ Qali National Park

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Cantare e Swing - Massimo Lopez in concerto Pjazza Teatru Rjal · Valletta, Malta 20:30

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San Giovanni Battista. Xewkija (Gozo)

GĦANAFEST. Festival di musica di due giorni dedicato alla tradizionale Għana www.festivals. mt/ghanafest

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Festival del cinema di Valletta 2019. La Valletta

Sacro cuore di Maria, Burmarrad Festa di San Giorgio, Ħal Qormi Festa di San Nicola, Siġġiewi

I N T R AT T E N I M E N T O

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Mercoledì e venerdì Ta’ Marija Folklore cena

S. Pietro e S. Paolo, Nadur (Gozo) e Mdina

spettacolo. Ta’ Marija Restaurant, Constitution Street, Mosta. 20:00-23:00. www.tamarija.com

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L-Imnarja. Tradizionale festa della vendemmia.

Giardini Buskett

RIEVOCAZIONI STORICHE

Ogni mercoledì

Camera dei misteri - cena + spettacolo. Ir Razzett L-Antik, Qormi. Una notte di magia e di.

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Relex 80 ‘ s Party. Gianpula l/o Rabat

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Quartetto d’archi Piu Piano Della Scala Di Milano.

Un concerto eccezionale in occasione della festa di San Giovanni Battista dal sovrano ordine di Malta. Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta. 18:30 14-17

Abode On The Rock. Gozo 16

Musica sinfonica di Brahms con la Capella Symphony Orchestra.

Mediterranean Conference Centre. La Valletta. 18:00 28

MPO-MYO concerto congiunto. Pjazza Teatru Rjal, Valletta

Quotidiano

Fuoco di mezzogiorno e pistola al tramonto.

Upper Barrakka Gardens, La Valletta. 12:00 e 16:00.

Leone va Pop 2019. Victoria, Gozo 29 giugno - 13 luglio

Lunedì - sabato Guarnigione vittoriana. Fort

Rinella, Kalkara. 14:00 - 16:30.

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Cambio della guardia. Piazza San Giorgio, Valletta. 10:30.

EVENTI

Festival internazionale delle Arti di Malta 2019.

La Valletta

Cielo pieno di stelle 2019. La 2a edizione di uno spettacolo piro-musicale. Ħal Tarxien 1&2

Earth Garden 2019. Ta’ Qali National Park

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Armatura-Making Workshop. Palazzo Falson Historic House Museum, Mdina

MOSTRE

SPORT

1 giugno – 31 agosto

Esplorare il naufragio fenicio di Xlendi. La Cittadella – Gozo 08:00-16:00 1-2

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CONFERENZE

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Formate con il fuoco. Una mostra di sculture in ceramica. Museo Nazionale di storia naturale, Mdina. 10:00-16:00

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The Grid. Pembroke 9

2019 BSJ Sprint Triathlon Series. Ba ħar iċĊagħaq 29

Aquathlon di San Patrizio. Marsaskala

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F E AT U R E S

Music From Teatro Alla Scala Di Milano In Malta THE CONCERT WILL BE HELD O N S U N DAY 9 J U N E AT 1 8 : 3 0 IN THE REPUBLIC HALL OF THE MEDITERRANEAN CONFERENCE C E N T R E I N VA L L E T TA . T H E P I A N I S T TOGETHER WITH A STRING QUARTET OF THE ORCHESTRA OF T E AT R O ALLA SCALA DI MILANO WILL BE PERFORMING IN A CONCERT WHICH WILL ALSO BE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

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he Ambassador of the Order of Malta to the Republic of Malta, H.E. Prince Augusto Ruffo di Calabria and his spouse H.S.H. Princess Tana Ruffo di Calabria shall be hosting an exceptional concert to celebrate the Feast of St John the Baptist, the Patron Saint of the Order of Malta.

The performers will be: Gile Bae, Pianist Francesco Manara, First Violin Daniele Pascoletti, Second Violin Simonide Braconi, Viola Massimo Polidori, Cello Tickets are being sold for €20, €30 and €40.

pianoforte e quartetto d’archi and the Antonio Melchiori fantasia su Rigoletto di Giuseppe Verdi per quartetto d’archi.

This is an opportunity not to be missed by the general public since it is not a common occurrence to have such high calibre performers directly from Teatro Alla Scala di Milano and thanks to the support of the Order of St. John at a subsidized price.

Therefore music lovers should avail themselves of this opportunity and book tickets for this exclusive concert at the Mediterranean Conference Centre in Valletta at the earliest possible.

