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MALTA & GOZO DAY BY DAY SEPTEMBER 2018

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[CONTENTS] SEPTEMBER 2018 Issue No. 193

Front Cover: Fishing village, Marsaxlokk © IMPACT PR

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6 Welcome Herzlich Willkommen Bienvenue Benvenuti 7 September Events 8, 9 September Tag für Tag 10 Septembre Au Jour Le Jour 11 Settembre giorno per giorno 12 A Rare Glimpse On An Elusive Civilization 14 Maltese Islands Map Karte der Maltesischen Inseln Carte des îles maltaises Cartina delle isole di Malta 16 Travel Tips by Bank of Valletta p.l.c. 19 Valletta Map Karte von Valletta Carte de la Valletta Cartina della Valletta 20 The Malta Military Tattoo 2018 21 Local Councils Events in September 22 Żejt Iż-Żejtun - The Olive Oil Event 25 Malta Welcomes Trojan Horse Was A Unicorn, One Of The Largest Digital Entertainment Events 27 Historic Celebrations During September 28 Milestones Meilensteine Étape importante Pietra miliare

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3600 BC

750 BC

The Temple Builders Die Tempelbauer Les constructeurs des temples I costruttori di Templi

218 BC The Romans Römer Les Romains I Romani

The Phoenicians Die Phönizier Les Phéniciens I Fenici

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MILESTONES MEILENSTEINE ÉTAPE IMPORTANTE PIETRA MILIARE

60 AD

870 AD

Christianity Christentum Le Christianisme Il Cristianesimo

1090 AD

The Arabs Die Araber Les Arabes Gli Arabi

The Norman Conquest Die normannische Eroberung La conquête normande La Conquista normanna

1565 AD

1530 AD

1798 AD

The Great Siege Die Große Belagerung Le Grand Siège Il Grande Assedio

The Knights of St. John Die Johanniterritter Les Chevaliers de St. Jean I Cavalieri di San Giovanni

1800 AD

1974 AD

Republic Republik La république La Repubblica

* Image:Heritage Malta • Bild: Heritage Malta • Image:Heritage Malta • Foto:Heritage Malta

The French period Die französische Periode La période française Il periodo francese

Arrival of the British Ankunft der Briten L’arrivée des anglais L’arrivo degli inglesi

1940 AD

World War II Zweiter Weltkrieg La deuxième guerre mondiale La Seconda Guerra Mondiale

2004 AD

EU Accession EU-Mitgliedschaft L’accès à l’UE L’accesso all’UE

1964 AD

Independence Unabhängigkeit L’indépendance L’Indipendenza

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WELCOME... Welcome to Malta and Gozo. September is a month full of activities that sees the opening of the theatre season after the summer and the closing of the village feasts season. During this month Malta celebrates 2 national festivities; Victory Day celebrating the end of the Great Siege of 1565 and Independence Day. Local Councils across Malta and Gozo organize events promoting local crafts and traditions. Visit Żejt iż-Żejtun celebrating the olive picking season and attend the tradition Maltese wedding. For the active readers, this month there are also a number of marathons taking place, so look out for the events in the inner pages of this issue. For those interested in local cuisine, September is the month of the Lampuki, the local fish which is caught at the ideal size for cooking during this month. Enjoy your stay.

Traditional balconies, Valletta - www.viewingmalta.com, Peter Vanicsek

HERZLICH WILKOMMEN... Willkommen in Malta und Gozo. Der September bietet eine Unmenge an Aktivitäten, dazu gehören die Eröffnung der Theatersaison und der Abschluss der Dorffeste. In diesem Monat feiert Malta 2 Nationalfeiertage: den “Victory Day”, das Ende der Großen Belagerung im Jahr 1565, und den Unabhängigkeitstag. Die Ortsverwaltungen in Malta und Gozo organisieren Veranstaltungen zur Förderung des lokalen Handwerks und von Traditionen. Besuchen Sie “Żejt iż-Żejtun” aus Anlass der Olivenernte und nehmen Sie an einer traditionellen maltesischen Hochzeit teil. Dieser Monat bietet auch für den aktiven Gast etwas, nämlich eine Reihe von Marathons. Mehr Informationen auf den Innenseiten dieser Ausgabe. C

Für unsere Gäste mit einem Interesse an örtlicher Cuisine ist der September der Monat des Lampuki, ein Fisch aus den maltesischen Gewässern, der zu dieser Zeit die ideale Größe erreicht. Wir wünschen Ihnen einen angenehmen Aufenthalt.

Lower Barrakka Gardens, Valletta © www.viewingmalta.com, Pauline Dingli

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BIENVENUE... Bienvenue à Malte et Gozo. Septembre est un mois plein d’activités qui voit le début de la saison du théâtre après l’été et la fin de la saison des fêtes de villages. Pendant ce mois Malte célèbre deux fêtes nationales; le Jour de la Victoire commémorant la fin du Grand Siège de Malte de 1565 et le Jour de l’Indépendance de Malte. Les Conseils Municipaux de Malte et Gozo organisent des événements promouvant l’artisanat et les traditions locaux. Visitez Żejt iż-Żejtun dans la ville de Żejtun, jour où on célèbre la saison de la récolte des olives et assistez aussi à une reconstitution de noces traditionnelles maltaises. Pour les lecteurs engagés, ce mois-ci on organise aussi des nombreux marathons de lecture ; alors cherchez les événements dans les pages à l’intérieur du présent numéro. Pour ceux qui s’intéressent à la cuisine locale, septembre est le mois des Lampuki, poisson local qui se pêche pendant ce mois à la taille idéale pour la cuisson. Amusez-vous bien pendant votre séjour à Malte ! Dwejra Tower © www.viewingmalta.com, Joseph Zammit

BENVENUTI... Benvenuti a Malta e Gozo. Settembre è un mese pieno di attività che vedono l'apertura della stagione teatrale dopo l'estate e la chiusura della stagione delle feste di paese. Durante questo mese Malta festeggia 2 feste nazionali; Giorno della Vittoria che celebra la fine del Grande Assedio del 1565 e il Giorno dell'Indipendenza. I comuni di varie localitá organizzano eventi per promuovere artigianato e tradizioni locali. Visita Żejt iż-Żejtun celebrando la stagione della raccolta delle olive e partecipa al matrimonio tradizionale. Per i lettori attivi, questo mese ci sono anche delle maratone che si svolgono, quindi fai attenzione agli eventi nelle pagine interne di questo numero. Per chi è interessato alla cucina locale, settembre è il mese dei Lampuki, il pesce locale che viene catturato nelle dimensioni ideali per cucinare durante questo mese. Goditi la permanenza.

