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THE ACTIVITY AND ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE
Issue No.15
The Official
Events Guide of
Malta & Gozo
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Tourist Information ..................4
Museums & Heritage Sites ......5
Heritage ................................6
Exhibitions ..............................8
Performances ........................12
Theatre ................................16
Sports ..................................17
Festivals................................22
Feasts ..................................26
Eating Out ............................29
Gardens ..............................31
Locality Maps: Sliema/St.Julian’s
Rabat/Mdina, Birgu,
Bugibba/St. Paul’s Bay,
Valletta..................34 - 39
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Tourist Info.
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Tourist Info.
Public Transport
Malta’s public transport system offers a cheap and efficient way of touring the Island.
The main bus terminus is in
Valletta from where buses
operate to all parts of Malta,
although there are also direct,
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point to point, services. The
cost of a bus route ranges
from 15 cents to 70 cents.The
longest bus journey takes
about fifty minutes; the average ride is between 20 and 30
minutes.
islands. Cyclists
should
remember to always follow
the highway code and clearly
hand signal their intentions.
Cycling
Cycling became popular again
since the introduction of all
terrain cycles (ATBs), which
are ideally situated to Malta
and Gozo. ATBs and bicycles
may be hired from various
cycle shops throughout the
Boat Hire
Canoes, rowing boats, sailing
boats, pedalos and speedboats
are available for hire from a
number of operators in the
more popular seaside resorts.
Larger vessels and yachts are
also available for charter.
Driving
Driving is on the left. There
is a speed limit of 80 kilometres per hour on arterial
roads and 40 kph in urban
areas.
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Museums & Heritage Sites
Malta Maritime Museum,
Vittoriosa
A former British Naval
Bakery, the museum shows
Malta’s maritime history within a Mediterranean context. It
also illustrates the global
nature of seafaring and its
impact on society.
Ex-Naval Bakery, Vittoriosa
º Mon – Sun: 9am – 5pm.
last admission 4.30pm.
Tickets:
Adults:
€4.66,
Children
6–12:
€1.16,
Students & Senior Citizens:
€2.33, Infants: Free.
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☎ 21660052
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Hal Saflieni Hypogeum
This
UNESCO World
Heritage monument consists of halls, chambers and
passages cut in rock. The
complex is grouped in 3 levels dating from different
periods, the deepest room
being 10.6m under road
surface.
Burial Street, Paola
º 9am–11am, 1pm – 4pm,
guided tours on the hour.
Tickets: Adults: €9.32,
Children, Students & Senior
Citizens: €4.66, Infants
under 6: no admittance.
Tickets can be purchased
from
Hal
Saflieni
Hypogeum, Paola
and
National
Museum
of
Archaeology, Valletta from
Malta and Ggantija Temples,
Xaghra and Museum of
Archaeology, Citadel from
Gozo or booked online
from
www.heritagemaltashop.com.
v 1, 2, 3, 4, 6
☎ 21805018/9
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Inquisitor’s Palace
Vittoriosa
The Palace was built as civil
law cour ts for the Order of
St John and remained so
until 1571. It was made an
official residence when then
first general inquisitor Mgr
Pietro Dusina came to
Malta.
Main Gate Street, Vittoriosa
º Monday – Sunday: 9am –
5pm. Last admission 4.30pm.
Tickets:
Adults:
€4.66,
Children 6 – 12: €1.16,
Students & Senior Citizens:
€2.33, Infants: Free
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☎ 21827006
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The Bir Mula
Exhibition
The exhibition includes a
read-through narrative on the
history of Cospicua.
79, St Margerita Str,
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Heritage
Cospicua
º Saturdays & Sundays from
10am - 12pm.
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☎ 21661000, 21826427
Ghar Dalam Cave &
Museum, Birzebbuga
The site is the earliest evidence of human settlement
on Malta round 7,400 years
ago. The cave was formed
by an overlaying river making
it become 144m deep.
Only the first 50m are open
to visitors.
Zejtun Road, Birzebbuga
º Monday – Sunday: 9am
– 5pm. Last admission
4.30pm. Tickets: Adults:
€3.49, Children from 6 – 11:
€1.16, Students 12 - 17 &
Senior Citizens: €1.75,
Infants: Free.
v 11, 12, 12
☎ 21657419
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St. Paul's Catacombs
The underground Roman
cemetries,
the
earliest
and largest archaeological evidence of Christianity in Malta,
were used till 4th century AD.
Though smaller in size than
those of Italy and North
Africa, they are richer in architecture.
St Agatha Street, Rabat
º Monday – Sunday: 9am –
5pm. Last admission 4.30pm.