The Sovereign Order of Malta is one of the oldest institutions of Western and Christian Civilisation. A lay Religious Order of the Catholic Church since 1113 and a subject of international law, the Sovereign Order of Malta has diplomatic relations with 109 States and the European Union, and Permanent Observer Status at the United Nations. It is neutral, impartial and apolitical.

Today, the Order of Malta is active in 120 countries caring for people in need through its medical, social and humanitarian works. Day-to-day, its broad spectrum of social projects provides a constant support for forgotten or excluded members of society.

It is especially involved in helping people living in the midst of armed conflicts and natural disasters by providing medical assistance, caring for refugees, and distributing medicines and basic equipment for survival.

Tickets may be purchased online from www.mcc.com.mt or from the Mediterranean Conference Centre’s box office.

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F FE EA ATTUURREESS

Feast of St. Philip in Ħaż-Żebbuġ Activities Organised By St. Philip Band Club Ad 1851 in connection with the Feast of St Philip in Zebbug.

Between 2nd and 9th June, Ħaż-Żebbuġ will be celebrating the feast of its patron saint St. Philip. In connection with this feast St Philip Band Club will be organising the following activities: Saturday 1st June A BBQ in Sciortino Street, in front of the Band Club will be organised by the feast sub-committee of the club. Entertainment is provided.Every year this is very well attended and booking can be made with committee members.

Sunday 2nd June St Philip Band will be holding a band march in the evening, at the end of the church service. The band march starts from the Parish Church parvis, proceeding through Sciortino Street and ending at in front of the Band Club.Fireworks will be let off by the St Philip Fireworks Factory at the end.

Monday 3rd June A reception will be held in the evening inside the premises of the St Philip Band Club for invited guests – mainly club benefactors.

Tuesday 4th June A musical service by St Michael Band of Zabbar, guests of St Philip Band, starting at 8pm from the Parish Church parvis and marching through the streets in the area of Vjal il-Helsien, Triq Frans Sammut and ends in front of the Band Club in the main square. At the end a video feature will be screened by the club’s Youth Section and the evening ends with fireworks from the club roof .

Wednesday 5th June An aerial fireworks show by the St Philip Fireworks Factory will be held at the end of the church service.

Thursday 6th June St Philip Band starts a band march in the evening, at the end of the church service. The band march starts from the Parish Church parvis, proceeding to the Archpriest residence and back to the Main Square where for the next hour it holds a concert of popular music accompanied by singers Dr Albertine Meli Abela and Miriana Conte. The band then proceeds through Main Street playing popular traditional band marches, ending the service in the main square where a mechanised ground fireworks show starts.

Friday 7th June At around 23.30 there will be a spectacular ground fireworks show by the St Philip Fireworks Factory in the main square.

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Saturday 8th June – eve of the feast At 20.00 St Philip Band starts a band march from De Rohan Gate in Main Street proceeding to the main square where at about 21.45 it holds its annual grand concert under the direction of Mro Richard Bugeja FLCM, FVCM. Soprano Shana D’Anastasi, Baritone Louis Andrew Cassar, the choir Mirabitur and the “The Red Hackled Pipe Band Malta directed by Pipe Major Kurt Borg will also be participating in this concert.

From 21.30 onwards there will also be a grand aerial fireworks show by the St Philip Fireworks Factory. Part of the show will be synchronised with musioc and fired from a tower crane. People can book a seat to watch this show from the closest safe place in Giovanni pullicino Street.

Sunday 9th June – feast day At 09.30 St Philip Band start its traditional morning band march from the Parish Church parvis, proceeding through the streets in the vicinity of Candlemass Street returning to the Main Square through Grace Street around 11.30 when it will be joined by the Kristu Sultan Band and for the next two hours these two bands entertain the crowd by playing music continuously – one band at a time.

In the evening two bands are invited by the St Phili Band to provide music in the main square. The Queen Victoria Band welcomes the silver statue of St Philip as it emerges from the church at the start of the traditional religious procession at 19.00. Singer Albertine Abela will be on hand to sing the popular hymn to St Philip accompanied by the band. The band continues to entertain the crowd until the procession returns to the square. At around 21.00 the St Bartholomew Band welcomes the procession as it emerges near the chapel of Our Lady of Sorrows and later plays again on the church parvis as the procession enters back into the church and holds a short endof-feast band march at the end of the church service.

