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MINISTRY FOR TOURISM
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[CONTENTS] NOVEMBER 2017 Issue No. 183
Front Cover: Balzan church organ. Malta International Organ Festival 2017 © Reuben Chircop
Tourism Journalist of the Year Award
6 Welcome Herzlich Willkommen Bienvenue Benvenuti 7 November Events 8, 9 November Tag für Tag 10 Novembre Au Jour Le Jour 11 Novembre giorno per giorno 12 Five Ways To Enjoy Gozo’s Blissful Outdoors This Autumn 14 St. Martin’s Bag 17 The Malta International Organ Festival 18 The Three Palaces Festival 2017 - The Artist As Hero 20 Popular Traditions And Beliefs Relived At The Inquisitor’s Palace 22 Maltese Islands Map Karte der Maltesischen Inseln Carte des îles maltaises Cartina delle isole di Malta 24 Valletta Map Karte von Valletta Carte de la Valletta Cartina della Valletta 26 Milestones Meilensteine Étape importante Pietra miliare
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The Temple Builders Die Tempelbauer Les constructeurs des temples I costruttori di Templi
218 BC The Romans Römer Les Romains I Romani
The Phoenicians Die Phönizier Les Phéniciens I Fenici
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MILESTONES MEILENSTEINE ÉTAPE IMPORTANTE PIETRA MILIARE
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Christianity Christentum Le Christianisme Il Cristianesimo
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The Arabs Die Araber Les Arabes Gli Arabi
The Norman Conquest Die normannische Eroberung La conquête normande La Conquista normanna
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The Great Siege Die Große Belagerung Le Grand Siège Il Grande Assedio
The Knights of St. John Die Johanniterritter Les Chevaliers de St. Jean I Cavalieri di San Giovanni
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Republic Republik La république La Repubblica
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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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[WELCOME]
WELCOME... Characterized by a combination of cool weather and clear blue skies, this month is the ideal time to soak in views of the unique Maltese landscape and discover various historical locations interspersed across the islands. Bringing with it an extended summer season, locally known as St. Martin’s summer, November on the Maltese isles is the best month to enjoy the luscious green countryside and its hidden heritage. The cultural calendar is in full swing with a variety of concerts and numerous artistic exhibitions to meet all tastes.
Guard of honour parade in Valletta © Omar Camilleri - DOI
HERZLICH WILKOMMEN... Dieser Monat, charakterisiert durch die Verbindung kühleren Wetters und klaren, blauen Himmels, ist die ideale Zeit zum Genuss der einmaligen maltesischen Landschaft und zur Entdeckung der überall auf den Inseln verstreuten historischen Orte. Der zweite Sommer, in Malta bekannt als der Sommer des Sankt Martin, ist der beste Monat für die ergrünte Natur und das verborgene geschichtliche Erbe. Der Kulturkalender ist umfangreich und bietet eine Reihe an Konzerten und zahlreichen Kunstausstellungen für jeden Geschmack.
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BIENVENUE... Au mois de novembre le ciel est bleu et clair et il fait frais. Alors c’est le mois idéal pour s’imprégner des vues du paysage unique maltais et découvrir les différents sites historiques parsemant l’archipel maltais. Apportant avec lui le prolongement de la saison estivale, connu localement comme l’été de St Martin, ce mois-ci est le meilleur mois pour profiter de la campagne verdoyante et luxuriante ainsi que de son patrimoine caché. Le calendrier culturel bat son plein avec une multitude de concerts et de nombreuses expositions artistiques qui conviennent à tous les goûts.
Auberge de Castille, Valletta © Jeremy Wonnacott - DOI
BENVENUTI... Caratterizzato da una combinazione di clima fresco e cieli azzurri, questo mese è il momento ideale per ammirare le viste del paesaggio maltese unico e scoprire varie località storiche intersperse tra le isole. Portare con sé un'estesa stagione estiva, conosciuta localmente come estate di San Martino, novembre sulle isole maltesi è il mese migliore per godere della campagna verdeggiante e del suo patrimonio nascosto. Il calendario culturale è in pieno svolgimento con una varietà di concerti e numerose mostre artistiche per soddisfare tutti i gusti.
Grand Harbour © Reuben Piscopo - DOI
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[EVENTS]
November Feasts
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. Sunday 12 St. Martin, Baħrija. Sunday 19 St. John of the Cross, Ta’ Xbiex. Sunday 26 St. Andrew, Fontana (Gozo).
Events
Wednesday 1 – Wednesday 8 Mediterranea Festival. Astra Theatre, Victoria, Gozo. This is an annual celebration of culture let off at the very heart of the Mediterranean, on the history laden island of Gozo. www.teatruastra.org.mt Thursday 2 – Sunday 5 Malta International Choir Festival. Valletta. www.maltachoirfest.com Friday 24 Changing of the guard. St. George’s Square, Valletta. 10:30. Formal Ceremony in which sentries providing ceremonial guard duties at important institutions are relieved by new sentries.