Tickets:
Adults:
€4.66,
Children between 6 and 12
years of age: €1.16, Students
& Senior Citizens: €2.3),
Infants: Free.
v 65, 80, 81, 84, 86
☎ 21454562
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Heritage
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Knights Spectacular
1565 Dinner Show
An action packed musical spectacle with 50 talented performers and 8 trained horses. Patrons
are served a 3 course dinner
with free flowing wine and beverages as the Knights of St. John
in shining armour, vanquish the
lavishly dressed warriors of
Suleiman the Magnificent in the
epic siege of 1565.
The Arena, Montekristo
Estates, Hal Farrug, l/o Siggiewi.
º Every Thursday at
7.30pm. Tickets: Adults €48,
Children under 12: €24.
v Free transport available
☎ 21228065, 99991565
Palazzo Parisio &
Gardens
19th century Maltese Palace,
home of the Marquis Scicluna
family, with a history, architecture
and interior unique in Malta. A
glorious showcase of Maltese
and Italian craftsmanship with an
ornate gilded, mirrored ballroom reminiscent of Versailles.
Palazzo Parisio, Naxxar
NXR 1700
º Monday - Saturday 9am 6pm(except public hols). Last
admission 4.30pm. Tickets:
Adults €9, Student €6,
Children €4.50.
v 54, 55, 56, 65
☎ 21412461
National Museum of
Natural History, Mdina
The 18th century Magisterial
Palace of Justice currently
holds over 10,000 rocks and
minerals, over 3,500 birds, eggs
and nests, 200 mammals, over
200 fish species and thousands
shells and insects. A must for
nature & history lovers.
Vilhena Palace, St Publius
Square, Mdina
º Mon – Sun: 9am – 5pm
(last admission 4.30pm).Tickets:
Adults: Lm1 (€2.33), Children
from 6 – 12: 25c (€0.58),
Students & Senior Citizens: 50c
(€1.25), Infants: Free
☎ 21455951
The Mdina Dungeons
In a series of secret underground passageways, chambers and cells, a number of
events have been re-created
to portray historic events
from the dark and turbulent
side of Maltese history.
St. Publius Square, Mdina
º Winter hours: Monday Saturday 9.30am - 4.pm.
Sunday 9.30am - 4.30pm.
Summer hours: 9.30am 4pm.Tickets: Adults: Lm1.72
(€4). Family pack Lm4.80c
(€9.50).
v 89, 65, 80, 81, 84, 86
☎ 21450267
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In Guardia
A historical re-enactment that
portrays an authentic historical
event.This is the regular inspection of the fort and garrison by
the Grand Bailiff of the Order of
the Knights of St. John in charge
of military affairs. During the reenactment the fort's garrison is
dressed in its best uniforms to
demonstrates its military
prowess. The duration of the
show is of roughly 40 minutes.
Fort St. Elmo,Valletta.
º 6 & 13 July.Tickets: €4.66
adults, €1.16 children (aged 6 12), €2.33 students.
v All Buses
☎ 23696073/4
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Maltese Summer
Folklore Nights
Delight all your senses with
a trio of food, wine and song.
Enjoy a fabulous 3 - course
buffet
dinner
including
wine while enjoying, live mandolin music and live folk entertainment by a team of dancers,
under the night stars. A most
memorable Maltese night out!
Bookings recommended.
The Limestone Heritage,
Mons. Azzopardi Str. Siggiewi
º Every Friday at 8.30pm
Adults: €40,Children under 12:
€5. Free transport available
v 89
☎ 21464931, 99457475
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The Saluting Battery,
Valletta
Sited at Valletta’s best vantage
point under the Upper Barracca
Gardens and overlooking the
Grand Harbour, the Saluting
Battery is still equipped with
original cannon. In the past, it
served both to defend the harbour and as an official ceremonial platform from where gun
salutes would be fired to honour
visiting dignitaries or vessels to
Malta. For hundreds of years, it
also doubled as the official public
time marker from where a gun
was fired at sunrise, noon and
sunset to provide the public with
the exact hour of the day. The
first and last soundings indicated
the time when all town gates
where to be opened or closed.
The noon-day round was meant
for mariners to calibrate their
timepieces on board for navigational reasons.After all these centuries, the old tradition of firing a
gun at noon (12pm) still takes
place here daily. Guided tours of
the battery are offered before
and after the display at 11am and
12.30pm. Open: Daily 10am and
1.30pm. Free transport from this
site to the Malta at War Museum
and Fort Rinella leaves daily at
12.15 and 1.15pm.
Fort Rinella, Kalkara
Fort Rinella is Malta’s only historic live-museum. It is a unique
example of late 19th century
military engineering in being
built as a steam-powered
mechanical war machine to
house and power the world’s
largest gun ever made – the
Armstrong 100-ton gun. This gun still survives in this fort. In its
time, it could fire a one-ton shell up to a distance of 8-miles at
which range it could pierce 21inches of ship armour.