Traditional Regatta in Grand Harbour © www.viewingmalta.com, Luke Scicluna

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September Feasts

Festa Celebration: A typical Maltese ‘festa’ with band marches, fireworks displays and religious processions. Sunday 2 St Gregory Sliema; St Catherine Ûurrieq; St Francis Qawra. Saturday 8 Nativity of Our Lady Mellieħa, Naxxar, Senglea, Xagħra (Gozo). Sunday 9 Our Lady of Graces Zabbar, Victoria (Gozo). Saturday 8 Il-Vitorja (Victory Day – Public Holiday). Various activities are held every year to mark this important date in Maltese history. During the afternoon, an avidly contested traditional rowing boat regatta is held in the Grand Harbour. In the evening, there are at least four towns in Malta and Gozo, which celebrate the feast of Our Lady as a Child (Maria Bambina / Our Lady of Victory). www.maltaculture.com Friday 21 Independence Day (National Holiday) The morning is taken up by various State ceremonies amongst which a parade by the Armed Forces of Malta. C

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Victory Day monument, Valletta © DOI

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

Saturday 15 Malta Pride 2018 Parade & Celebration. Valletta. 16:00-23:00. A Festive Parade featuring Floats, Music and More! www.maltapride.com Friday 21- Sunday 23 Malta Military Tattoo. St. Geroge‘s Square, Valletta. 19:00. The Malta Military Tattoo, is a yearly event which features military bands and other elements which come together to provide a spectacular show for audiences of all ages. The music played combines popular tunes, with the more classical and are all performed in the context of a Military March parade to provide a spectacular experience for everyone to enjoy. The music chosen appeals to all ages. www.mfcc.com.mt Friday 28 Science In The City. Valletta. 18:00. As part of European Researchers’ Night, Malta’s science and arts festival returns to the capital city with one memorable evening full of free activities for friends and family to enjoy. On the night, Valletta comes alive with all sorts of installations and exhibitions linked to science – street art, science busking, music, children’s puppet shows, live experiments, talks, theatre and much more. With scientific encounters lined up all the way from City Gate to St George’s Square, the festival is sure to surprise and delight visitors of all ages. This event is free of charge. Thursday 27 – Monday 1 October The Malta International Folk Festival. Various venues. Various folk groups, pipe bands and flag-wavers will participate in street parades and performances .

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Thursday 27 World Tourism Day - Together with the rest of the world where tourism is recognized as an industry, the Ministry for Tourism and the Malta Tourism Authority celebrate this day. These events will start some days before, but will culminate on September 27. www.visitmalta.com Friday 28 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

Daily Firing of Noon and Sunset Gun. Old Saluting Battery, Upper Barrakka Gardens, Valletta. 12:00 & 16:00 respectively. Monday – Saturday Victorian Garrison. Fort Rinella, Kalkara. 14:00 - 16:30. 19th Century Victorian soldiers take visitors on an animated tour around the Fort recreating daily life of late 19th century British garrison. Visitors may fire a cannon or a soldier’s musket.

Exhibitions

Saturday 1 – Sunday 7 October Valletta And The Dominicans: A Common Journey. Dominicans Priory, St Dominic Street, Valletta. 10:00 - 16:00 An exhibition narrating how the story of the City of Valletta has often intertwined with that of the Dominican Community in the capital. Information: www.heritagemalta.com Sunday 2 – Sunday 30 45 YEARS MALTA – CHINA. The Citadel, Gozo. Photography Exhibition Celebrating Diplomatic Relations.

Entertainment

Every Wednesday & Friday Ta' Marija Folklore Dinner Show. Ta’ Marija Restaurant, Mosta. 20:00-23:00 www.tamarija.com Every Friday Chamber Of Mysteries - Dinner & Show. Ir- Razzett L-Antik, Qormi. A Night of Wizardry, Wine and Wonder. Every Thursday Maltese Nights at Valletta Waterfront. Valletta Waterfront, Valletta. Folk Dancing, Falconry Displays, Artisan Market Stalls & More! www.vallettacruiseport.com Saturday 1 L-Għanja Tal-Poplu. Pjazza Teatru Rjal, Valletta. 20:00. Festival of Original Maltese songs. Saturday 1 – Wednesday 12 Island Of Enchantment. Victoria, Gozo. An original score by Gozo Live on a theme particularly relevant to the island of Gozo. Gozo Live shall be staging the musical over eight weeks in the Citadella in Victoria, with two performances weekly. Information email: gozolive2018@gmail.com Saturday 1 & Sunday 2 Delicata Wine Festival. Nadur, Gozo. www.delicata.com

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September Theatre

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Saturday 1 – Tuesday 4 Aħna Refuġjati. The Granaries, Floriana. A Challenging New Operatic Work by Mario Sammut Friday 7 – Sunday 9 Każin Barokk. Vittoriosa. In this immersive hybrid performance directed by Elli Papakonstantinou, visuals, music, text and interviews unite to form a “Baroque pastiche” that’s rife with passion, innocence, gambling and mistrust. Każin Barokk plays with many sources, including Regnard’s The Gamester, Pushkin’s The Queen of Spades and Dostoyevsky’s The Gambler. As a decadent cast of lovers, saints and sinners go about the maze-like performance, the piece becomes a soul-searching experience that invites contemporary audiences to influence its structure while exploring Valletta’s Baroque aesthetic. Collaborations with students, local artists and practitioners create a fluid connection between the Maltese Baroque tradition and contemporary society, between popular and high art. Thursday 13 – Saturday 15 Opera Spanga – Aida. Pjazza Teatru Rjal, Valletta. A Contemporary Adaptation of the Opera. www.pjazzateatrurjal.com Friday 14 – Sunday 23 Stitching. A play written by Anthony Nielson. Manoel Theatre, Valletta. 21:00 Tickets are priced at €20 and available via the Teatru Manoel. www.teatrumanoel.com Thursday 20 – Saturday 22 Corto Maltese: Una Ballata Del Mare Salato. Manoel Theatre, Valletta. 20:30. This contemporary production is based on the cult 1967 graphic novel, Corto Maltese: Una Ballata del Mare Salato by Hugo Pratt, where avid readers were first introduced to the series’ eponymous protagonist. Set in the Pacific on the eve of World War I, the narrative follows the daring adventures of Corto Maltese, a sea captain and occasional pirate with a lust for travel, treasure and adventure. www.teatrumanoel.com

Concerts

Saturday 1 SICKFEST 2018. St. Julian’s. Alternative / Electronic Music festival. Saturday 15 ELROW MALTA. Uno Village, Ta’ Qali. An electronic music festival with a colourful atmosphere. Saturday 15 Rockestra. Malta Fairs & Conventions Centre, Ta’ Qali. 20:00. In aid of Community Chest Fund. Tickets available from: www.mccf.store Saturday 15 Modern Music Days. Valletta Campus Theatre, Valletta. 21:00. www.ticketline.com.mt Tuesday 18 The Swingles In Concert. Pjazza Teatru Rjal, Valletta. 20:30. www.pjazzateatrurjal.com

Sports

Sunday 9 2018 Bsj Sprint Triathlon Series 3. Baħar Iċ-Ċagħaq. 10:00 Organized by the Birkirkara St. Joseph Sports Club (Triathlon Section). www.bkarastjoseph.com Sunday 16 Go Sport Attard 5k. Attard. A Race organised by the Malta Marathon Organising Committee. info@maltamarathon.com Sunday 23 2018 Bsj Sprint Triathlon Series 4. 10:00 Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq. Organized by the Birkirkara St. Joseph Sports Club (Triathlon Section). www.bkarastjoseph.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 10:00. Sunday Anglican Service in English. Every Sunday St Catherine of Italy, Valletta. 10:30. Holy mass in Italian. For more information call on 22915440. Every Sunday Bible Baptist Church Gzira 10:15, Thursday 19:00. For Free Transport call on Tel: 21322752 or Mob: 79971433. Every Sunday St. Dominic’s Priory, Rabat 11:15 (English). Every Wednesday Archbishop Seminary, Victoria, Gozo. 11:00. Anglican Service in English. First and third Sunday of the month. Evangelical Ecumenical Andreas community, South/Old Bakery Street, Valletta. 10:00 First Sunday of the month. Church Hall, Holy Trinity Church, Sliema. 11:00 Quaker meeting for worship.