Re-Enactments In Guardia parade - Fort St. Elmo, Valletta © www.viewingmalta.com
Daily Firing of Noon and Sunset Gun. Old Saluting Battery, Upper Barrakka Gardens, Valletta. 12:00 & 16:00 respectively. Monday – Saturday 14:00 - 16:30. Victorian Garrison. Fort Rinella, Kalkara. 19th Century Victorian soldiers take visitors on an animated tour around the Fort recreating daily life of late 19th century British garrison. Visitors may fire a cannon or a soldier’s musket. Sunday 5, 12, 19 & 26 In Guardia Parade, Fort St. Elmo, Valletta, 11:00. Sunday 5 Relive The Medieval Life Of Mdina. Mdina 10:00. A 45 minute free interactive tour organized by Compagnia San Michele with the support of the Malta Tourism Authority
Theatre
Sunday 19 National Theatre: Peter Pan (Encores). St. James Cavallier, Valletta. 18:00 www.kreattivita.org
Concerts
Verdala Palace © www.viewingmalta.com
Friday 3 - Sunday 12 Three Palaces Festival. Verdala Palace in Buskett, San Anton Palace in Attard, and the Grandmaster's Palace in Valletta. This festival attracts admirers of classical, modern, and jazz music. Set against the rich backdrop of the Presidential Palaces. www.festivalsmalta.com Friday 10 Lacuna Coil. Aria Complex, San Ġwann. 19:00 www.showshappening.com Saturday 11 Boyce Avenue: Live & Unplugged in Malta. Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta. 20:00. www.ticketline.com.mt Wednesday 15 The Planets. Concert by the
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Malta Philharmonic Orchestra. Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta. 21:00-23:00 www.showshappening.com Tuesday 21 – Thursday 30 Malta International Organ Festival. Various venues. (See page18) www.maltainternationalorganfestival.com
Entertainment
Wednesdays and Fridays Ta' Marija Folklore Dinner Show. Ta' Marija Restaurant, Constitution Street, Mosta. 20:00 - 23:00. www.tamarija.com Friday 10 - Sunday 19 ŻiguŻajg. Valletta. Every year, this annual international arts festival delights audiences in Valletta and Gozo with a treasure trove of over 150 performances and workshops by critically acclaimed international and national companies. ŻiguŻajg's enduring popularity springs from its varied and multidisciplinary programme of quality creative work for children and youth, which attracts audiences of over 13,000 every year. www.ziguzajg.org Friday 17 Floriana Ghost Tour X. Floriana. 20:00 Friday 17 Vertical Dimensions Psytrance Festival 2017. The Warehouse Club, Żurrieq. 10:00 Saturday 18 & Sunday 19 Sesame Street Live: Make A New Friend - Malta 2017. Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta. www.ticketline.com.mt
Exhibitions
Wednesday 1 - Sunday 12 Memory In Hand. Spazju Kreattiv, Valletta. An intangible cultural heritage exhibition featuring a selection of traditional customs, artefacts and production skills, as well as a performance which brings the vibrant ethnic music and dances of Guizhou to Malta. www.kreattivita.org Wednesday 1 - Thursday 30 Dreams And Memories (Photography Exhibition) Skyparks Business Centre, Luqa. Wednesday 1 - Thursday 30 REL•INK – INDELIBLE NARRATIVES. Malta Maritime Museum, Vittoriosa. An exhibition featuring oral accounts and images of tattoo designs of elderly Maltese men, who worked on ships or on the waterfront as stevedores, fishermen, longshoremen, dockers, sail makers, sailors, stewards, coalmen, firemen, Royal Navy service men, Merchant Navy men, firemen, stokers, labourers and others. www.heritagemalta.org Wednesday 8 - Sunday 12 Malta Book Festival 2017. Mediterranean Conference Center, Valletta. www.mcc.com.mt
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November Sports
Sunday 5 Mini Tennis Championship Malta 2017. TennisLine Academy, St. Julians. 09:00 Sunday 12 Żurrieq Half Marathon. Żurrieq. 07:30 www.maltamarathon.com Tuesday 14 – Thursday 16 Malta International Darts Open 2017. Cottonera Sports Complex. www.sportmalta.org.mt Sunday 19 Malta Chess Open 2017. Topaz Hotel, St. Paul’s Bay. 14:00 Sunday 19 President’s Solidarity Fun Run. Various locations. www.mccf.store Sunday 19 Road Race In Aid of The Community Chest Fund. St. Paul’s Bay By-pass. 08:30 Wednesday 22 All-In SIGMA Cup. Luxol Sports Club, Swieqi. 10:00 Friday 24 – Sunday 26 The GO Malta eSports Festival 2017. Corradino Sports Pavillion. 16:00-20:00. The GO Malta eSports Festival 2017 is Malta's annual celebration of esports events, which will certainly live up to our reputation of organising high-quality tournaments.
Lectures
Wednesday 22 – Friday 24 Living Cities, Liveable Spaces: Annual Conference. Valletta. conference.valletta2018.org Thursday 23 DFASinMalta lecture, “Misshapen Pearl - An overview of the music of the baroque era”. Lecture given by Sandy Burnett who will regale us with his presentation. An experienced musician, conductor and broadcaster, Mr. Burnett promises that this occasion will be a treat for all music lovers. We hope to see you at 18.30 at the Salini Hotel and Resort in St. Paul’s Bay. For more information, reservations and tickets please contact Nicky Stilon at dfasinmalta@gmail.com
Religious Services
Monday - Saturday 07:30, 09:00 Every Sunday 08:00, 09:00, 10:15, 18:00,19:30 St Patrick's Church, Sliema. Holy mass in English. Sundays & feasts The Sanctuary of Our Lady, Mellie˙a 10:00. Holy mass in English. Every Sunday St Andrew's Scots Church, Valletta. 10:30. Sunday Service in English. www.saintandrewsmalta.com Every Sunday St Barbara Church, Valletta. 10:00 (French), 11:00 (German), 12:00 (English). Every Sunday St Paul's Pro-Cathedral, Valletta. 11:00. Sunday Anglican Service in English. Every Sunday Holy Trinity Church, Sliema 09:30. Sunday Anglican Service in English. Every Sunday St Catherine of Italy, Valletta. 10:30. Holy mass in Italian. For more information call on 22915440. Every Sunday Bible Baptist Church Gzira 10:15, Thursday 19:00. For Free Transport call on Tel: 21322752 or Mob: 79971433. Every Sunday St. Dominic’s Priory, Rabat 11:15 (English). Every Wednesday Archbishop Seminary, Victoria, Gozo. 11:00. Anglican Service in English. First and third Sunday of the month. Evangelical Ecumenical Andreas community, South/Old Bakery Street, Valletta. 10:00 First Sunday of the month. Church Hall, Holy Trinity Church, Sliema. 11:00 Quaker meeting for worship.
Marathons organized around Malta and Gozo © www.viewingmalta.com
Museums Heritage Malta sites and museums info@heritagemalta.org National Museum of Archaeology 09:00 – 18:00 except for Jan – Feb 09:00 till 17:00hrs Palace State Rooms Monday – Friday 10:00 -16.30, Saturday & Sunday 09:00 – 16:30 Fort St Elmo and National War Museum 09:00 - 18:00 Ħal Saflieni – Closed until further notice Ħagar Qim and Mnajdra 09:00 - 17;00, Apr – Sep 08:00 18:00 Ġgantija Temples – May – Oct: 09:00 – 17;00hrs, June – Sept 09:00 – 18:00 Fort Rinella at Kalkara. Monday Saturday 10:00 – 17.00. Malta at War Museum, Vittoriosa. Mondays 10:00 – 16:30. Malta Aviation Museum, Ta' Qali, Monday - Friday 09:00 – 17:00, Saturdays & Sundays 09:30 – 17:00. Palazzo Falson, Mdina. Tuesday - Sunday 10:00 – 17:00 (last visit 16:00). www.palazzofalson.com Palazzo de Piro, Centre for Culture and Arts, 3, Triq Is-Sur, Mdina Tel: 2010 0560 www.palazzodepiro.com The Shipwreck. S. Sommier Street, Birkirkara. Monday - Friday 10:00 - 16:00, Saturday & Sunday 10:00 - 14:00. www.theshipwreckmalta.com
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November Feste
Festas: Ein typisch maltesisches Dorffest mit Kapellenumzügen und Feuerwerk am Vorabend, und eine religiöse Prozession, Kapellenmärsche und Feuerwerk am Festtag. Sonntag, 12. St. Martin, Baħrija. Sonntag, 19. St. John of the Cross, Ta’ Xbiex. Sonntag, 26. St. Andrew, Fontana (Gozo).
Veranstaltungen
Mittwoch, 1. – Mittwoch, 8. Mediterranea Festival. Astra Theatre, Victoria, Gozo. Dieses Kulturfest findet jedes Jahr im Herzen des Mittelmeers, auf der geschichtsträchtigen Insel Gozo, statt. www.teatruastra.org.mt Donnerstag, 2. – Sonntag, 5. Malta Internationales Chorfestival. Valletta. www.maltachoirfest.com Freitag, 24. Wachwechsel. St. George’s Square, Valletta. 10:30. Formale Zeremonie mit dem Wechsel von Wachen vor bedeutenden Institutionen.