This fort has been painstakingly restored by volunteers back to
its original state. A historical re-enactment takes place here daily
at 2.30pm recreating aspects of the daily life of the Victorian garrison. This includes live cannon and musket firing. A brand new
audiovisual is also available which outlines the colourful history of
the fort and its monstrous gun. Open: Daily between 10.00am
and 5.00pm. Guided tours and film shows are offered on the
hour till 1.00pm after which there will be the historical re-enactment. Directions: Bus No.4 to Kalkara from Valletta bus station or
follow signs to Three Cities and local signs to fort.
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Heritage
Malta at War Museum,
Vittoriosa
A vast wartime underground air
raid shelter formed by a labyrinth
of hand excavated tunnels. Used
throughout WWII as a regional
civil protection centre and underground accommodation for some
500 persons during the raids. The
interior of this property has been
faithfully restored and reconstructed to its original state.
Entrance is from Couvre Porte
Gate, Vittoriosa (across from the
bus station) through a permanent
display of original artefacts dedicated to the daily life in wartime
Malta.This Museum also comprises a wartime movie produced in
1942 by the Crown Film Unit on
the express wish of H.M. King
George VI to document the heroic stand of the Maltese during the
conflict. Length of film is 20mins.
Open Daily 10am – 4pm. All
buses to Vittoriosa or follow signs
to Three Cities and then local
signs to museum.
FREE TRANSPORT is offered
from the Saluting Battery to the
Malta at War Museum and Fort
Rinella daily departing at 12.15
and 1.15pm. Intermediate free
trips are also available between
the last two attractions throughout the day .
Tel. 21800992, 21803091; email:
bookings@wir tar tna.org;
www.wirtartna.org
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Exhibitions
Exhibition of
Watercolours
By Jacqueline Agius. The collection is a reflection of a lifelong fascination with the interplay of light and shadow,
colour and form. The colours
are vibrant and the light
unmistakably that of sunny
Malta.
Ta' Stringi, Victoria House
A1, Labour Avenue, Naxxar
º 1 & 2 July. 6pm onwards
v 54, 55, 56, 65
☎ 21422739
º 1 - 6 July.
v 65, 86
☎
21410371/2, 21414099
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The International Fair
of Malta Art
Exhibition
Works by 90 artists, Members
of the Malta Society of Arts,
Manufactures and Commerce.
The Art Gallery (Area D)
at the Malta Fairs &
Connventions Centre,Ta’ Qali
º 1 - 6 July
v 65, 86
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International Fair of
Malta
The Fair is a showcase of
Malta’s endeavours in the
world of business enterprise,
representing an interesting
cross-section of over 430
exhibitors. Exhibits include
industrial goods, consumer
goods, services, agriculture
and fisheries goods. Over
the years there were 39 different countris that participated in the International
Fair of Malta with a national
pavilion.
Malta Fairs & Convention
Centre,Ta’ Qali
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Bloodline
Once again, the Director s
of Galler y G have come
up with a wonderful idea;
that of hosting an exhibition which demands the
question: hereditar y?...or
coincidence? Most probably a mixture of both is
what produces genius
begotten from ar tistic talent. Bloodline is a fine
example – in fact seven
examples of such an incidence.
Gallery G, No 4, Sir Ugo
Mifsud Street, Lija.
º 1 -10 July. Weekdays 9am
- 5pm. Saturdays 9.30am 12.30pm.
v 55, 56, 58
☎ 21421984/5
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Collective Art
Exhibition
By artists Martin Bezzina
Wettinger, Nadine Debattista,
Gilbert Fenech and Stephen
Grima.
Il-Bottegin ta' San Martin,
188 Old Bakery Street,
Valletta
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1 - 12 July.
All Buses
Bla Rima
Jolene Cini and Sarah Spiteri,
will be exhibiting their
abstract work on canvas. The
name for the exhibition was
chosen primarily because the
work to be exhibited doesn’t
match the work amongst the
2 artists and even in one
ar tist’s work the paintings
hold
different
styles.
Secondly, the artists decided
to hold the exhibition in
Maltese, so they can feature
Maltese poems and put up
the typical Maltese atmosphere.
Gallarija Liberta, GWU
South Street,Valletta.
º 1 - 13 July. 8.30am - 7pm.
v All Buses
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The New Eye of Osiris
Patrick Fenech Photography
Composites Exhibition.
Basement at Auberge
d’Italie,Valletta.
º 1 - 17 July. Free admission.
v All Buses
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Art exhibition
By Gozitan artists Odette
Camilleri and Paul Stellini,
Banca Giuratale, Independence Square, Victoria, Gozo
º 1 - 20 July
v All Buses
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Architect As Artist
The Art of Richard England
Exhibition.
Auberge d’Italie,Valletta.
º 1 - 25 July. Free admission.
v All Buses
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Silk Batik from South
East Asia - Sarkasi
Said
An exhibition of batik artworks from Singapore by
Sarkasi Said at Contemporary
Hall.
National Museum of Fine
Arts,Valletta.