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September Feste

Festa Celebration: Eine typisch maltesische "Festa" mit Bandmärschen, Feuerwerk und religiösen Prozessionen. Sonntag, 2. St Gregory Sliema; St Catherine Żurrieq; St Francis Qawra. Samstag, 8. Nativity of Our Lady Mellieħa, Naxxar, Senglea, Xagħra (Gozo). Sonntag, 9. Our Lady of Graces Zabbar, Victoria (Gozo). Samstag, 8. Il-Vitorja (Tag des Sieges – Gesetzlicher Feiertag) Verschiedene Veranstaltungen aus Anlass dieses wichtigen Datums in der maltesischen Geschichte. Am Nachmittag die leidenschaftlich umkämpfte traditionelle Ruderregatta im Grand Harbour. Am Abend feiern mindestens vier Ortschaften in Malta und Gozo das Fest Unserer Lieben Frau als Kind (Maria Bambina / Unsere Liebe Frau des Sieges). www.maltaculture.com Freitag, 21. Unabhängigkeitstag (Gesetzlicher Feiertag) Am Morgen mehrere Staatszeremonien, u.a. eine Parade der Armee von Malta.

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Samstag, 15. Malta Pride 2018 Parade & Celebration. Eine Parade mit Wagen, Musik und mehr! Valletta. 16:00-23:00. www.maltapride.com Freitag, 28. Science In The City. Valletta. 18:00. Freitag, 21. - Sonntag, 23. Malta Military Tattoo. St. Geroge’s Square, Valletta. 19:00 www.mfcc.com.mt Donnerstag, 27. – Montag, 1. Oktober The Malta International Folk Festival. An mehreren Orten. Unterschiedliche Volksmusikgruppen, Blaskapellen und Flaggenschwenker ziehen durch die Straßen und bieten Unterhaltung. Donnerstag, 27. Welttourismustag. Sämtliche Länder der Welt, die den Tourismus als Industrie betreiben, feiern den Welttourismustag, hier den Malta Tourism Day, organisiert vom Ministerium für Tourismus. Die Veranstaltungen beginnen bereits einige Tage vorher, kulminieren jedoch am 27. September. www.visitmalta.com

Wachwechsel

Freitag, 28. 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 Victorian Garrison. Fort Rinella, Kalkara. 14:00 – 16:30. Soldaten aus der viktorianischen Ära des 19. Jh. führen Besucher auf einer animierten Tour durch das tägliche Leben einer britischen Garnison im 19. Jh. Besucher können eine Kanone oder eine Muskete abfeuern.

Ausstellungen

Samstag, 1. – Donnerstag, 7. Oktober. Valletta und die Dominikaner: Eine gemeinsame Reise. Dominicans Priory, St Dominic Street, Valletta. 10:00 - 16:00 Diese Ausstellung erzählt die Verwebung der Geschichte Vallettas mit der Gemeinschaft der Dominikaner in der Hauptstadt. Information: www.heritagemalta.com

Sonntag, 2. – Sonntag, 30. 45 JAHRE MALTA – CHINA. The Citadel, Gozo. Fotoausstellung zu den diplomatischen Beziehungen

Unterhaltung

Jeden Mittwoch und Freitag Ta' Marija Folklore Dinner Show. Ta’ Marija Restaurant, Mosta. 20:00-23:00 www.tamarija.com Jeden Freitag Kammer der Mysterien Abendessen & Show. Ir- Razzett L-Antik, Qormi. Ein Abend voller Zauber, Wein und Staunen. Jeden Donnerstag, Maltesische Nächte an der Valletta Waterfront. Valletta Waterfront, Valletta. Volkstanz, Falknerei-Schau, Kunstwerkmarkt und mehr! www.vallettacruiseport.com Samstag, 1. – Mittwoch, 12. Insel der Verzauberung. Victoria, Gozo. Ein Originalwerk von Gozo Live zu einem speziell die Insel Gozo betreffenden Thema. Gozo Live zeigt das Musical Island of Enchantment über acht Wochen in der Citadella in Victoria mit zwei Vorführungen wöchentlich. Informationen unter: gozolive2018@gmail.com Samstag, 1. – Sonntag, 2. Delicata Weinfestival. Nadur, Gozo. www.delicata.com

Theater

Samstag, 1. – Dienstag, 4. Aħna Refuġjati. The Granaries, Floriana. “Wir sind Flüchtlinge” ist ein herausforderndes Werk von Mario Sammut Freitag, 7. – Sonntag, 9. Każin Barokk. Vittoriosa. In dieser immersiven hybriden Vorstellung unter der Leitung von Elli Papakonstantinou vereinigen sich Visuales, Musik, Text und Interviews zu einer “Baroque pastiche” voller Passion, Unschuld, Glücksspiel und Misstrauen. Każin Barokk spielt mit vielen Quellen, unter anderem Regnards “The Gamester”, Pushkins “The Queen of Spades” und Dostoyevskys “The Gambler”. Die dekadente Besetzung von Verliebten, Spielern, Heiligen und Sündern verstricken sich in einem Labyrinth der Handlung, und das Stück wird zu einer Gewissensprüfung, das das moderne Publikum einlädt, Einfluss auf die Struktur zu nehmen und gleichzeitig Vallettas barocke Ästhetik zu genießen. Die Zusammenarbeit mit Studenten, örtlichen Künstlern und Praktizierenden kreiert eine fließende Verbindung zwischen der maltesischen Barocktradition und der modernen Gesellschaft, zwischen Popkunst und den hohen Künsten. Donnerstag, 13. – Samstag, 15. Opera Spanga – Aida. Pjazza Teatru Rjal, Valletta. Eine moderne Adaption der Oper. www.pjazzateatrurjal.com Freitag, 14. – Sonntag, 23. Stitching. Ein Stück von Anthony Nielson. Manoel Theatre, Valletta. 21:00 Karten zum Preis von €20 sind erhältlich im Teatru Manoel. www.teatrumanoel.com Donnerstag, 20. – Samstag, 22. Corto Maltese: Una Ballata Del Mare Salato. Manoel Theatre, Valletta. 20:30. Diese moderne Produktion basiert auf der Kultgraphiknovelle “Corto Maltese: Una Ballata del Mare Salato” von Hugo Pratt aus dem Jahr 1967, wo begierige Leser zum ersten Mal mit der Serie dieses Protagonisten bekannt gemacht wurden. Die Erzählung spielt im Pazifik zur Zeit des Ersten Weltkriegs und schildert die haarsträubenden Abenteuer des Corto Maltese, einem Kapitän und zeitweiligem Piraten mit einer