Historische Vorführungen
Täglich Abfeuern der ‘Noonday Gun’ und der ‚Sunset Gun‘. Old Saluting Battery, Upper Barrakka Gardens, Valletta. 12:00 & 16:00. Montag - Samstag 14:00 – 16:30. Victorian Garrison. Fort Rinella, Kalkara. Soldaten aus der viktorianischen Ära des 19. Jh. führen Besucher auf einer animierten Tour durch das tägliche Leben einer britischen Garnison im 19. Jh. Besucher können eine Kanone oder eine Muskete abfeuern. Sonntag, 5., 12., 19. & 26. In Guardia Parade, Fort St. Elmo, Valletta, 11:00. Sonntag, 5. Erleben Sie das Leben des Mittelalters in Mdina. Mdina 10:00. Eine 45-minütige kostenlose interaktive Führung , organisiert von Compagnia San Michele mit freundlicher Unterstützung der Malta Tourism Authority.
Theater
Sonntag, 19. National Theatre: Peter Pan (Encores). St. James Cavallier, Valletta. 18:00 www.kreattivita.org
Konzerte
Freitag, 10. Lacuna Coil. Aria Complex, San Ġwann. 19:00 www.showshappening.com Samstag, 11. Boyce Avenue: Live & Unplugged in Malta. Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta. 20:00. www.ticketline.com.mt Mittwoch, 15. Die Planeten. Konzert des Malta Philharmonic Orchestra. Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta. 21:00-23:00 www.showshappening.com Dienstag 21 – Donnerstag 30 Internationales Orgelfestival von Malta. Verschiedene Veranstaltungsorte. (Siehe Seite 18) www.maltainternationalorganfestival.com
Unterhaltung
Mittwochs und freitags Ta' Marija Folkloreshow mit Abendessen. Ta' Marija
Restaurant, Constitution Street, Mosta. 20:00 23:00. www.tamarija.com Freitag, 3. - Sonntag, 12. Festival der drei Paläste. Verdala Palace in Buskett, San Anton Palace in Attard, und der Grandmaster's Palace in Valletta. Ein Fest für Liebhaber klassischer, moderner und Jazzmusik vor dem Hintergrund der Präsidentenpaläste. www.festivalsmalta.com Freitag, 10. - Sonntag, 19. ŻiguŻajg. Valletta. Dieses jährliche internationale Kunstfestival begeistert Gäste in Valletta und Gozo mit mehr als 150 Darbietungen und Workshops bekannter internationaler und nationaler Gruppen. Die anhaltende Popularität von ŻiguŻajg beruht auf dem abwechslungsreichen und multidisziplinären Programm hochwertiger Kreativarbeit für Kinder und Jugendliche und lockt jedes Jahr mehr als 13.000 Besucher an. www.ziguzajg.org Freitag, 17. Floriana Geistertour X. Floriana. 20:00 Freitag, 17. Vertikale Dimensionen. Psytrance Festival 2017. The Warehouse Club, Żurrieq. 10:00 Samstag, 18. & Sonntag, 19. Sesamstraße Live: Mache neue Freunde - Malta 2017. Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta. www.ticketline.com.mt
Ausstellungen
Mittwoch, 1. - Sonntag, 12. Memory In Hand. Spazju Kreattiv, Valletta. Ausstellung kulturellen Erbes mit einer Auswahl an traditionellen Kostümen, Artefakten und Produktionsfertigkeiten sowie Darbietung ethnischer Musik und Tänze aus Guizhou. www.kreattivita.org Mittwoch, 1. - Donnerstag, 30. Träume und Erinnerungen (Fotoausstellung) Skyparks Business Centre, Luqa. Mittwoch, 1. - Donnerstag, 30. REL•INK – INDELIBLE NARRATIVES. Malta Maritime Museum, Vittoriosa. Ausstellung von Zeugnissen und Abbildungen von Tattoos älterer maltesischer Männer, die als Schiffsbelader, Fischer, Hafenarbeiter, Segelmacher, Matrosen, Stewards, Maschinisten und Kohleschaufler, Matrosen der Royal Navy und der Handelsmarine, Arbeiter u.a. arbeiteten. www.heritagemalta.org Mittwoch, 8. - Sonntag, 12. Malta Buchfestival 2017. Mediterranean Conference Center, Valletta. www.mcc.com.mt
Sport
Sonntag, 5. Mini Tennismeisterschaft Malta 2017. TennisLine Academy, St. Julians. 09:00 Sonntag, 12. Żurrieq Halbmarathon. Żurrieq. 07:30 www.maltamarathon.com Dienstag, 14. – Donnerstag, 16. Malta International Darts Open 2017. Cottonera Sports Complex. www.sportmalta.org.mt Sonntag, 19. Malta Schach Open 2017. Topaz Hotel, St. Paul’s Bay. 14:00 Sonntag, 19. Straßenlauf zu Gunsten des Community Chest Fund. St. Paul’s Bay By-pass. 08:30
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Mittwoch, 22. All-In SIGMA Cup. Luxol Sports Club, Swieqi. 10:00 Freitag, 24. – Sonntag, 26. Das GO Malta eSports-Festival 2017. Corradino Sports Pavillion. 16:00-20:00. Das GO Malta eSports-Festival 2017 ist Maltas jährliche esports-Veranstaltung, die sicherlich ihren Ruf als Organisator hochwertiger Wettkämpfe erfüllen wird.
Vorlesungen
Mittwoch, 22. – Freitag, 24. Lebendige Städte, Lebendige Räume: Jahreskonferenz. Valletta. conference.valletta2018.org Donnerstag, 23. DFASinMalta’s neue Vorlesung: “Misshapen Pearl – Ein Überblick über die Musik des Barocks”. Vorlesung von Sandy Burnett, einem erfahrenen Musiker, Dirigenten und Rundfunksprecher. Ein Anlass, der alle Musikliebhaber verwöhnen wird. Wir hoffen, Sie um 18.30 Uhr im Salini Hotel and Resort in St. Paul’s Bay als unsere Gäste begrüßen zu dürfen. Mehr Informationen, Reservierungen und Eintrittskarten über Nicky Stilon unter dfasinmalta@gmail.com
Gottesdienstez
Montag - Samstag. St Patrick's Church, Sliema. Heilige Messe in Englisch. 07:30, 09:00. Jeden Sonntag. 08:00, 09:00, 10:15, 18:00, 19:30. Jeden Sonntag. St Andrew's Scots Church, Valletta. 10:30. Sonntagsgottesdienst in Englisch. Sonntags & Feiertags. The Sanctuary of Our Lady, Mellie˙a 10:00. (Englisch). Jeden Sonntag. St Barbara Church, Valletta. 10:00 (Französisch), 11:00 (Deutsch), 12:00 (Englisch). Jeden Sonntag. St Paul's Pro-Cathedral, Valletta. 11.00. Anglikaner Service (Englisch). Jeden Sonntag. Holy Trinity Church, Sliema. 09:30. Anglikaner Service (Englisch). Jeden Sonntag. St Catherine d'Italia, Valletta. 10:30. Heilige Messe in Italienisch. Mehr Informationen unter 22915440. Jeden Sonntag. Bible Baptist Church Gzira 10:15, Donnerstag 19:00.Für den freien Verkehr anruf Tel: 21322752 or Mob: 79971433. Jeden Sonntag. St. Dominic’s Priory, Rabat 11:15 (Englisch). Jeden Mittwoch. Erzbischof-Pristerseminar, Victoria, Gozo. 11:00. Anglikaner Service (Englisch). Erster und dritter Sonntag des Monats. Evangelisch-Ökumenischer Gottesdienst, South/Old Bakery Street, Valletta. 10:00 Erster Sonntag des Monats. Quäker Andacht. Church Hall, Holy Trinity Church, Sliema. 11:00
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Novembre Fêtes
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. Dimanche 12 St. Martin, Baħrija. Dimanche 19 St. Jean de la Croix. Ta’ Xbiex. Dimanche 26 St. André. Fontana (Gozo).