º 1 - 27 July. Monday Sunday 9am - 5pm. Last
admission 4.30pm. Free
admission.
v All Buses
☎ 22954000
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Portrayals
An exhibition of drawings and
paintings by Anna Dumicz.
Heritage Malta Head
Office,Valletta.
º 1 - 27 July. Monday Friday 8am - 4pm. Last admission 3.30pm. Free admission.
v All Buses
☎ 22954000
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Autofictions
An exhibition of paintings by
Axel Plöger.
National Museum of
Natural
History, Lower
Cour tyard, Vilhena Palace,
Mdina.
º 1 - 27 July. Monday Friday 9am - 5pm. Last admission 4.30pm.
v 65, 80, 82
☎ 22954000
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Abstract Works
An exhibition of abstract
works by Romina Delia.
B’Ar t Ar t Gallery, 39,
Amery Street, Sliema
º 1 - 31 July. Monday Thursday 4 - 7pm. Friday
7pm - midnight.
v 61, 62, 63
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Exhibitions
d ip lom a c y, a nd mi l i t a r y
affair s. This exhibition
explores how China
gained i nfl uenc e a s fa r
aw ay a s A fr i c a a nd wa s
also the receiver of
much foreign knowled ge , t hro ug h t r a de a nd
exchang e of i dea s.
St James Cavalier,Valletta.
º 2 July. - 10 August.
v All Buses
☎ 21223200
Oil Paintings
A collection of oil paintings by
internationally acclaimed artist
Ben Maile.
B’Ar t Ar t Gallery, 39,
Amery Ítreet, Sliema
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º - 31 July. Monday Thursday 4 - 7pm. Friday
7pm - midnight.
v 61, 62, 63
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The Voyages of Zheng
He
P r esented by T he China
Culture
Centre.
An
event
mar king
the
European
Ye a r
of
Intercultural Dialogue.
Zheng He is China's
most famous maritime
exp lor er. H is extr aor d inar y ab ility and vision
fo u n d b r i l l i a n t e x p r e s sion
in
the
great
achievem ents of his life ,
including
maritime
exploration,
foreign
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The Malta
International Digital
Arts Expo
An exciting and engaging
multi faceted four – day
exhibition, seminar and
workshop organised for digital technology, IT creative
industries and public services. The event will showcase
the latest products, tools and
public ser vices which are
currently of interest to many
people today vis-à-vis IT networking from Malta and
around the world. For more
information visit: www.digitalar tsexpo.com
Hilton Hotel, St. Julians.
º 3 - 6 July
v 64, 65, 68, 70
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Photographs of St
Petersburg
A photographic exhibition by
Kenneth Scicluna.
The Loggia, National
Museum of Fine Ar ts,
Valletta.
º 12 July - 17 August.
Monday - Sunday 9am - 5pm.
Last admission 4.30pm. Free
admission.
v All Buses
☎ 22954000
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5 - 31 July
All Buses
Photography Exibition
By Gozitan photoghapher, Claire
Borg.
Banca Giuratale, Independence Sqr,Victoria
º 25 - 31July
v All Buses
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By Night One Way, By Day Another
Hermine A. Sammut and Jackie Roberts present new work
which includes two and three dimensional sculptures, lighting,
ceramics, painting, jewellery and ar tistic metalwork. Using a
variety of media the effects are thought provoking, amusing,
touching, beautiful or just plain quirky. Their work reflects the
landscape and culture of the Maltese islands as well as their
individual ideas and background influences.
Windy Corner (opposite the jetty), 44 Borgnor Beach Street,
Bugibba.
º 4 -12 July. 10am-1pm & 6-9pm
º 13 July.10am-1pm.
v 48, 49, 58, 86
☎ 79562753, 79617746
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Art Exhibition
By Gozitan artist Carmel
Theuma.
Exhibition Hall, Ministry
for Gozo,Victoria, Gozo
º 4 - 27 July
v All Buses
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Viva
Viva is Matthew Green's commentary on religious fervor,
hometown glory and the
wonder of the everyday cele-
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brated through a photographic feast of tone and colour.
This new solo exhibition will
present a series of photographic works and manipulated images. Alongside his
impressions of the islands
there will be a limited collection celebrating the annual
Festa as well as a number of
religious based works.
Art..E Gallery, 1 Library
Street, Victoria, Gozo.
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De-Coding Beauty
Ar t exhibition by George
Scicluna. This exhibition shows
sketches dating back to the
early 90’s when George’s distinctive style was beginning to
emerge. He then moved on to
large-scale monochrome paintings that depict the statues of
the Old Masters. Characteristic
of the next period is a series of
paintings ‘composition of a girl’
which carry the style further on.
Following this phase, one then
arrives at the most recent paintings where colour becomes
more prominent.
Casa Scicluna , Paul Portelli
Str.Victoria , Gozo.