All the time during the procession the St Philip Fireworks Factory will be giving another aerial fireworks show with a variety of fireworks including colourful ones as the light of day ends.

Other information The church services are broadcast live every day on the the community radio station of St Philip Band Club, FM106.3 during the period of the feast.

The radio and also the activities going on in the main square of Zebbug are streamed live on the club’s website www.bandasanfilep.com.mt . This service is provided by the IT section of the band club and is avidly followed by the emigrants originating from Zebbug and living in many different countries round the world.

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Program of External Festivities – 12th May Band & Social Club Sunday 2nd June 8.00am Letting off of daylight air fireworks 12.00pm Letting off of daylight air fireworks 8.45pm Letting off of night air fireworks 10.30pm Letting off of ground fireworks in Sciortino Street Monday 3rd June 8.30pm March by the Banda Marija Assunta of Gudja: Sciortino Street (from the 12th May Band & Social Club), Gate Avenue, Tal-Imgħażel Street, Dun Salv Ciappara Street, Ħal Mula Street, Saint Anthony Street, St. Philip Square, Sciortino Street up to 12th May Band & Social Club.

Wednesday 5th June 8.00am Letting off of daylight air fireworks 12.00pm Letting off of daylight air fireworks 8.45pm Letting off of night air fireworks March by the 12th May Band from St. Philip Square to il-Parroċċa Street, L-Anġlu Street, Vilhena Street, Sidtna tal-Anġli Street, Main Street, Sciortino Street up to 12th May Band & Social Club where the march finishes off with visual entertainment.

11.30pm Letting off of ground fireworks in Sciortino Street Thursday 6th June 8.00am Letting off of daylight air fireworks 12.00pm Letting off of daylight air fireworks Friday 7th June 8.00am Letting off of daylight air fireworks 12.00pm Letting off of daylight air fireworks 8.45pm March by the 12th May Band from St. Philip Square to Sciortino Street up to 12th May Band & Social Club.

9.00pm Reign of Fire – Letting off of night air fireworks with a computerised

system, synchronised with music.

10.00pm The 12th May Band executes its annual vocal and strumental concert in front of the 12th May Band & Social Club under the direction of Mro Hermann Farrugia Frantz.

Saturday 8th June 8.30am (Te Deum) Letting off of daylight air fireworks 6.30pm (Translazzjoni) Letting off of daylight air fireworks 6.30pm March by Banda Vittorja of Naxxar from Our Lady of Graces Chapel in Grace Street, to Main Street, Frans Sammut Street, Milanesi Street, Sciortino Street, Luret Vella Street, L-Isqof Street, Main Street, St. Philip Square, Sciortino Street up to 12th May Band & Social Club.

8.30pm Musical Concert by Banda Vittorja in front of the 12th May Band & Social Club under the direction of Mro Roderick Bugeja.

12.00am Revolution of Pyrotechnical Arts: Blending Trading with Engineering – artistic exhibition of Mechanised Ground Fireworks in St. Philip Square.

Sunday 9th June 10.00am Letting off of daylight air fireworks 10.30am Traditional march by the 12th May Band from the 12th May Band &Social Club to Milanesi Street, Main Street, Muxi Square, St. Mary Street, T’Għasfura Street, Adeodato Gatt Street, Paris Street, L-Infetti Street, Lazzru Pisani Street, Agira Street, Gate Avenue, Sciortino Street to 12th May Band & Social Club.

7.00pm March by Banda Unjoni of Ħal Luqa from l-Isqof Street, Main Street, St. Philip Square, Sciortino Street up to 12th May Band & Social Club, where it executes a musical concert under the direction of Mro John David Zammit.

8.00pm Letting off of night air fireworks

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VA L L E T TA M A P

PINTO WHARF

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H A R B O U R

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Triton Fountain City Gate 3 St. Andrew’s Scots Church 4 St. James Cavalier 5 Auberge of Castille, Leon & Portugal 6 Upper Baracca Gardens 7 Lower Baracca Gardens 8 Siege Bell Memorial 9 Sacra Infermeria / The Malta Experience 10 Fort St. Elmo/National War Museum 11 Open-air Market (Mon. – Sat.) 12 Jesuit Church / Old University 2

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St. Paul’s Shipwreck Church Palazzo di Citta / Public Registry 15 Cappellania 16 Castellania 17 St. James Church 18 Auberge of Italy / MUZA 19 Palazzo Parisio 20 Church of St. Catherine of Italy 21 Our Lady of Victories Church 22 Sovereign Military Order of Malta 23 Republic Street 24 Royal Opera House 25 Palazzo Ferreria 14