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Lust auf Reisen, Schätze und Abenteuer. www.teatrumanoel.com

Konzerte

Samstag, 1. SICKFEST 2018. St. Julian’s. Festival mit Alternativer und E-Musik. Samstag, 15. ELROW MALTA. Uno Village, Ta’ Qali. Festival der E-Musik in bunter Atmosphäre. Samstag, 15. Rockestra. Malta Fairs & Conventions Centre, Ta’ Qali. 20:00. Zugunsten des Community Chest Fund. Karten unter: www.mccf.store Samstag, 15 Moderne Musiktage. Valletta Campus Theater, Valletta. 21:00 Uhr www.ticketline.com.mt Dienstag, 18. The Swingles In Concert. Pjazza Teatru Rjal, Valletta. 20:30. www.pjazzateatrurjal.com

Sport

Sonntag, 9. 2018 Bsj Sprint Triathlon Series 3. Baħar Iċ-Ċagħaq. 10:00. Organisiert vom Birkirkara St. Joseph Sports Club (Triathlonabteilung). www.bkarastjoseph.com Sonntag, 16. Go Sport Attard 5k. Attard. Ein Lauf des Organisationskomitees des Malta Marathon. info@maltamarathon.com Sonntag, 23. 2018 Bsj Sprint Triathlon Series 4. 10:00 Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq. Organisiert vom Birkirkara St. Joseph Sports Club (Triathlonabteilung). www.bkarastjoseph.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. 10:00. Anglikaner Service (Englisch). Jeden Sonntag. St Catherine d'Italia, Valletta. 10:30. Heilige Messe in Italienisch. Mehr Informationen unter 22915440. Jeden Sonntag. Bible Baptist Church Gzira 10:15, Donnerstag 19:00.Für den freien Verkehr anruf Tel: 21322752 or Mob: 79971433. Jeden Sonntag. St. Dominic’s Priory, Rabat 11:15 (Englisch). Jeden Mittwoch. Erzbischof-Pristerseminar, Victoria, Gozo. 11:00. Anglikaner Service (Englisch). Erster und dritter Sonntag des Monats. Evangelisch-Ökumenischer Gottesdienst, South/Old Bakery Street, Valletta. 10:00 Erster Sonntag des Monats. Quäker Andacht. Church Hall, Holy Trinity Church, Sliema. 11:00

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Festa Celebration: Une "fête" typiquement maltaise avec des marches de groupe, des feux d'artifice et des processions religieuses. Dimanche 2 St Grégoire, Sliema; Ste Catherine, Zurrieq; St François, Qawra. Samedi 8 Nativité de la Vierge Marie, Mellieħa, Naxxar, Senglea, Xagħra (Gozo). Dimanche 9 Notre Dame des Grâces, Zabbar, Victoria (Gozo). Jours fériés Samedi 8 Il-Vitorja (Jour de la Victoire – Jour Férié) Des activités diverses sont organisées tous les ans afin de marquer cette date importante dans l’histoire de Malte. Une Parade par les Forces Armées de Malte entre autres. L’après-midi la régate traditionnelle très contestée de bateaux à rames, a lieu dans le Grand Port de Malte. Le soir dans au moins quatre villes de Malte et Gozo se célèbre la Fête de La Vierge Marie Enfant (Maria Bambina) ou celle de Notre Dame de la Victoire. www.maltaculture.com Vendredi 21 Jour de l’Indépendance (Jour National) La matinée est consacrée aux diverses cérémonies d’Etat. Jeudi 27 Jour Mondial du Tourisme. Avec le reste des pays du monde, où le tourisme est reconnu comme une industrie, le Ministère du Tourisme et l’Autorité Maltaise du Tourisme organisent des événements quelques jours avant, mais le point culminant sera le 27 septembre. www.visitmalta.com Vendredi 28 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.

Reconstitutions

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 font une visite guidée animée aux visiteurs autour du fort recréant 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.

Expositions

Samedi 1er – Dimanche 7 Octobre Valletta And The Dominicans: A Common Journey. Prieuré des Dominicains. St Dominic Street, La Valette. 10:00 16:00 Exposition racontant comment l’histoire de la cité de La Valette s’entrecroise souvent avec celle de la communauté dominicaine dans la capitale. Renseignements: www.heritagemalta.com Dimanche 2 – Dimanche 30 45 YEARS MALTA – CHINA. The Citadel, Gozo. Exposition photographique commémorant les relations diplomatiques entre Malte et La Chine.

Evénements

Samedi 15 Malta Pride 2018 Parade & Celebration. Parade festive avec défilés de chars, musique et plus! La Valette. 16:00-23:00. www.maltapride.com Vendredi 21 - Dimanche 23 Malte Tatouage militaire. St. George's Square, La Valette. 19h00 www.mfcc.com.mt Vendredi 28 Science In The City. La Valette. 18:00. Jeudi 27 – Lundi 1er Octobre The Malta International Folk Festival. Lieux différents. Divers groupes folkloriques, corps de cornemuse et lanceurs de drapeaux participeront ensemble dans des défilés de rue et des spectacles.

Divertissement

Chaque Mercredi & Vendredi. Ta' Marija Folklore Dinner Show. (Dîner & Spectacle de danses folkloriques). Ta’ Marija Restaurant, Mosta. 20:00-23:00 www.tamarija.com Chaque Vendredi. Chamber Of Mysteries – Dîner & Spectacle. Ir- Razzett L-Antik, Qormi. Soirée de Magie, Vin et Surprises. Chaque Jeudi Maltese Nights At Valletta Waterfront. Valletta Waterfront, Valletta. Soirées de Danses folkloriques, Démonstrations de fauconnerie, Marché artisanal & Encore plus ! www.vallettacruiseport.com Samedi 1 L-Għanja Tal-Poplu. Pjazza Teatru Rjal, La Valette. 20h00 Festival des chansons maltaises originales. Samedi 1er – Mercredi 12 Island of Enchantment. Victoria, Gozo. Musique originale par Gozo Live sur un thème particulièrement pertinent à l’Ile de Gozo. Gozo Live produira cette comédie musicale pendant huit semaines dans la Citadelle à Victoria, avec deux représentations par semaine. Plus d’informations par email: gozolive2018@gmail.com Samedi 1er – Dimanche 2 Delicata Wine Festival.Nadur, (Festival des Vins de Delicata) Gozo. www.delicata.com

Theatre

Samedi 1er – Mardi 4 Aħna Refuġjati. The Granaries, Floriana. Nouvelle production opératique stimulante par Mario Sammut Vendredi 7 – Dimanche 9 Każin Barokk.Vittoriosa. Jeudi 13 – Samedi 15 Opera Spanga– Aida. Pjazza Teatru Rjal, La Valette. Adaptation contemporaine de l’opéra Aida. www.pjazzateatrurjal.com Vendredi 14 – Dimanche 23 Stitching. Pièce de théâtre d’Anthony Nielson. Théâtre Manoël La Valette. 21:00 Billets: €20. Achat billets aussi au Théâtre Manoël. www.teatrumanoel.com Jeudi 20 – Samedi 22 Corto Maltese: Una Ballata Del Mare Salato. Théâtre Manoël La Valette 20:30. Cette production contemporaine s’inspire du roman culte graphique ou bande dessinée de 1967 Corto Maltese: Una Ballata del Mare Salato de Hugo Pratt, où les lecteurs insatiables furent présentés pour la première fois au protagoniste éponyme de la série. Ayant comme cadre l’Océan Pacifique la veille de la Première Guerre Mondiale le récit suit les aventures audacieuses de Corto Maltese, capitaine de la marine et occasionnellement pirate avec une passion pour