º July - December
v All Buses
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Captivating Gozo!
Small and beautiful as it is, Gozo cannot be seen in just one day.
As a place to relax, ‘hang out’ and live the good life the island
is unsurpassed. After you set foot on Gozo, you’ll know why
you need more than just a day to savour it’s leisurely charms.
The more you enjoy your visit to Gozo, the more likely you
are to return, and to recommend the island to others.
If you are intrigued by this beautiful island’s ability to
create ‘Gozo fanatics’ like ourselves, then plan a visit.
We always stay for more than just a day. It’s the secret
hideaway of all Maltese. Which is why we would prefer
to leave it undiscovered by you. But it’s in our nature to
share the best we have with visitors.
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Theatre
Performances
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Performances
Stefan Cassar &
Quator Stringendo
Piano Quintet performing
works by Z. Kodaly, A.
Schnittke and F. Chopin.
The Palace Cour tyard,
Valletta
º 2 July. 9pm.Tickets €15.
v All Buses
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Maltese Contemporary
Music
Maltese Contemporary Music
is the first concert in the
Contemporary Sounds Series
which is being presented within the Malta Arts Festival on
three different evenings.
Maltese Contemporary music
portrays a selection of works
by some of today's most
prominent Maltese composers. The programme features a versatile approach to
music composition. It also features the performance of local
chamber groups
La Vittoria
Bastion,
Ospizio, Floriana.
º 3 July. 9pm.Tickets €10.
v All Buses
Enrico Dindo & Solisti
di Pavia in Concert
Cello and String Orchestra
performing works by A.Corelli,
A. Vivaldi, F. Mendelsshon, R.
Molinelli and F.J. Haydn.
The Palace Cour tyard,
Valletta
º 4 July. 9pm. €15.
v All Buses
º 5 July. 9pm.Tickets €12.
v All Buses
Music in Motion
Contemporary Music Series –
2 - Alter Ego Ensemble performing American Contemporary Music of works by M.
Gordon, S. Reich, D. Lang, T.
Johnson, A. Curran, T. Riley, P.
Glass, J. Cage, A. Lucier, R.
Sharman and G. Bryars.
The Palace Cour tyard,
Valletta
Ballet National De
Marseille
‘Somewhere’ - choreography
by Julien Lestel and music by
Philip Glass. ‘Le Pas De Deux
d’Herman Schmerman’ choreography by William
Fosythe and music by Thorn
Willems,. ‘Por Vos Muero’ choreography by Nacho
Duato and Spanish music
from the XV and XVI centuries.
Old Opera House Ruins,
Valletta.
º 6 July. 9pm.Tickets €12,
€15.
v All Buses
Winter Moods
Winter
Moods
have
launched a mega summer
concer t. The concer t is being
organised
by
NnG
Promotions and will be the
Vodafone Music Jam event of
the year. During their concer t
Winter Moods are expected
to perform their most popular recent and classic hits,
including 'Marigold', which
has taken the band's career
to a new level, as well as a
number of surprises. Winter
Moods need no introduction
in the local music scene.
Over recent years the band
has received all major music
awards. Tickets are available
from Vodafone retail outlets
and
exclusive
dealers,
Exotique, Agenda Bookshop
and online at www.maltaticket.com
Valletta Waterfront
º 9 July. 8.30pm.Tickets €10.
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Music at the Palazzo’s
Courtyard
Concert by Mark Galea Guitar
Duo organized by the Malta
Society of Arts, Manufactures
and Commerce.
The Courtyard, Palazzo
de La Salle, 219 Republic
Street,Valletta.
º 3 July. 8pm. Free admission.
v All Buses
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Pietro De Maria Piano
Recital
Perfor ming wor ks by D.
Scar latti, M. Clementi, F.
Chopin,
and
G.
Ger shwin.
The Palace Cour tyard,
Valletta
º 7 July. 9pm.Tickets €15.
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Songs of Summer
A c h o r al c e l e b r ati o n o f
International
Secular
a n d Sa c r e d C ho r al M u s i c
by The New Chor al
Sin g e r s .
Auberge D'Italie, Merchant’s Street Valletta.
º 7 July. 9pm. Free admission.
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Ian Bostridge sings
Lieder
Tenor Ian Bostridge and
pianist Julius Drake performing works by J. Brahms and R.
Schumann.
The Palace Cour tyard,
Palace Square, Valletta.
º 9 July. 9pm.
v All Buses
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The Shaolin Kung Fu
Monks From China
For more than 13 years the
"Shaolin Kung Fu Monks“
have attracted worldwide
attention with their breathtaking show. In more than 2000
performances in front of an
audience of more than 3 million, the Zen Buddhists from
Shaolin showed how they are
capable of overriding the laws
of physics by mere concentration, developing nearly superhuman forces. The world’s
most successful Kung Fu show
presents the mystical incredible Powers of the Masters of
the Shaolin Kung Fu from the
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Province of Henan. Discover
the truth behind these strong,
skilful and brave monks and
find out how their way of life
has shaped all the martial arts
of today. A powerful, impressive and peaceful show,
demonstrating how the body
can be controlled by mind
power. A show not only for
those interested in martial
arts, but also for those interested in China, for esoteric
fans and for the whole family.