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St. Barbara Church 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

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St. Paul’s Anglican Pro-Cathedral 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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Culhat al Belt: Sette Giugno 1919-2019 IN C O M M E M O R AT I O N OF THE CENTENARY OF THE 7TH JUNE 1 9 1 9 R I O T S , H E R I T A G E M A LT A IN C O L L A B O R AT I O N WITH THE N AT I O N A L ARCHIVES IS PRESENTING THE EXHIBITION ‘ C U L H A T A L B E LT : S E T T E G I U G N O 1919-2019’

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he exhibition aims to investigate the circumstances which led to the Maltese uprising against the British colonial government, and its consequences. Up to 31st August 2019, the exhibition will be held at the Parliament House in Valletta. Then, it will move to the National Museum of Archaeology in Valletta until the end of the year.

The First World War ended with enthusiastic declarations that the Allied victory was in actual fact the success of free people and national self determination over autocracy. It was a time of great expectations and yet also a time of great disillusions.

Britain was aware that its empire had to be reformed to reflect the new twentieth century requirements in order to be sustainable.

It also had to deal with increasing pressure for self-government from colonised territories. Therefore, after mercilessly repressing protests in territories such as India and Egypt, it came up with novel constitutional instruments granting limited doses of selfgovernment, while at the same time not endangering in any way the imperial interests and retaining final ultimate power. Ireland also went through the war of independence in 1919-21.

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Colonialism had started turning full circle. Europeans had conquered most of the globe with the excuse of spreading Western culture, supposedly superior to that of the conquered territories. This was in fact so successful that conquered territories adopted Western values and principles such as self determination and human rights, and during the twentieth century, they started claiming equality with their conquerors in the name of those very values.

Following more than one hundred years of British domination and broken promises regarding a constitution which included self-government, the Maltese people too increased their hopes that they would finally obtain what was due to them. Yet this was easier said than done.

Under British rule, Malta was not considered as an ordinary colony, but exclusively in its military function as a fortress. Some British high officials even suspected that constitutional rights were intrinsically incompatible with Malta’s role as a fortress, and that this was inevitably doomed to fail. Yet this ‘fortress argument’ which was quoted for decades was not holding water any more.

As a ‘fortress’, Malta’s economy generally flourished in times of war, but stagnated during peace. As the First World War came to an end, rumours started spreading that once again, many people will be discharged from work, leading to mass unemployment and widespread poverty. War had changed people’s outlook as they became aware that they were being exploited. Instead of being discharged, Maltese workers now claimed for their reward in return for their sterling service towards the war effort, not only in the dockyard, but also in the service they provided in the health sector, which earned Malta the nickname ‘the nurse of the Mediterranean’.

Revolutionary messages which urged people to claim their rights, the arrest and court martial of leading figure Enrico Mizzi, censorship of the press, the strike and protests of university students, a strong feeling of exploitation and disregard by the foreign authorities, the different treatment and salaries between Maltese and English workers in the dockyard, dismissals from the dockyard, the great scarcity and inflated prices for essential foodstuffs such as bread, and the imposition of new taxes were bringing the Maltese to a boiling point. As Dr Giuseppe Mizzi had observed in the newspaper ‘Malta’ following the first meeting of the Assemblea of 25th February 1919, ‘Only a spark is required for the fire to break out’.

What eventually took place on 7th June 1919 was an unprecedented and unique episode between colonisers and colonised in Malta.

The riots which emerged became known as ‘the bloodiest street confrontations during the entire British period’.

Heritage Malta’s exhibition ‘Culhat al Belt: Sette Giugno 1919-2019’ presents an intriguing narrative about how several factors finally led to the revolt of the Maltese people against the British rulers on 7th June 1919. It also highlights some of the consequences which emerged once this decisive action was taken.

Recognizing the Sette Giugno as a milestone which unites past struggles and future aspirations, and seeing the respect towards its commemoration by both political parties and by the State, the exhibition also contemplates the idea whether this meaningful day should be recognized as Malta’s only national day as a symbol of the national unity which ensued in 1919, when the leaders deliberated and the people operated for one objective.

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Concert of Symphonic Music

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with the St Petersburg Capella Symphony Orchestra

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he Mediterrean Conference Centre in collaboration with the European Foundation for Support of Culture and the Capella of St Petersburg proudly presents Concerts of Symphonic Music with the St Petersburg Capella Symphony Orchestra.