Evénements
Jeudi 2 – Dimanche 5 Festival International des Chœurs de Malte. La Valette. www.maltachoirfest.com Vendredi 24 Relève de la Garde. St. George’s Square, La Valette. 10:30. Cérémonie officielle où des soldats assurant la faction devant les édifices des institutions importantes pendant les cérémonies officielles se remplacent par d’autres. Mercredi 1er – Mercredi 8 Mediterranea Festival. Théâtre Astra, Victoria, Gozo. Célébration annuelle de culture se déroulant au cœur même de la Méditerranée, à Gozo, île chargée d’histoire. www.teatruastra.org.mt
Reconstitutions historiques
Chaque jour Tir d’un canon à midi et au coucher du soleil. Old Saluting Battery, Jardins d’Upper Barrakka, La Valette. 12:00 & 16:00 respectivement. Lundi – Samedi 14:00 - 16:30. Garnison de soldats britanniques de l’époque victorienne. Fort Rinella, Kalkara. Des soldats en uniforme du 19e siècle, époque victorienne, font une visite guidée animée autour du fort aux touristes reconstituant ainsi la vie quotidienne d’une garnison de soldats britanniques à la fin du 19e siècle. Les visiteurs peuvent tirer un canon ou le mousqueton d’un soldat. Dimanche 5, 12, 19 & 26 Parade In Guardia, (Parade militaire de l’époque où l’Ordre de St Jean, gouvernait Malte). Fort St. Elmo, La Valette, 11:00. Dimanche 5 Relive the Medieval life of Mdina.(Plongez dans la vie médiévale de Mdina). Mdina10:00 Visite guidée interactive gratuite de 45 minutes organisée par Compagnia San Michele avec l’appui de l’Autorité du Tourisme de Malte.
Théâtre
Dimanche 19 National Théâtre: Peter Pan (Encores). St. James Cavalier, La Valette. 18:00 www.kreattivita.org
Concerts
Vendredi 10 Lacuna Coil. Aria Complex, San Ġwann. 19:00 www.showshappening.com Samedi 11 Boyce Avenue: Live & Unplugged in Malta. Centre Méditerranéen des Conférences, La Valette. 20:00. www.ticketline.com.mt Mercredi 15 The Planets. Concert par le Malta Philharmonic Orchestra. Centre Méditerranéen des Conférences, La Valette. 21:00-23:00 www.showshappening.com Mardi 21 - Jeudi 30 Festival international d'orgue de Malte. Divers lieux. (Voir page18) www.maltainternationalorganfestival.com
Divertissement
Mercredi et Vendredi Ta' Marija Folklore Dinner Show. (Dîner et spectacle).Ta' Marija Restaurant, Constitution Street, Mosta. 20:00 - 23:00. www.tamarija.com Vendredi 3 - Dimanche 12 Three Palaces Festival. Le Palais Verdala à Buskett, Le Palais San Anton à Attard, et Le Palais des Grands-Maîtres à La Valette. Ce festival attire les amateurs de la musique classique, moderne et jazz. Dans le cadre riche des palais présidentiels. www.festivalsmalta.com Vendredi 10 - Dimanche 19 ŻiguŻajg. La Valette. Tous les ans ce festival international annuel ravit le public à La Valette et Gozo avec une collection riche et impressionnante de plus de 150 prestations et ateliers par des compagnies internationales et nationales acclamées par la critique. La popularité constante de ŻiguŻajg provient de son programme varié et pluridisciplinaire de travail de création d’une qualité exceptionnelle pour les enfants et la jeunesse, qui attire des publics de plus de 13,000 personnes chaque année. www.ziguzajg.org Vendredi 17 Floriana Ghost Tour X. Circuit « hanté » à Floriana. 20:00 Vendredi 17 Vertical Dimensions Psytrance Festival 2017. The Warehouse Club, Żurrieq. 10:00 Samedi 18 & Dimanche 19 Sesame Street Live: Make A New Friend - Malta 2017. Centre Méditerranéen des Conférences, La Valette. www.ticketline.com.mt
Expositions
Mercredi 1er - Dimanche 12 Memory In Hand. Spazju Kreattiv, Valletta. Exposition d’un patrimoine culturel immatériel présentant une sélection de coutumes traditionnelles, objets anciens et techniques de production, ainsi qu’une prestation qui apporte la musique et les danses ethniques vibrantes de la province de Guizhou à Malte. www.kreattivita.org Mercredi 1er - Jeudi 30 Dreams And Memories (Exposition de photographie) Skyparks Business Centre, Luqa. Mercredi 1er - Jeudi 30 REL•INK – INDELIBLE NARRATIVES. (Récits ineffaçables) Malta Maritime Museum, Vittoriosa. Exposition présentant des récits verbaux et images de motifs de tatouage des hommes âgés maltais qui travaillaient sur les navires ou sur les quais comme débardeurs, pêcheurs, manutentionnaires, dockers, maîtres voiliers, matelots, stewards, charbonniers, pompiers, membres de la Royal Navy, membres de la Marine marchande, pompiers, soutiers, manœuvres et autres.. www.heritagemalta.org Mercredi 8 - Dimanche 12 Malta Book Festival 2017. Salon du Livre Centre Méditerranéen des Conférences, La Valette. www.mcc.com.mt
Sports
Dimanche 5 Mini Championnat de Tennis de Malte 2017. TennisLine Academy, St. Julians. 09:00 Dimanche12 Żurrieq Demi-Marathon. Żurrieq. 07:30 www.maltamarathon.com Mardi 14 – Jeudi 16 Tournoi International Open de Fléchettes de Malte 2017 Cottonera Sports Complex. www.sportmalta.org.mt Dimanche 19 Championnat Open d’Echecs de Malte 2017. Topaz Hotel, St. Paul’s Bay. 14:00 Dimanche 19 Course sur Route au bénéfice de la Community Chest Fund. St. Paul’s Bay By-pass. 08:30 Mercredi 22 Coupe All-In SIGMA. Luxol Sports Club, Swieqi. 10:00 Vendredi 24 – Dimanche 26 Festival GO Malta eSports 2017. Corradino Sports Pavilion. 16:00-20:00. Ce festival, célébration annuelle d’événements d’e-sports de Malte, sera sans doute à la hauteur de notre réputation comme organisateurs de tournois de haute qualité.