Mediterranean Conference,Valletta
º 11 & 12 July. 8pm.
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Puerto Flamenco’s
Apacheando
Flamenco Dance.
Argotti Gardens, Floriana.
º 11 & 12 July. 9pm. €15.
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A Tribute to the Stars
A live, animated and entertaining tribute show featuring
hits by some of the greatest
pop stars of all time. It promises to be one of the most
spectacular shows during this
summer’s Malta Arts Festival
that will surely bring the
crowd to its feet. It features a
varied repertoire of popular
tunes chosen from over a
sixty year span of Pop History
and made popular throughout
the years by a host of international stars. For this musical
show,
Spiteri
Lucas
Entertainment has assembled
a highly talented cast with
some of Malta’s top and most
versatile performers. All artists
will be accompanied by a live
seven piece band.
Old Opera House,Valletta.
º 11 & 13 July. 9pm. €12, €15.
v All Buses
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Hazeem Shahine in
Concert
Classical Egyptian music.
La
Vittoria
Bastion,
Ospizio, Floriana.
14
July.
9pm.Tickets
€12.
º
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Chasing Pandora
Acoustic Pop Music.
La
Vittoria
Bastion,
Ospizio, Floriana.
º 16 July. 9pm.Tickets €10.
v All Buses
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Sound of Diversity
Contemporary Music Series –
3. The Armed Forces of Malta
Band & the Ars Ludi Percussion
Ensemble performing works by
J. Williams, S. Reich, F. Zappa, P.
Glass, R. Zahra, J. Cage, H.-G.
Brodman, W.F. McBeth, and A.
Copland.
Old Opera House,Valletta.
º 17 July. 9pm. €8, €12.
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A Tribute to Pavarotti
A concert in homage to the recently deceased Luciano Pavarotti
(1935-2007), featureing Joseph Calleja, Nataliya Kovalova (soprano)
and George Petean (baritone). Brian Schembri will conduct the
Janacek Philharmonic Orchestra. A tribute to Pavarotti, will include
arias from Tosca, Rigoletto, Pagliacci and Turandot. Joseph Calleja is
one of the biggest stars in the world of classical music and this concert is bound to be one of the cultural highlights of 2008.Tickets can
be bought from Vodafone outlets, Exotique outlets and Agenda
bookshops.
St. George’s Square,Valletta.
º 12 July. 8pm.Tickets €140, €110, €80.
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Duran Duran
Renowned for hits like Wild
Boys, Rio, Come Undone and
Girls On Film, the band is being
brought to Malta by NnG
Promotions. The group will be
in Malta as part of its Red
Carpet Massacre World Tour,
which kicked off in April in
Canada. The 30-date European
run, promoting the album Red
Carpet Massacre, will begin in
Brussels and end in early August
on the Mediterranean coast.
Tickets can be bought from
Vodafone outlets, Exotique outlets and Agenda bookshops.
Luxol Grounds, Pembroke
º 26 July. 8.30pm. €90, €45
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Drama at the Palazzo’s
Courtyard
Animated Reading by the Du’
Theatre Group organized
by the Malta Society of Arts,
Manufactures and Commerce.
The Courtyard. Palazzo
de La Salle, 219 Republic
Street,Valletta.
º 2 July. 8pm. Free admission.
v All Buses
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Macbeth
The MADC presents perhaps
the most dramatic play by
William Shakespeare, directed
by acclaimed Australian director Geoffrey Borny. The stellar
cast includes Paul Portelli as
Macbeth, Charlotte Grech as
Lady Macbeth, Alan Paris as
Macduff, Paula Fleri-Soler as
Lady Macduff, Katherine
Brown, Faye Paris and Maxine
Calejja Urry as the Witches,
Jean Pierre Agius as Banquo,
Ralph Mangion as Lennox,
Colin Willis as Ross and
Martin Azzopardi as Duncan.
Fort St Elmo,Valletta.
º 5 - 9 July.Tickets €15 may
be purchased from St James
Cavalier.
v All Buses
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Ghaziz Francis
A theatre project celebrating
Francis Ebejer, directed by
Peter Busuttil.
Auberge de Castille
Courtyard,Valletta .
7
º & 8 July. 9pm.Tickets
€8.
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The Pardon Beggars
Prolific local playwright Vincent Vella has penned this play set
in the Argentina of a few years ago; an Argentina still reeling after the injustices perpetrated by the military junta or
dictatorship, and where freedom of speech is an ideal rather
than a reality. The play stars Pia Zammit as Soledad de
Viega, a journalist and university lecturer who finds out that
there is more to her father, played by John Suda, than meets
the eye.