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Concerts

Samedi 1er SICKFEST 2018. St.Julian’s. Festival de Musique Alternative / Electronique. Samedi 15 ELROW MALTA. Uno Village, Ta’ Qali. Festival de Musique électronique dans une ambiance colorée. Samedi 15 Rockestra. Malta Fairs & Conventions Centre, Ta’ Qali.20:00. Au bénéfice du Community Chest Fund. Achat Billets: www.mccf.store Mardi 18 The Swingles In Concert. Pjazza TeatruRjal, La Valette. 20:30. www.pjazzateatrurjal.com

Sports

Dimanche 9 2018 Bsj Sprint Triathlon Series 3. Baħar Iċ-Ċagħaq. 10:00 Organisé par le Birkirkara St. Joseph Sports Club (Section Triathlon). www.bkarastjoseph.com Dimanche 16 Go Sport Attard 5k. Attard. Course organisée par le Malta Marathon Organising Committee.info@maltamarathon.com Dimanche 23 2018 Bsj Sprint Triathlon Series 4. 10:00 Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq. Organisé par le Birkirkara St. Joseph Sports Club (Section Triathlon). www.bkarastjoseph.com

Religieux

Lundi - Samedi St Patrick's Church, Sliema 07:30, 09:00. Messe en anglais. Chaque Dimanche St Patrick's Church, Sliema 08:00, 09:00, 10:15, 18:00, 19:30. Messe en anglais. ChaqueDimancheStAndrew'sScotsChurch,LaValette.10:30.Serviceen anglais. ChaqueDimancheStBarbaraChurch,LaValette.10:00(français), 11:00(allemand),12:00(anglais). Chaque Dimanche Pro-Cathédrale de St Paul, La Valette. 11.00. Service Anglican en anglais. Chaque Dimanche Holy Trinity Church, Sliema 10:00. Service Anglican du dimanche en anglais. Chaque Dimanche St Catherine d'Italia, La Valette 10:30. Messe en italien. Pour de plus amples renseignements appelez le 22915440. Dimanches et fêtes Le Sanctuaire de Notre Dame, Mellie˙a 10:00 Service en anglais. Chaque Dimanche Bible Baptist Church, GΩira. 10:15 & 19:00. Free transport provided from most areas. ChaqueDimanche.St.Dominic’sPriory,Rabat11:15(Anglais). Chaque Mercredi Archbishop Seminary, Victoria, Gozo. 11:00. Service Anglican en anglais. Premier et troisième Dimanche du mois. Eglise Evanggelisch Ökomenische, South/Old Bakery Street, La Valette. 10:00 Premier Dimanche du mois. Quaker meeting. Hall d’Eglise, Holy Trinity Church, Sliema. 11:00 (allemand)

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Settembre Feste

Feste patronali: Festa tradizionale maltese con bande musicali e fuochi d’artificio e processioni religiose. Domenica 2 San Gregorio Sliema; Sta Caterina Żurrieq; San Francesco Qawra. Sabato 8 La Natività di Nostra Signora Mellieħa, Naxxar, Senglea, Xagħra (Gozo). Domenica 9 Madonna delle Grazie Żabbar, Victoria (Gozo). Sabato 8 Il-Vitorja (Giorno della Vittoria – Festa nazionale). Varie attività si svolgono ogni anno a segnare questa data importante nella storia maltese. Il mattino si tengono varie cerimonie statali tra cui una parata delle Forze armate di Malta. Durante il pomeriggio, una grande e tradizionale regata per barche a remi si tiene nel Porto Grande. www.maltaculture.com Venerdì 21 Giorno dell'Indipendenza (Festa nazionale).

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Sabato 15 Malta Pride 2018 Parade & Celebration. Una sfilata di festeggiamenti con carri allegorici, musica e altro! Valletta. 16:00-23:00. www.maltapride.com Venerdì 28 Science In The City. Valletta. 18:00. Venerdì 21- domenica 23 Malta Military Tattoo. St.George‘s Square, Valletta. www.mfcc.com.mt Giovedi 27 – lunedi 1 October The Malta International Folk Festival. Varie sedi. Vari gruppi folk, pipe bands e sbandieratori parteciperanno a parate e spettacoli di strada. Giovedi 27 Giornata mondiale del turismo Insieme al resto del mondo, dove il turismo è riconosciuto come un'industria, il Ministero del turismo e l'Autorità turistica di Malta celebrano questo giorno. Questi eventi inizieranno alcuni giorni prima, ma culmineranno il 27 settembre. www.visitmalta.com Venerdì 28 Cambio della guardia. Piazza San Giorgio, La Valletta. 10:30. Cerimonia formale in cui le sentinelle che svolgono funzioni di guardia cerimoniale presso importanti istituzioni sono alleviate dalle nuove sentinelle.

Ri-evocazioni Storiche

Evento giornaliero Saluto a salve di mezzogiorno e al tramonto. Vecchia Batteria, Giardini di Barrakka Alta, Valletta. 12:00 & 16:00 rispettivamente. Lunedì – sabato Victorian Garrison. Fort Rinella, Kalkara. 14:00 - 16:30. Comparsi in uniforme militare del periodo vittoriano (19mo secolo) accompagnano i visitatori per un tour animato intorno alla Forte ri-evocando la vita giornaliera risalendo alla fine del presidio brittanico del 19mo secolo.

Mostre

Sabato 1 – domenica 7 October Valletta e The Dominicans: un viaggio comune. Priorato dei Domenicani, St Dominic Street, Valletta.10:00 - 16:00. Una mostra che racconta come la storia della città di La Valletta si sia intrecciata spesso con quella della comunità domenicana nella capitale. Informazione:

www.heritagemalta.com Domenica 2 – domenica 30 45 Anni Malta – Cina. The Citadel, Gozo. Mostra fotografica che celebra le relazioni diplomatiche.