Conférences
Mercredi 22 – Vendredi 24 Living Cities, Liveable Spaces: (Villes vivantes, espaces habitables) Conférence annuelle. La Valette. conference.valletta2018.org Jeudi 23 « Misshapen Pearl - Un aperçu de la musique de l’époque baroque » – la prochaine conférence DFAS à Malte. Conférence donnée par Sandy Burnett qui nous régalera de sa présentation. Musicien expérimenté, chef d’orchestre et personnalité dans le secteur de la radiodiffusion, M. Burnett promet que cette occasion sera un régal pour tous les amateurs de musique. Nous espérons vous voir à 18.30 au Salini Hotel and Resort a St. Paul’s Bay. Pour plus d’information, réservations et achat de billets veuillez contacter Nicky Stilon à dfasinmalta@gmail.com
Relgieux
Lundi-SamediStPatrick'sChurch,Sliema07:30,09:00.Messeenanglais. Chaque Dimanche St Patrick's Church, Sliema 08:00, 09:00, 10:15, 18:00, 19:30. Messe en anglais. ChaqueDimancheStAndrew'sScotsChurch,LaValette.10:30.Serviceenanglais. 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. ChaqueDimanche.St.Dominic’sPriory,Rabat11:15(Anglais). Chaque Mercredi Archbishop Seminary, Victoria, Gozo. 11:00. Service Anglican en anglais. Premier et troisième dimanche du mois. Eglise Evanggelisch Ökomenische, South/Old Bakery Street, La Valette. 10:00 Premier dimanche du mois. Quaker meeting. Hall d’Eglise, Holy Trinity Church, Sliema. 11:00 (allemand)
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Novembre Feste
Feste patronali: Festa tradizionale maltese con bande musicali e fuochi d’artificio alla vigilia. Processione con la statua del santo, bande musicali e spettacolo pirotecnico il giorno della festa. Domenica 12 San Martino, Baħrija. Domenica 19 San Giovanni della Croce, Ta’ Xbiex. Domenica 26 Sant'Andrea, Fontana (Gozo).
Eventi
Giovedí 2 – domenica 5 Festival Internazionale del Coro di Malta. Valletta. www.maltachoirfest.com Venerdí 24 Cambio della guardia. Piazza San Giorgio, Valletta. 10:30. Ceremonia formale del cambio della guardia. Mercoledí 1 – mercoledí 8 Festival Mediterranea. Teatro Astra, Victoria, Gozo. Si tratta di una celebrazione annuale della cultura lasciata nel cuore del Mediterraneo, sull'isola storica caricata di Gozo. www.teatruastra.org.mt
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Evento giornaliero. Saluto a salve di mezzogiorno e al tramonto. Vecchia Batteria, Giardini di Barrakka Alta, Valletta. 12:00 & 16:00 rispettivamente. Lunedì – sabato 14:00 - 16:30. Victorian Garrison. Fort Rinella, Kalkara. Comparsi in uniforme militare del periodo vittoriano (19mo secolo) accompagnano i visitatori per un tour animato intorno alla Forte ri-evocando la vita giornaliera risalendo alla fine del presidio brittanico del 19mo secolo. Domenica 5, 12, 19 & 26 In Guardia Parade, Forte S. Elmo, Valletta, 11:00. Domenica 5 Relive The Medieval Life Of Mdina (Rivivi la vita medievale di Mdina). Mdina 10:00. Un tour interattivo gratuito di 45 minuti organizzato dalla Compagnia San Michele con il supporto dell'Autorità Turistica di Malta.
Teatro
Domenica 19 Teatro Nazionale: Peter Pan (Encores). St. James Cavallier, Valletta. 18:00 www.kreattivita.org
Concerti
Venerdí 3 - domenica 12 Festival dei Tre Palazzi. Palazzo Verdala a Buskett, Palazzo San Anton ad Attard, e il Palzzo del Gran Maestro a Valletta. Questo festival attrae ammiratori di musica classica, moderna e jazz. Situato sullo sfondo ricco dei palazzi presidenziali. www.festivalsmalta.com Venerdí 10 Lacuna Coil. Aria Complex, San Ġwann. 19:00 www.showshappening.com Sabato 11 Boyce Avenue: Live & Unplugged in Malta. Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta. 20:00. www.ticketline.com.mt Mercoledí 15 The Planets. Concerto della Orchestra Filarmonica di Malta. Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta. 21:00-23:00 www.showshappening.com Malta International Organ Festival – As per 2016 Martedì 21 - giovedì 30 Festival Internazionale dell'Organizzazione di Malta. Vari luoghi. (Vedere pagina 18) www.maltainternationalorganfestival.com
Intrattenimento
Mercoldí e venerdí. Ta' Marija Folklore Dinner Show. Ta' Marija Restaurant, Constitution Street, Mosta. 20:00 23:00. www.tamarija.com Venerdí 10 - domenica 19. ŻiguŻajg. Valletta. Ogni anno, questo festival annuale internazionale di arti delizierà il pubblico a Valletta e Gozo con un tesoro di oltre 150 spettacoli e laboratori di aziende accreditate a livello internazionale e nazionale. La popolarità permanente di ŻiguŻajg deriva dal suo vario e multidisciplinare programma di lavoro creativo di qualità per bambini e giovani, che attrae pubblico di oltre 13.000 ogni anno. www.ziguzajg.org Venerdí 17 Floriana Ghost Tour X. Floriana. 20:00 Venerdí 17 Vertical Dimensions Psytrance Festival 2017. The Warehouse Club, Żurrieq. 10:00 Sabato 18 e domenica 19 Sesame Street Live: Make A New Friend - Malta 2017. Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta. www.ticketline.com.mt
Mostre
Mercoledí 1 - domenica 12 Memory In Hand. Spazju Kreattiv, Valletta. Una mostra del patrimonio immateriale culturale con una selezione di abitudini tradizionali, manufatti e abilità di produzione, nonché una performance che porta la vibrante musica etnica e le danze di Guizhou a Malta. www.kreattivita.org Mercoledí 1 - giovedí 30 Dreams And Memories (Mostra di fotografia) Skyparks Business Centre, Luqa. Mercoledí 1 - giovedí 30 REL•INK – INDELIBLE NARRATIVES. Malta Maritime Museum, Vittoriosa. Una mostra con racconti orali e immagini di disegni di tatuaggi di uomini anziani maltesi, che lavoravano su navi o sul lungomare come stivieri, pescatori, pescatori, cantieri navali, vela, marinai, steward, coalmen, pompieri, uomini di servizio della Royal Navy, Merchant Navy uomini, vigili del fuoco, stokers, lavoratori e altri. www.heritagemalta.org Mercoledí 8 - domenica 12 Malta Book Festival 2017. Mediterranean Conference Center, Valletta. www.mcc.com.mt
Sport
Domenica 5 Campionati di Mini Tennis Malta 2017. TennisLine Academy, St. Julians. 09:00 Domenica 12 Żurrieq Half Marathon. Żurrieq. 07:30 www.maltamarathon.com Martedí 14 – giovedí 16 Malta International Darts Open 2017. Cottonera Sports Complex. www.sportmalta.org.mt Domeinica 19 Malta Chess Open 2017. Topaz Hotel, St. Paul’s Bay. 14:00 Domenica 19 Road Race In Aid of The Community Chest Fund. St. Paul’s Bay By-pass. 08:30 Mercoledí 22 All-In SIGMA Cup. Luxol Sports Club, Swieqi. 10:00 Venerdí 24 – domenica 26 The GO Malta eSports Festival 2017. Corradino Sports Pavillion. 16:00-20:00. Il GO Malta eSports Festival 2017 è la celebrazione annuale di eventi esportati a Malta, che certamente viverà alla nostra reputazione di organizzare tornei di alta qualità.