The Legendary orchestra of the State Capella in St Petersburg is returning to Malta for two concerts of symphonic music. On Saturday the 15th June world famous soloists Julian Milkis and Haik Kazazian shall join the Capella under the direction of its principal conductor and artistic director, the famous Alexander Chernushenko for a programme of light classics. Tchaikovsky, Rimsky Korsakov, Shor and the Gilliland Jazz concerto are sure to arouse the interest of countless music lovers.

Tchaikovsy and Rimsky Korsakov have done much to popularize Russian music in the west.

Both have a unique Russian flavour while simultaneously forming part of the western tradition of great composers. Shor and Gilliland are gaining popularity lately. They are composers who bridge the gap between the world of classical music with that of the more popular kind.

On Sunday the 16th June the Capella orchestra shall be playing the music of one of the great composers of the 19th Century. Without a doubt, after Wagner, Brahms is the greatest composer of the middle of the 19th century. The genius who gave new life to all the important genres of the 19 century except opera prolonged the life of the organ repertoire, chamber music , the lieder and above all the concerto and symphony. Two world class soloists, Alexandr Rudin who is professor of cello

and chamber Music at the Moscow state conservatoire and Vladimir Pogoretskiy who is the concertmaster of the capella, shall be joined by the Capella orchestra under the direction of Alexei Galea Cavallazzi for the great Concerto for Cello and violin. Galea Cavallazzi is the most internationally respected Maltese conductor.

The evening shall be rounded off by the 3rd symphony.

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Accessibility at Esplora PLANNING YOUR VAC AT I O N SCHEDULE CAN SOMETIMES B E A L I T T L E T R I C K Y, P E R H A P S YO U H AV E A YO U N G B A BY O R TODDLER, OR PERHAPS YOU OR A MEMBER OF YOUR GROUP HAS SPECIFIC OR SPECIAL NEEDS. ESPLORA INTERACTIVE SCIENCE CENTRE IN KALKARA PROMOTES A C C E S S I B I L I T Y A N D I N C L U S I V I T Y, S O, F R O M T H E D E S I G N S TAG E M A N Y H E L P F U L A D D I T I O N S H AV E B E E N C A R E F U L LY C O N S I D E R E D A N D I N C L U D E D S O T H AT FA M I L I E S AND GROUPS CAN ENJOY A F U L L A N D E XC I T I N G DAY O U T TOGETHER. 22 | malta&gozodaybyday June 2019

he team at Esplora provide excellence in visitor services and have been trained in the various difficulties and solutions faced by visitors. They are dedicated to raising awareness and accessibility standards so that no one gets left behind. If you need any assistance at all, please remember that the friendly team is on hand at any time.

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The services provided at Esplora start from the DropOff zone, if any member of your group needs to be safely dropped off by the entrance whilst the driver parks this can be done here. If you require a staff member to assist, you can call our main line ahead of time and on arrival.

When you enter the temperature-controlled environment at Esplora you will notice that wherever

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there are stairs or an escalator there is also a ramp or a lift. The reception desk as well as the 200+ interactive science exhibits and the Planetarium are wheelchair accessible. The exhibits as a whole, are also multisensory, targeting sight, sound, touch and smell.

For your convenience, lockers are provided at various locations throughout Esplora. Toilets are also plentiful and are on each level of the buildings.

The individual toilets are gender free and all areas have a disabled toilet where you will also find a nappy changing station.

Esplora is breastfeeding friendly throughout, however; if you require privacy, on the lower level of the Exhibition Building you will find a family room, this room is designed to be a quiet area if any visitors need to rest or perhaps feed their baby or toddler, a bottle warmer is available in this area as well as two comfortable chairs.

Esplora presents amazing hands-on and interactive Science Shows and Workshops which can be adapted for visitors that have special needs.

Visitors that hold a disability card may bring a carer with them free of charge. Several resources are available for those on the Autism Spectrum such as fidget toys, ear defenders and a full Social Story. All service animals are welcome at Esplora and can enjoy a cool drink of water at Esplora cafĂŠ whilst their owners choose from the scrumptious hot and cold menu then relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings of the quaint Kalkara Bay, the noble Fort St Angelo and the majestic Grand Harbour.