St James Cavalier,Valletta.
º 2 - 5 July.Tickets €8.
v All Buses
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Vaudevilles
Two comedies by Anton
Chekhov (1860-1904). Part 1:
On The Harmfulness of
Tobacco. A hen-pecked husband is supposed to give a lecture in front of a village audience on the harmfulness of
tobacco. Once out of his wife's
sight the subject just seems to
slip away all the time and he
starts to complain about life,
wife and daughters. Part 2: The
Bear. After her husband dies, a
widow decides to give up on
life altogether and stay at home
forever, still proofing to her late
husband - who himself wasn't
the kindest person and
betrayed her innumerous times
- how faithful she is to him. Her
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outer peace and inner grief is
being heavily disturbed though,
when a landowner, as strong
and clumsy as a bear, comes in
and reminds her, that her late
husband owns him money - a
hilarious fight takes off.
Old
ruins
of
the
Ospizio'Floriana
º 8, 9, 10, 11 July. 9pm.
Tickets €8.
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Spanish Blood – Azar
Teatro
A street-theatre performance
based on Carmen.
Ghar id-Dud, Sliema.
º 13 & 14 July. 7.30pm. Free
admission.
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Shakespeare’s Romeo
and Juliet
Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre
– Globe Touring.
Argotti Gardens, Floriana.
º 14 & 15 July. 9pm. €15.
v All Buses
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White as Jasmine
Odin Teatret - Solo performance
by
Iben
Nagel
Rasmussen
MITP Theatre,
St.
Christopher Street,Valletta.
º 16 July. 9pm.
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Ester’s Book
Odin Teatret – performance
by Iben Nagel Rasmussen and
Uta Motz.
MITP
Theatre,
St.
Christopher Street, Valletta.
º 17 July. 9pm.
v All Buses
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Romeo and Juliet
A modern version of
Shakespeare’s Romeo and
Juliet presented by Studio
Theatre West (London) in
collaboration with the Malta
Drama Centre and the
Yellow Orange
Yellow Orange is a tale about friendship in the most difficult
of situations. The Yellows and the Oranges are separated by
a wall since days immemorable. Then one of them makes a
move, resulting in ripples that could finally lead to the
removal of the wall. Targetting children between 7 and 12,
Yellow Orange is a fantastic journey into trust and discovery,
where the characters have to trust the good in each to overcome their own shortcomings and prejudices. Unifaun
Theatre Productions join forces with Dreamworld to bring
you this fantastic production.
Sophie's Space, Sacred Heart Convent, Sliema
º 28, 29, 30, 31 July, 1 Aug. 9.15am, 10.30am.
v 60, 63
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Theatre
Parliamentary Secretariat for
Youth and Sport, under the
direction of Anglo-Jamaican
director Julie Saunders.
Music is directed by Gaelle
Comte and choreograpy by
Indarty Noor. This is a multiethnic production, featuring a
cast of 23, marking the
European Year of Intercultural
Dialogue.
Open Theatre, Maria
Regina Complex Blata l-Bajda.
º 25, 26 July.
v 71, 75, 80, 81
☎ 21220665
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Sports
National Powerboat Race
The 2008 Championship
consists of 6 races stretching
from March to September.
The races will all be held in
the St. Paul's Bay area
between 10am and 4pm.
There will be 25 teams participating in 5 different classes, ensuring close breathtaking racing. Best viewing for
the races will be the Bugibba
promenade, the wetpit area
and podium presentation
will be held at The
Beachaven
Complex
Xemxija.
St Paul’s Bay
º 7 July
v 43, 44, 45, 48
☎ 99496979, 99829292
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Triathlon (Sprint)
Swim: 750m. Bike: 20km. Run:
5km
Salina Bay in front
Coastline Hotel, Salina
6
º July. 7am.
v 70
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26TH JULY @ BUSKETT ROADHOUSE
STARTS AT 4PM TILL 4AM. KICK OFF AT
4PM - TILL 10.30PM. POOL PARTY with
CHILL OUT & HOUSE MUSIC plus TOP
LOCAL SINGERS, IRA LOSCO, RENATO,
GEORGINA, TALITHA. DRAG AND DANCE
SHOWS, AND ALSO FASHION SHOW by
Samoda. FOOD STALLS HANDMADE
JEWELLERY, HENNA & TATTOO ARTIST....
the list keeps growing....
PARTY FROM 10.30 - TILL 4AM
FOAM PARTY with SPRINKLER SHOWERS
SPECIAL LIGHT EFFECTS including PROJECTORS and DANCE
SHOW by a special guest! FANTASTIC
TOP UK DJ JUSTIN K, DJ RUBY, MATT
FUNK, DJ CHIPPY, KURT KASSAR.