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Conferenze
Mercoledí 22 – venerdí 24 Living Cities, Liveable Spaces (Città viventi, spazi abitabili): Conferenza annuale. Valletta. conference.valletta2018.org Giovedí 23 Conferenza dalla DFASinMalta, “Misshapen Pearl - Una panoramica della musica dell'era barocca ". Conferenza di Sandy Burnett che ci regalerà con la sua presentazione. Un musicista esperto, direttore e trasmettitore, Burnett promette che questa occasione sarà un piacere per tutti gli amanti della musica. Speriamo di vederti alle 18.30 presso il Salini Hotel and Resort di St. Paul's Bay. Per ulteriori informazioni, prenotazioni e biglietti si prega di contattare Nicky Stilon a dfasinmalta@gmail.com
Servizi liturgici
Lunedì a Sabato 07:30, 09:00 Ogni Domenica 08:00, 09:00, 10:15, 18:00,19:30 St Patrick's Church, Sliema. Messa in Inglese. Domenica & giorni festivi Sanruario di Nostra Signora, Mellie˙a 10:00. Holy mass in English. Ogni Domenica St Andrew's Scots Church, Valletta. 10:30. Messa della Domenica in Inglese. www.saintandrewsmalta.com Ogni Domenica St Barbara Church, Valletta. 10:00 (Francese), 11:00 (Tedesco), 12:00 (Inglese). Ogni Domenica St Paul's Pro-Cathedral, Valletta. 11.00. Messa Anglicana in Inglese. Ogni Domenica Holy Trinity Church, Sliema 09:30. Messa Anglican in Inglese. Ogni Domenica St Catherine d'Italia, Valletta. 10:30. Messa in Italiano. Informazioni 22915440. Ogni Domenica Bible Baptist Church Gzira 10:15, Giovedì 19:00. Per trasporto gratuito chiamate Tel: 21322752; cel: 79971433. Ogni Domenica St. Dominic’s Priory, Rabat 11:15 (Inglese). Ogni Mercoledì Archbishop Seminary, Victoria, Gozo. 11:00. Messa Anglicana in Inglese. Prima e terza Domenica del mese. Communitá Evangelica Ecumenicale Andreas, South/Old Bakery Street, Valletta. 10:00 Prima Domenica del mese. Sala della chiesa della Santissima Trinitá, Sliema. 11:00 Riunione Quaker per pregare.
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Break in your hiking boots
Gozo is just 14kmX7km yet the visitor is rapidly rewarded with an unspoilt, rugged landscape, from pretty villages to rural countryside to prominent hills and dramatic coastlines. The combination of this provides the rambler many wonderful experienes. From peaceful country and hill walks to rambles along cliff-tops with panoramic views; from coastal paths past extraordinary natural features to heritage trails through the alleyways of the Knights of St John or the unique prehistoric landscape, Gozo offers a unique experience.
Mild Sea Temperature
Gozo’s mild winters mean that the sea temperature is warm for most of the year. This makes water-sports practicable throughout the year. There are several ways in which you can make the most of Gozo’s beautiful sea in autumn - diving, kayaking, and paddleboarding are perhaps the most popular activities, for a true experience of the beautiful Mediterranean sea surrounding the island.
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On your bike!
The island offers a variety of bike routes that cater for novices and can also challenge the most experienced of riders. Whatever your level of expertise, Gozo’s meandering country paths and old streets will definitely tickle your fancy. One of the best ways to really sample what the island is all about is to get off the beaten track, rent a bike and follow the signs of the SIBIT project. The SIBIT route in Gozo runs around the entire coast, through as many as 14 villages, and takes in most of Gozo’s main sights, both natural and historic. Segway Tours in Gozo. Photo © Chris Davies
Gliding fun
Going on a segway tour is a relatively new way to discover Gozo’s hidden treasures. This two-wheeled, self-balancing scooter is easy to use and especially comfortable if hiking is not your thing. There are several routes that have been prepared especially for this eco-friendly mode of transportation.
Rock on
Enjoy Gozo’s unique landscape the adventurous way. Cliffs, caves, coves – the island’s geology is unique and spectacular and if you are the adventurous type, you will be definitely entertained as you climb or abseil one of the natural rock formations, against the backdrop of the beautiful Mediterranean sea.
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ST. MARTIN'S BAG A quaint old Maltese traditional gift which delights children and is closely linked to autumn is the "borĹźa ta' San Martin" - bag of St Martin. This very Maltese version of treating children to some delicious delights knows its origin way back in history when European Christians used to fast before Christmas starting on the feast of St Martin which falls on November 11. The "Quadragesima Sancti Martini" lasted for 40 days but at its onset, people were allowed to eat, drink and be merry.
When toys were few and far apart, the nuts were usually used instead of marbles to play games with other children. If not cracked, a nut was promptly eaten. Uncracked nuts were saved to be roasted. Traditional rhymes and songs were also popular with children up until recently.
The feast of St Martin is celebrated on the Sunday closest to 11 November. This year it will fall on Sunday 12th of November . Even whilst the old tradition has lost a lot of its popularity during recent years, many parents or grandparents still prepare these drawstring cloth bags of goodies for children. Such delicacies as are found in a typical bag include sun-dried figs, almonds, walnuts, chestnuts, an apple, and an orange, a tangerine which is seasonal at this time as is a nice plump pomegranate. Then, to top it all - one St Martin bun, a variant of the hot cross bun which comes without raisins but with a small candy sugar covered liquorice stick tucked in its centre.