Esplora, which is set in the historical buildings of Villa Bighi will provide a truly memorable day out for everyone of all ages and abilities

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M A LT E S E I S L A N D S M A P

Valletta

Three Cities

Hagar Qim

Verdala Palace

GOZO Blue Lagoon

Ta’ Pinu Church

Mdina

Marsaxlokk

Mosta Dome

The Citadel

Ggantija Temples

Ramla Bay

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M A LT E S E I S L A N D S M A P

COMINO

MALTA

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Message from The Counselor for Cooperation and Cultural Action Embassy of France in Malta

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o You this June 2019 of musical and cinematographic celebrations,

Which bring us together under the sign of cultural diversity and brotherly solidarity.

In sharing, beautiful “interior and exterior” days, which will lead us to revisit the crossed stories of the mixed Seas and Oceans.

We will rediscover the Songs of Yesteryear - French-Italian “Promenades à trois Voix”, on June 8 and 9, in places of heritage of your beautiful Archipelago (Chapel of Santa Maria in Ta’ Bir Miftuh and the Falson Palace in Mdina).

We will decline dazzling destinies: that of the “Grande Dame Noire”, the singer Barbara, “Claire de Nuit” was written from “Elle”, to that of Agnès Varda, director, actress by the 7th Art, at Spazju Kreativ, on June 12 and during the Valletta Film Festival, from June 14.

Then we will slip into the warmth of summer by listening to jazzy rhythms, on June 21, at the StoreRoom in Ta’ Xbiex, the group Sherazade et LavionRose, between blues, electro, oriental rock, from France, on June 22 in the Botanical Gardens of Argotti in Floriana and on June 23 at Mġarr in Gozo.

A music of crossed worlds, of voices singing of joys and sorrows, of the beauty of shared heritage, which unites us around the same need to meet, to converse, to find ourselves, to “Savoir Aimer” what We are.

Power of Words, Images, Sounds, Duty of Harmony, Transmission, a Mission “en Fête” that takes the floor, the pen or the moment photographed to tell it again.

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Without your trust and support, we would not be able to bring this French-speaking cultural space to life on your islands: thank you to our many Maltese Friends and Partners - National Art Council FestivalsMalta- Ministry of Gozo, Annabelle, Esther, thank you to our European and Mediterranean Friends and Partners, Ute, Massimo, Andrey, Rosette, Maria, Cettina, Lorraine, Karen, Kenneth, Karl, Chris for this mutual desire, thank you to You who share.

Grazzi min Qalbi!

Elisabeth du Breil de Pontbriand

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Experience a celebration of Maltese heritage in a Mediterranean context at

GĦANAFEST GĦANAFEST IS A BELOVED FIXTURE O F T H E C U LT U R A L C A L E N D A R I N M A LT A , A N D F O R G O O D R E A S O N .

FOR MANY YEARS, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN I N S T R U M E N TA L IN GIVING PEOPLE THE CHANCE TO EXPERIENCE THE MUSIC, FOOD, C R A F T S A N D S K I L L S T H AT A R E AT R I S K O F B E I N G LO S T I N O U R MODERN WORLD. THIS YEAR, F E S T I V A L S M A LT A W I L L O N C E AGAIN BRING THESE PRECIOUS ASPECTS OF THE ISLANDS’ H E R I TAG E I N T O T H E L I M E L I G H T AT G Ħ A N A F E S T.

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But What Exactly Is Għana?

This Year’s Line-Up

Well, traditionally, it took place in small, intimate settings like the village bar, among friends and relatives. It appears in a number of forms but, the most popular of all, is the improvisational ‘spirtu pront’, in which two singers engage in a lyrical duel, accompanied by guitarists. The history books trace it back to the days of the Knights of St John, and it was largely practiced by housewives and labourers. But, while għana was always popular in Malta’s smaller towns and villages, and among friends, Għanafest has created an opportunity for the skill and talent of these musicians and singers to reach a wider audience, who might otherwise not have had the chance to enjoy the music in its traditional setting. Performers from all over the region will be attending Għanafest, giving visitors an experience of folk music across a range of musical styles and languages.

With this year’s programme, Festivals Malta hopes to challenge and engage visitors like never before. The festival will take place over two days packed with entertainment and activities. There will be plenty of music, of course, including local and international folk bands. Maltese bands Skald, The Travellers and Mistura will be performing, as well as Sherazade et L’Avion Rose – a fantastic French folk group. Għanafest will also feature storytelling sessions in the original dialect, an exhibition of Maltese crafts and local gastronomy, giving visitors a chance to experience a bit of Maltese culture in one place.

Għanafest will take place at the Argotti Gardens in Floriana between 21st and 22nd June. Tickets are available from www.kultura.mt. For more information visit www.festivals.mt/ghanafest.

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