Intrattenimento

Ogni mercoledì e venerdì Ta' Marija Folklore Dinner Show. Ta’ Marija Restaurant, Mosta. 20:00-23:00 www.tamarija.com Ogni venerdì Chamber Of Mysteries - Cena e spettacolo. Ir- Razzett L-Antik, Qormi. Una notte di magia, vino e meraviglia. Ogni giovedì Notti maltesi al lungomare di La Valletta. Valletta Waterfront, La Valletta. Danze popolari, esposizioni di falconeria, bancarelle di artigianato e altro! www.vallettacruiseport.com Sabato 1 L-Għanja Tal-Poplu. Pjazza Teatru Rjal, La Valletta. Ore 20:00. Festival di canzoni originali maltesi. Sabato 1 – mercoledì 12 Island Of Enchantment. Victoria, Gozo. Una partitura originale di Gozo Live su un tema particolarmente rilevante per l'isola di Gozo. Gozo Live ospiterà il musical per otto settimane nella Citadella in Victoria, con due spettacoli settimanali. Email di informazione: gozolive2018@gmail.com Sabato 1 – domenica 2 Delicata Wine Festival. Nadur, Gozo. www.delicata.com

Teatro

Sabato 1 – martedì 4 Aħna Refuġjati. The Granaries, Floriana. Una nuova opera di Mario Sammut Venerdì 7 – domenica 9 Każin Barokk. Vittoriosa. In questa coinvolgente performance ibrida diretta da Elli Papakonstantinou, immagini, musica, testo e interviste si uniscono per formare un "pastiche barocco" pieno di passione, innocenza, gioco d'azzardo e sfiducia. Każin Barokk gioca con molte fonti, tra cui The Gamester di Regnard, The Queen of Spades di Pushkin e The Gambler di Dostoevskij. Come un cast decadente di amanti, santi e peccatori procede nella rappresentazione labirintica, il pezzo diventa un'esperienza di ricerca dell'anima che invita il pubblico contemporaneo a influenzare la sua struttura mentre esplora l'estetica barocca di Valletta. Collaborazioni con studenti, artisti locali e professionisti creano una connessione fluida tra la tradizione barocca maltese e la società contemporanea, tra arte popolare e alta. Giovedi 13 – sabato 15 Opera Spanga – Aida. Pjazza Teatru Rjal, Valletta. Un adattamento contemporaneo dell'Opera. www.pjazzateatrurjal.com Venerdì 14 – domenica 23 Stitching. Una commedia scritta da Anthony Nielson. Teatro Manoel, La Valletta. 21:00 I biglietti costano € 20 e sono disponibili tramite il Teatru Manoel. www.teatrumanoel.com Giovedi 20 – sabato 22 Corto Maltese: Una Ballata Del Mare Salato. Manoel Theatre, Valletta. 20:30. Questa produzione contemporanea è basata sul romanzo grafico cult 1967, Corto Maltese: Una Ballata del Mare Salato di Hugo Pratt, in cui i lettori avidi sono stati introdotti per la prima volta all'omonimo

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protagonista della serie. Ambientato nel Pacifico alla vigilia della prima guerra mondiale, il racconto segue le audaci avventure di Corto Maltese, un capitano di mare e un pirata occasionale con una passione per viaggi, tesori e avventure. www.teatrumanoel.com

Concerti

Sabato 1 SICKFEST 2018. St. Julian’s. Alternative / Electronic Music festival. Sabato 15 ELROW MALTA. Uno Village, Ta’ Qali. Un festival di musica elettronica con un'atmosfera colorata. Sabato 15 Rockestra. Malta Fairs & Conventions Centre, Ta’ Qali. 20:00. Aiuti alla Malta Community Chest Fund. Biglietti disponibili da: www.mccf.store Sabato 15 Modern Music Days. Teatro della Valletta Campus, La Valletta. 21:00. www.ticketline.com.mt Martedì 18 The Swingles In Concert. Pjazza Teatru Rjal, Valletta. 20:30. www.pjazzateatrurjal.com

Sport

Domenica 9 2018 Bsj Sprint Triathlon Series 3. Baħar Iċ-Ċagħaq. 10:00 Organizatta dalla Birkirkara St. Joseph Sports Club (Triathlon Section). www.bkarastjoseph.com Domenica 16 Go Sport Attard 5k. Attard. Una gara organizzata dal Comitato Organizzatore della Maratona di Malta. info@maltamarathon.com Domenica 23 2018 Bsj Sprint Triathlon Series 4. 10:00 Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq. Organizatta dalla Birkirkara St. Joseph Sports Club (Triathlon Section). www.bkarastjoseph.com

Servizi liturgici

Ogni Domenica 08:00, 09:00, 10:15, 18:00,19:30 St

Patrick's Church, Sliema. Messa in Inglese. Domenica & giorni festivi Sanruario di Nostra Signora, Mellie˙a 10:00. Holy mass in English. Ogni Domenica St Andrew's Scots Church, Valletta. 10:30. Messa della Domenica in Inglese. www.saintandrewsmalta.com Ogni Domenica St Barbara Church, Valletta. 10:00 (Francese), 11:00 (Tedesco), 12:00 (Inglese). Ogni Domenica St Paul's Pro-Cathedral, Valletta. 11.00. Messa Anglicana in Inglese. Ogni Domenica Holy Trinity Church, Sliema 09:30. Messa Anglican in Inglese. Ogni Domenica St Catherine d'Italia, Valletta. 10:30. Messa in Italiano. Informazioni 22915440. Ogni Domenica Bible Baptist Church Gzira 10:15, Giovedì 19:00. Per trasporto gratuito chiamate Tel: 21322752; cel: 79971433. Ogni Domenica St. Dominic’s Priory, Rabat 11:15 (Inglese). Ogni Mercoledì Archbishop Seminary, Victoria, Gozo. 11:00. Messa Anglicana in Inglese. Prima e terza Domenica del mese. Communitá Evangelica Ecumenicale Andreas, South/Old Bakery Street, Valletta. 10:00 Prima Domenica del mese. Sala della chiesa della Santissima Trinitá, Sliema. 11:00 Riunione Quaker per pregare.

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A Rare Glimpse On An Elusive Civilization

The National Collection is far greater than the amount of exhibits which form part of the local museums’ permanent displays. Due to space restrictions, numerous artefacts are stored in the reserved collection and are only presented to the public in temporary exhibitions. To create an opportunity for the people to view these reserved artefacts, during the last two years, Heritage Malta has been organising the Espresso Exhibition Series. These exhibitions, though diminutive in size, are intriguingly intense as they shed light on the captivating stories behind the selected objects. The sixth exhibition in this series is located at the National Museum of Archaeology in Valletta and consists of a small collection of Etruscan urns. Etruscans have often been a subject of debate among scholars since their origin was elusive, their language was unique, and the end of their race seems to have dissolved into obscurity. This Etruscan collection is made up of four urns, one lid, and one front piece. It was donated to the Museum by Francesco They; a Maltese quaint gentleman of independent means who loved to collect antiques in an

inconspicuous way. He stored these items in an old house at Strada Reale in Rabat, Malta. Very few people were allowed to inspect this collection, while the public was never permitted to view it. When They died in 1893, he left his property to his two sisters who kept the house closed against all visitors. On their demise, They’s property fell under the auctioneer’s hammer. However, They had bequeathed the Etruscan cinerary urns, a Greek marble inscription, and a number of brass coins to the Museum. In 1930, Themistocles Zammit, at the time the Director of the Museum, went to collect these objects and found four cinerary urns, one lid, and one front part of an urn of the Etruscan (Chiusi) type stored in two cupboards. He had never seen any similar specimen in Malta. It was presumed that these artefacts were imported by an antiques’ collector in the early 19th century, when extensive activity existed between Malta and Leghorn (modern Livorno). Etruscans conceived the afterlife as an extension to the actual life. They both inhumed and cremated their dead,