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Taking place from the 21st November till the 7th December, the Malta International Organ Festival is undoubtedly the largest event during this time of the year for lovers of art and classical music. With eighteen concerts by world-renowned musicians within the cathedrals, basilicas, churches, and chapels across the Maltese Islands, this is surely a fitting celebration of the king of instruments. The festival brings together some of the world’s finest musicians performing some of the greatest music written for the organ, whilst also showcasing some of Malta’s most stunning architectural and artistic heritage. Cultural Heritage is often associated very narrowly with museums and archaeological sites, but Malta possesses a much more extensive patrimony of heritage assets including music and our beloved Churches and Cathedrals. It was with the arrival of the knights of St John and the lifting of the Great Siege of 1565, that the building of modern Malta commenced, and the archipelago’s landscape was transformed beyond configurations that had changed very little since prehistoric times. Fortifications, wonderful palaces and a network of small cities, towns and villages emerged, where at the heart of each was a church. These small cities, towns and villages today form the historic centre of our archipelago’s urban landscape, and many are also the venues for the Malta International Organ Festival.
The arts have always played a large role in Maltese culture, and it is everyone’s aim that the high calibre programme that has been put together should serve as an endorsement to the event’s international status , becoming now a regular part of the Malta cultural calendar. The Malta International Organ Festival was recently awarded the prestigious Europe for Festivals, Festivals for Europe (EFFE) label. This label is a prestigious sign of not just a quality event, but one that is doing the most exciting and innovative work. The festival this year welcomes internationally renowned pianist, organist and conductor Wayne Marshall who will be improvising on the organ to the 1922 silent film by F.W. Murnau - Nosferatu, a Symphony of Horror, a Sunday teatime concert at the Anglican Cathedral featuring Italian opera melodies arranged for four hands (and four feet) on the organ, the inauguration of the long lost organ of the Our Lady of Victories Church in Valletta by Hugo Agius Muscat, four concerts in the beautiful island of Gozo, including the participation of the Gaulitanus Choir, a concert in Strait Street for those who would like to sip some wine while enjoying organ music, a fine chamber music concert at St Paul’s Chapel in Birkirkara, and surely not to be missed, the opening concert at St Francis of Assisi Church, Valletta, and the Grand Finale at St Augustine Parish Church, Valletta where we hear woks for organ and orchestra.
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Programme Tuesday 21 19:30 St.Francis of Assisi Church, Valletta. Julian Mallek (Germany) - Organ & Semjon Kalinowsky (Germany) - Viola. Opening Concert - Organ & Viola. €15 Wednesday 22 19:15 St. Nicholas Parish Church, Siġġiewi. Mark Vassallo (Malta) - Organ & Dominika Zamara (Poland) - Soprano. Organ & Voice Recital of Sacred Arias. Free Thursday 23 19:30 Our Lady, of Good Council Church, Paceville Erwin Wiersinga (Netherlands) – Organ. Solo Organ Recital. Free
Thursday 30 20:00 St. Paul's Chapel, Birkirkara. Andres Uibo (Estonia) Organ, Aare Tammessalu (Estonia) Cello. Chamber Music Concert . €15 Friday 01 December 19:30 St.Paul's Anglican Pro-Cathedral, Valletta. Wayne Marshall (UK). Organ. Nosferatu, a Symphony of Horror - Organ Improvisations on the 1922 Silent Film. €20 Saturday 02 December 20:00 St. Augustine Parish Church , Valletta. Maurice Clerc (France) – Organ. Solo Organ Recital - The French Legacy . Free
Friday 24 19:00 St. John the Baptist Parish Church, Xewkija, Gozo. David Davies (UK) – Organ. Solo Organ Recital. Free
Sunday 03 December 17:00 St.Paul's Anglican Pro-Cathedral, Valletta. Giuliana Maccaroni (Italy) & Martino Pòrcile (Italy) – Organ. All'Opera on 4 hands (and feet). Teatime Concert. €10
Saturday 25 19:30 Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish Church, Balluta. Zita Nauratyill (Hungary). Organ & Luca Magni (Italy) – Flute. Organ & Flute Recital. Free
Sunday 03 December 19:30 Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish Church, Fontana, Gozo. Diego Cannizzaro (Sicily) – Organ. Solo Organ Concert - From Bach to Schumann. Free
Sunday 26 19:30 St. John the Baptist Parish Church, Xewkija, Gozo. Gaulitanus Choir (Gozo). Colin Attard (Gozo), acc. by Stephen Attard (Gozo) – Organ. Organ & Choir Concert. Free
Monday 04 December 19:15 St Mary's Parish Church (Rotunda), Mosta. Diego Cannizzaro (Sicily) – Organ. Solo Organ Concert. 19th Century Italy. Free
Monday 27 20:30 Strait Street, Valletta. Franco Cefai (Gozo). Organ Bach's Chorale Preludes. Free
Tuesday 05 December 19:00 Our Lady of Victories Church, Valletta. Hugo Agius Muscat (Malta) - Organ & Joseph Lia (Malta) - Baritone. Launch of the newly restored 18th Century Positivo Organ. Organ & Voice Recital. €20
Tuesday 28 19:00 Gozo Cathedral, Cittadella, Victoria, Gozo Andres Uibo (Estonia). Organ, Aare Tammessalu (Estonia) - Cello & Ka Bo Chan (Hong Kong). Coutertenor. Organ, Voice & Cello Concert. Dvorak's Biblical Songs. Free
Wednesday 06 December 19:15 Annunciation Parish Church, Balzan. Daniel Zaretsky (Russia) - Organ. Totally Baroque. Free
Wednesday 29 19:15 St. Helen's Basilica, Birkirkara. Taras Baginets (Russia) – Organ. Solo Organ Recital. Free
Thursday 07 December 20:00. St. Augustine Parish Church , Valletta. Marco D'Avola (Sicily) - Organ, Riccardo Bianchi (Italy) - Conductor, Valletta Chamber Orchestra. Grand Finale. Organ & Orchestra. €15
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Three Palaces Festival 2017 The Artist As Hero The 5th edition of the Three Palaces Festival, taking place from the 3rd to the 12th November, will once again see the participation of artists of exceptional talent from around the world. These renowned artists will perform within the beautiful setting of three of Malta's historical Baroque palaces – San Anton Palace, Verdala Palace – together with the National Museum of Archaeology in Valletta, a World Heritage city. Built during the time of the Knights of St John, these magnificent buildings have hosted many dignitaries and have held many important functions throughout time. Today, they will continue to play another important role – that of bringing people together to experience music of excellent quality as a community.
Andrew Von Oeyen, an American pianist who has performed in the best venues around the world, will open this year's edition of the festival with a concert of music by great European composers such as Mozart, Brahms, Liszt and Wagner at the National Museum of Archaeology in Valletta. The cello ensemble of the famous Vienna Philharmonic will perform on the second day. Young audiences will have their own special event: Cretan singer and musician Kalia Lyraki and Scottish pipe player and an expert on prehistoric music Barnaby Brown, will present three morning concerts for school children at the Verdala Palace in Buskett.