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depositing ashes in a range of containers, including cinerary urns. The tombs located outside the area of habitation, often replicated a domestic interior, and these urns were intended to remain in view. Such urns were commonly used by the Etruscans who flourished along the coast just north of Rome, between the 8th and 1st centuries BC. Renowned for their high artistic skills, Etruscans seem to have been the first to invent the custom of reproducing figures on the lids of cinerary urns. The figures rendered on the cinerary urns’ lids tended to indicate an actual or imminent action. They symbolically allowed the deceased to take part in significant social rites alongside other deceased family members. Indeed, family members depositing a new urn would walk down the burial passage, passing niches and low benches, with the reclining or recumbent heads of the urns’ figures turned up towards them, as if to watch them pass by. Etruscans believed that the sculpted scenes had the power to protect the remains of the deceased contained within the urn. In fact, it was common to have figures showing apotropaic gestures, like horned fingers, as can be seen in Urn 4. Inscriptions were usually painted on the

top part of the urn. Written from right to left, they bore the full name of the deceased, at times including the parents’ names, and for a woman, even her husband’s name. In this way, the whole genealogy could be reconstructed. Evidence from Chiusi and other areas in Northern Etruria show workshops for the mass production of limestone or terracotta urns. The front of the urn was moulded in a selection of relief scenes which were often inspired by Greek myths. The cremated remains were introduced from a hole in the upper surface. Lids were made from moulds and the fully recumbent or reclining figures were not a true portrait of the deceased. After firing, a white slip was applied to the front of the box and the surface of the lid. Colours were then applied on the front of the box depicting the scene. The public is urged to avail of this rare opportunity to view these Etruscan urns which will be on display at the National Museum of Archaeology until September 23. Admission to the exhibition, during normal opening hours of the Museum, between 0900hrs and 1800hrs, will be free of charge.

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Travel Tips by Bank of Valletta p.l.c. Summer brings with it a host of exciting plans, and exploring a foreign city is generally a popular tick-box on many a to-do list. More than ever before, cards offer significant benefits for the traveller, whether frequent or not. Here are a few tips about how you can make the most of your BOV card on your next trip abroad. Let us know before you go If you plan to travel to any destination, or you plan to effect hefty payments whilst overseas, it would be wise to advise your Bank. In the case of BOV customers, one may send an email to prmanalysts@bov.com citing the destination and the length of stay. In this manner, the Bank would be able to take the necessary precautions to ensure your card is monitored appropriately. Always check that you have a valid PIN C

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In many countries, the chip and PIN technology is common practice. You may even have a BOV contactless card, making it that much simpler and swifter to effect transactions for small amounts. Whatever the case, it is imporant to ensure that you commit your PIN to memory. It is definitely not a good idea to jot it down on a piece of paper and keeping it â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;somewhere safeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Likewise you should resist the temptation of saving it on your mobile phone. If you have forgotten or do not currently have a PIN, contact your Bank immediately to arrange for one ahead of time. Once in hand, take both your card and PIN to an ATM and effect a balance enquiry to ensure that they are both fully functional. Check the validity period of the Card Ensure that all the cards travelling with you will be valid for the duration of your trip. If any of the cards expire prior to your departure, or during your trip, contact your Bank in advance to arrange for a replacement. Generally Banks send replacement cards several weeks before your current one is due to expire, so make sure that in this case you take the new one with you, saving yourself the hassle of having your card expiring while overseas. Take more than one card with you Smart travellers will always seek to ensure that they have more than one card in their wallet (e.g. a BOV Visa Card, a BOV MasterCard or an American Express Card). A back-up brand may prove to be convenient for a variety of reasons and also provides peace of mind. For more tips about your BOV cards, visit www.bov.com. Bon Voyage! Bank of Valletta p.l.c. is a public limited company regulated by the MFSA and is licensed to carry out the business of banking in terms of the Banking Act (Cap.371 of the Laws of Malta).

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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 / MUŻA Palazzo Parisio Church of St. Catherine of Italy Our Lady of Victories Church Sovereign Military Order of Malta Republic Street Royal Opera House Palazzo Ferreria St. Barbara Church

27. Auberge of Provence 28. National Museum of Archaeology 29. St. John’s Co-Cathedral 30. Great Siege Square 31. Auberge of Auvergne/ Law Courts 32. Republic Square 33. National Library 34. Queen Victoria Monument 35. Grand Master’s Palace & Armoury 36. Manoel Theatre 37. Carmelite Church 38. St. Paul’s Anglican Pro-Cathedral

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VALLETTA WATERFRONT

Tourist Information 28, Melita Street Valletta Opening hours Mon. to Sat.: 09:00-17:30 Sun. & Public Holidays: 09:00-13:00 Tel: 21220193, 21220264

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 St. John’s Cavalier Hastings Gardens Church of Porto Salvo The Castellana Bus Terminus Cruise Liner Terminal Central Bank

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The Malta Military Tattoo 2018 Valletta is this year hosting the prestigious European Capital of Culture title, and making the move to Valletta in the superb environment of St. George’s Square was a must. This event is also supported by the Malta Tourism Authority and is considered an important event which attracts niche market tourism to our island. The Malta Military Tattoo has steadily grown into the event which provides a platform to all those within the local Military Bands and the likes to come together and display their talents in an appealing and entertaining performance for all to enjoy. Together with the local element, the guests to the tattoo offer an enriched contribution to the display and bring musical military traditions from overseas. International groups participating this year include: Topside, the U.S. Naval Forces Europe Band's New Orleans-style brass band. The Bersaglieri di Trapani, founded in 2002 by Mr Vincenzo Guarano in Trapani, Sicily. The Emerald Isle Dance Team, are a formation of dancers from Dublin and Kildare in Ireland, led by members of the renowned Cairde Damhsa Irish Dance Teachers Association. The local participants: The Band of the Armed Forces of Malta which annually provides a display prepared entirely for the Malta Military

Tattoo, will this year provide a pleasant surprise to the audiences. They are also joined by the drill team who display the precision and discipline of the military routines. The Malta Police Force Band is also preparing a display to impress and will this year provide elements to make the audiences clap with enthusiasm. The Police Force Drill Team will also be present with a precision display for all to admire. The Massed Pipes and Drums will be made up of 4 local Maltese pipe bands: 1st Cospicua Scout Group Pipes and Drums, 1st Hamrun Scout Group Duke of Argyll's Own Pipe Band, Marsa Scouts Pipes and Drums, and the Wallace Pipes and Drums - Malta. They will be accompanied by the Maltese group of Highland dancers from the Artistique Dance Company The show will be held on the 21st, 22nd and 23rd of September. The event is organized by MFCC, with the support and collaboration of the Valletta 2018 Foundation and the Malta Tourism Authority. Tickets are on sale online from ticketline.com.mt or from the MFCC Offices, Level One Millennium Stand, Ta’ Qali or from the Embassy Cinema Complex, Valletta. Tickets are €20 and €30. For more information visit our mfcc.com.mt or maltamilitarytattoo.org, follow MFCC and the Malta Military Tattoo pages on Facebook, or call on 21410371.

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Local Councils Events Celebrating Tradition, GOZO ALIVE Folklore and Culture

September Friday 21 – Sunday 23 Qala International Folk Festival 2018. St. Joseph Square, Qala. 19:30 The Qala Local Council together with the Qala Menhir Folk Group will be organizing the 13th edition of the Qala International Folk Festival 2018. There will be a spectacle of dancing, singing, music and folkloristic costumes by local and foreign folk groups. For further details contact the Qala Local Council on 21552555.

Saturday 22 Mużika u Moda St Helen Square, Birkirkara. 20:00 The activity will consist of a fashion show by Maltese international designers Charles & Ron who are renowned for including Maltese cultural, historic, architectural and traditional Maltese arts in their designs. The designers will show a collection inspired by Maltese culture To accompany the show, music will be played live by the three bands in Birkirkara,the St. Helena Band, Duke of Connaught’s Own Band and St. Anthony Band Birkirkara Band. Choir : Vocal Troupes by VocalBooth Studios The band clubs will join forces and have the opportunity to showcase their talent in an unusual setting. This event will be held in aid of the Community Chest Fund.

Saturday 22 Fishfest Xatt is-Sajjieda, Marsaxlokk. 18:30-23:00

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Saturday 22 Ir-Regatta f’Birżebbuġa Pretty Bay, Birżebbuġa. 15:00 The Birżebbuġa Local Council is organising “Ir-Regatta f’Birżebbuġa”, a sporting event focused on this traditional sport within the Maltese Islands. This event will be providing the opportunity for the Local Clubs to compete in a specially designed tournament, whilst giving the public an opportunity to enjoy another Regatta Competition. The activity will be free of charge for the general public. C

Saturday 29 & Sunday 30 Żejt iż-Żejtun Żejtun centre. 19:30 (Sunday from 08:00 – 12:00)

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Żejt iż-Żejtun the event celebrating the olive picking season and olive pressing for oil. The place name Żejtun in its original Semitic connotation signifies the fruit of the olive trees and the cultivated olive tree, synonymous with the Mediterranean and popular since biblical times.

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Żejt iż-Żejtun - The Olive Oil Event

Żejtun Centre - 29th and 30th September 2018

Żejt iż-Żejtun, the event celebrating the olive picking season and olive pressing for oil, will be held in Żejtun during the evening of Saturday 29th and on Sunday morning 30th September. The place name Żejtun, in its original Semitic connotation, signifies the fruit of the olive trees and the cultivated olive tree, synonymous with the Mediterranean and popular since biblical times. As the place name indicates, olive tree cultivation and its by-products were a prime activity in the South Coast of Malta in the Punic and Roman era with Żejtun at its’ centre. Over the years, especially with the Arab occupation of Malta at the end of the first millennium, cotton gradually replaced the olive tree. In recent years, olive tree cultivation, olive pressing for oil and its’ association with the healthy Mediterranean diet, have made a comeback. Żejt iż-Żejtun celebrates and commemorates all this. The event organized by the Żejtun Local Council will kick off on Saturday at 7:30pm with the BANDU announcing the event which will be followed by a defile of village folk and farmers on carts carrying the olive harvest for pressing. Drummers and flag bearers in medieval costumes as well as folk singers and dancers will be present. Agricultural tools, typical agricultural products and folk art will be exhibited in the ambience of an old country village and fair. Pride of place will be given to the olive tree. Maltese ftajjar and bread dressed in freshly pressed olive oil will be distributed for free tasting. Olive trees and associated products will be on sale. An audio visual presentation will feature olive tree varieties and their proper cultivation. On Saturday all important historical and civic sites will be open to the public. On Sunday morning at 08:00 am a defile of horses and pets will take part in the traditional blessing near the old Parish Church of San Girgor. The two civic band clubs and church belfries will also be open for public viewing.

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Malta welcomes Trojan Horse was a Unicorn, one of the largest digital entertainment events The sixth edition of the 6-day experience happens this month, from the 24th to the 29th of September.

Meet Trojan Horse was a Unicorn (THU), one of the world’s leading transformative experience for digital artists and creative professionals. The event is taking place from the 24th to the 29th on the MCC and the Fort St Elmo in Valletta, after five editions in Tróia, Portugal. The program will feature a feast of inspiration and learning resources with workshops, talks, demonstrations and mentoring by concept artists, directors, producers, and creators from all over the world. The business side of the industry is also a part of the discussion, alongside a brand new program addressing creativity in emerging technologies across a range of professional disciplines. Since 2013, THU has developed a devoted following among artists, creators and entrepreneurs, referred to as the “Tribe.” It became the annual industry event of choice for the world’s most accomplished artists and creative professionals, including award-winners and leading players in the biggest films, games and digital productions in history. They come to give talks and workshops, mentor emerging talent, and to be creatively renewed. Over 50 world-class talents are expected at THU this year. They include artists like Dylan Cole, co-production designer on the four Avatar sequels; Ian McCaig, the legendary conceptual designer

best known for Star Wars Episodes I, II & III, Terminator II, The Avengers and Guardians of the Galaxy; Karla Ortiz, responsible for the design of the eponymous Doctor Strange character for the Marvel blockbuster, with further credits on World of Warcraft, Thor 3 and Black Panther; Cory Loftis, Art Director of Characters at Disney who contributed to Wreck-It Ralph and the 2013 Oscar Winner “Frozen”; Nadezda whose concept art credits include Kong: Skull Island, Alien: Covenant, X-Men: Apocalypse and Guardians of The Galaxy; 3D artist Victor Hugo, Look Development artist for Moana; and Kevin Dart art director and designer for Big Hero Six, Inside Out and Her; among many other speakers. In 2017, the Tribe traveled from 67 countries to attend. There are many reasons to come halfway across the world to be a part of the THU experience: besides getting a creativity boost and enhancing their skills, attendees can also score their dream jobs. Some of the biggest companies in the industry go to the event to recruit attendees: Walt Disney Animation Studios, Netflix, King, CD Projekt Red, and Supercell are just some of the names present in this edition. Tickets are still available www.trojan-unicorn.com

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Image: Perez Matteo D'Aleccio - Great Siege ÂŠ The Malta Experience

Historic Celebrations During September During Septemeber Malta celebrates two National Holidays. The 8 September is Victory Day and 21 is Independence Day. Both days mark two important stages in Maltese History. Back in 1565, Malta had undergone the bloody Great Siege which lasted between May 18 and September 11, with Malta constantly under attack by the Ottomans. The Maltese together with the Knights of St John who at the time ruled Malta, fought valiantly until at the end they where victorious. September 7 1800, marks the termination of the short but intense French occupation of Malta. On the same day but in 1943 the Italian Fascists and their regime were overthrown and Malta was free of the constant arial bombardments and could hence concentrate on thwarting the damage caused by the German aerial fleets during the second World War. Image: Independence Day monument, Floriana ÂŠ The Malta Experience

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That is where the name ‘Victory Day’ comes from. On the same day four towns around Malta and Gozo celebrate ‘Il-Bambina’ a religious feast dedicated to Our Lady Child. These are Senglea, Mellieħa, Naxxar and Xagħra (Gozo). September 21 is the celebration of Malta’s Independence from British rule in 1964. On both days, being National holidays, official celebrations with parades by the guard of honour are held in Malta and Gozo and the main highlight on September 8 is the traditional annual regatta in Grand Harbour which takes place in the afternoon.

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