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The Castalian String Quartet, formed in 2011 and rapidly emerging as an exciting voice on the international chamber music scene will be performing on the 9th November at the National Museum of Archaeology in Valletta, while Oxford's world class vocal ensemble The Blenheim Singers will, through their singing at the National Museum of Archaeology, celebrate composers and writers who flourished during the reigns of Elizabeth I and Elizabeth II. Despite their young age, both violinist Benjamin Baker and Pianist Daniel Lebhardt have won prestigious prizes and established a strong international presence, performing in concert halls all over the world. During their concert at San Anton Palace, they will treat the audience to works by Britten, Paganini and Elgar. These foreign artists will be joined by equally exceptional Maltese artists, namely Nico Darmanin – a Maltese, London-based tenor who will perform on the 5th November and Sandro Zerafa – one of the most active guitarists on the Paris jazz scene, who will perform with his jazz quartet on the 8th. The rich and varied programme of this edition of the Three Palaces Festival will come to a close with the Laefer Saxaphone Quartet, specializing in contemporary classical repertoire and with the talented Gozitan saxophonist Philip Attard as one of its members.
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More information about this year's edition of the festival can be obtained from Arts Council Malta and from the festival's website www.3palacesfestival.com, while tickets for all the concerts can be bought from the Manoel Theatre Box Office from the 14th September onwards. Ticketing information can be obtained from Teatru Manoel on 2124 6389 or www.teatrumanoel.com.mt The Three Palaces is organised by Festivals Directorate within Arts Council Malta in collaboration with the Ministry of Justice, Culture and Local Government; and supported by MSV Life and Corinthia Palace Hotel & Spa
Image: Castalian Quartet © Kaupo Kikkas
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Popular Traditions And Beliefs Relived At The Inquisitor’s Palace Throughout centuries Maltese history intertwined with various influences, resulting in an extremely rich religious socio-cultural artistic patrimony. When speaking of heritage we are normally quick to recall our prehistoric temples, churches, historic cities and their artistic treasures, at times omitting the thriving legacy of intangible heritage – language, food, dress, trades, superstitious customs, religious traditions and all the tiny things which have shaped us as Maltese. While many might be familiar with Heritage Malta’s work to preserve and valorise the tangible heritage in its custody, not enough opportunity was given to appreciate the agency’s input in the consolidation of intangible heritage. This is put forward through various permanent displays in its museums, outreach initiatives to secure
collections and document valuable ethnographic data and a busy calendar of thematic events and educational programmes – most of which seasonal. November commemorates the faithfully departed in the Catholic liturgical calendar. An important month with a myriad of customs which have developed along the years when, given to poorer health care, death was at the order of the day. So as to highlight popular traditions and beliefs related to souls and the afterlife, Heritage Malta will be organising L-Għid tal-Erwieħ at the Inquisitor’s Palace on Friday 3rd November, the day following All Souls’ Day. This thematic event is centred around a typical meal based on the ħanżira tal-erwieħ tradition. It originates from the Image: Ohio display at the National War Museum, Valletta © Heritage Malta
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local All Souls’ Day custom where the Maltese feasted on a pig that during the previous weeks would have been let loose in the streets. This pig would have been given scraps of food from entire neighbourhoods. This pig would on All Souls’ Day be then slaughtered, cooked and fed to the poor, since it was believed that good deeds with the poor and needy would facilitate the redemption of distressed souls. In a similar fashion, some monastic orders in Malta used to prepare the borma tal-erwieħ, a big pot full of vegetables gathered by good-hearted families and shop owners for the cooking of soup which was distributed to the poor on All Souls’ Day. The roasted pig (il-ħanżira tal-erwieħ) will be the main dish in this thematic supper. This will be complimented by the maħluta, a bittersweet drink recalling the ups and downs in life, ftieti tal-għaża (toasted bread with garlic and parsley), kawlata (vegetable soup with pork), and l-għadam tal-mejtin, a bone shaped almond-based sweet. Along with these food-related traditions we come across the tubru – a symbolic coffin, set up in churches during the month of November, or on the demise of important dignitaries such as the Grand Master or the Pope, the last being Pope John XXIII in 1963. The most celebrated among similar setups is the Cappella Ardente designed in 1726 by Romano Carapecchia for St John’s Co-Cathedral. Simpler ones were set up in churches up till the Second Vatican Council. A tubru will be set up at the Inquisitor’s Palace for the occasion. Nowadays our remembrance towards the departed centres around visits to cemeteries, particularly in November. Many light up candles or leave flowers on the relative’s graves. This is why most cemeteries are usually left open for longer hours during November. Yet, some years back, death and funerary rituals were commemorated with greater awe and intense spirituality. During funerals it was normal to come across hired mourners, known as newwieħa. Despite showing great grief these women were not related to the deceased or his/her family. Apart from following coffins with outcries in funeral processions, the newwieħa, dressed in long mourning cloaks, used to go into the deceased houses and turn upside down or even break some pottery cooking utensils because people were expected not to cook following the passing away of a relative.
Facets of intangible heritage like these popular traditions and beliefs in souls and the afterlife will be highlighted through L-Għid tal-Erwieħ at the Inquisitor’s Palace and other thematic sensory experiences. (Editorial note: L-Għid tal-Erwieħ will be held in Maltese) For more information about Heritage Malta and its activities, visit website, www.heritagemalta.org, or the official facebook page.
Images: The Inquisitor’s Palace © Heritage Malta
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[MALTESE ISLANDS MAP]
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[MAP OF VALLETTA]
& NATIONAL WAR MUSEM
PINTO WHARF
Grand Master’s Palace
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13.
Triton Fountain City Gate St. Andrew’s Scots Church St. James Cavalier Auberge of Castille, Leon & Portugal Upper Baracca Gardens Lower Baracca Gardens Siege Bell Memorial Sacra Infermeria / The Malta Experience Fort St. Elmo/National War Museum Open-air Market (Mon. – Sat.) Jesuit Church / Old University St. Paul’s Shipwreck Church
14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26.
Palazzo di Citta / Public Registry Cappellania Castellania St. James Church Auberge of Italy Palazzo Parisio Church of St. Catherine of Italy Our Lady of Victories Church Sovereign Military Order of Malta Republic Street Royal Opera House Palazzo Ferreria St. Barbara Church
27. Auberge of Provence 28. National Museum of Archaeology 29. St. John’s Co-Cathedral 30. Great Siege Square 31. Auberge of Auvergne/ Law Courts 32. Republic Square 33. National Library 34. Queen Victoria Monument 35. Grand Master’s Palace & Armoury 36. Manoel Theatre 37. Carmelite Church 38. St. Paul’s Anglican Pro-Cathedral
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VALLETTA WATERFRONT
Fort St. Elmo
Tourist Information 28, Melita Street Valletta Opening hours Mon. to Sat.: 09:00-17:30 Sun. & Public Holidays: 09:00-13:00 Tel: 21220193, 21220264
39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50.
Auberge of Aragon Sliema-Valletta Ferry St. Andrew’s Bastion Auberge of Bavaria Admiralty House/Museum of Fine Arts St. John’s Cavalier Hastings Gardens Church of Porto Salvo The Castellana Bus Terminus Cruise Liner Terminal Central Bank
3 - 12 NOVEMBER 2017
Verdala Palace | San Anton Palace National Museum of Archaeology More information on www.3palacesfestival.com