12 HOURS OF NON STOP FUN! ITS THE EVENT
OF THE YEAR YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS!
THIS EVENT IS BEING BROUGHT TO YOU IN
COLLABORATION WITH THE AIDS CHARITY
WHERE MOST OF THE TAKINGS WILL BE GOING.
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The Farsons Great Beer Festival 2008
This year’s edition of The Farsons Great Beer Festival will once
again bring great entertainment to thousands of people at Ta’
Qali Park from Friday 25th July to Sunday 3rd August 2008. The
Farsons Great Beer Festival, which is one of the largest and most
diverse festivals organised throughout the year in Malta, offers
14 different bars, the best in Maltese entertainment on two
stages and great food, and what’s more, entrance is free!
The ten-day open-air festival starts at
8pm every night, with free parking and
free entrance. The festival offers great
entertainment for all the family, also
providing a safe, fun and educational
area for children, leaving parents free to
enjoy the music, food and beer.
The Farsons Great Beer Festival offers
great quality beers, including local
brands such as Cisk Lager, Cisk Excel,
Blue Label Smooth ‘N’ Creamy and
Hopleaf Extra. International beer
brands include Cisk Export, Carlsberg,
Skol, Budweiser, Guinness, Kilkenny,
John Smith’s, Beck's, and Corona.
Speciality expor t beers Cisk Red,
Farsons Strong Ale, Cisk Extra Strong
and Lacto Milk Stout will also be available exclusively at the festival.
Beer plays a central role in the festival,
however the nightly live entertainment
by local artists is also an essential
element of the event. Superb performances by Malta’s leading singers and
bands on two different stages, guarantee
to keep visitors coming again and again.
A great range of food will be available
at the Food Court to complement the
beer and music: from Chinese to
Turkish, Maltese to Italian, as well as the
usual favourites, burgers, hot dogs and
pizza.
This year’s official festival mug makes a
worthy addition to any beer drinker’s
mug collection. It can be purchased
from the Souvenir Stall or from any of
the bars filled with the beer of choice.
Other souvenirs and special offers will
also be available at the Souvenir Stall.
ENTRANCE TO THE
FESTIVAL IS FREE
For more information please visit
www.farsons.com/beerfestival.
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Festivals
Victoria Arts Festival
The 11th ediion of the ar ts
festival will include Maltese
or international ar tists
almost ever y day. No fewer
than 27 concer ts, ranging
from soloists, duos, chamber ensembles, choirs,
bands, ballet and the
National
Philharmonic
Orchestra, are designed to
cater for a wide range of
musical interests and the
most refined of tastes.
Aula Mgr. Giuseppe Farrugia
Ar t Exhibition and Vocal
Recital; Georgina Gauci
(Soprano), Maria Frendo
(Pianoforte) (Malta).
º 1 July. 8pm.
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St George’s Square
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Brass Ensemble (leader: Daniel
Cauchi) (Malta).
º 2 July. 8pm.
St George’s Basilica
✉
ASAG
String
Quar tet
(Austria)
º 3 July. 8pm.
Aula Mgr. Giuseppe Farrugia
✉
A Viennese Celebration -
Elizabeth
Freundlinger
(Soparno), Benno Schollum
(Baritone), Maria Frendo
(Pianoforte) (Austria).
º 4 July. 8pm.
Pianoforte Recital; Michelangelo Carbonara (Italy).
º 5 July. 8pm.
Recorder and Harpsichord
Duo; Linnea Sundfaer Haug
(Recorder), Lars Henrik
Johansen
(Harpsichord)
(Norway).
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º
6 July. 8pm.
Ensemble Marino Marini
(Italy)
º 7 July. 8pm.
Ensemble 4 (Clarinet Quartet) (England).
º 8 July. 8pm.
Flute and Guitar Duo; Alenka
Zupan (Flute), Marko Feri
(Guitar) (Slovenia)
º 9 July. 8pm.
Concert by the Violin Duo,
Philip Bride, Nathalie Trecy,
9France).
º 10 July. 8pm.
Pianoforte Trio; Daniel Veis,
Helena Veisova, Barbora
Veisova (Czech Republic).
º 12 July. 8pm.
Violin and Pianoforte Duo;
Marcello Canci (Violin), Gabriele
Campagna (Pianoforte) (Italy)
º 13 July. 8pm.
St George’s Basilica
✉
Grand Concer t; National
Philharmonic Orchestra of
Malta; Cellist: Daniel Veis;
Laudate Pueri Choir; Joseph
Vella
º 14 July. 8pm.
Victoria Gozo
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Malta Arts Festival
The third edition of the Malta
Arts Festival offers an intense,
two-week programme of 26
events involving 225 participants. It includes a mix of both
Maltese and foreign performers. This festival is being
described by its artistic team
as “a celebration of the arts
and a feast for the senses”. It is
said to impress even those
who do not feel familiar with
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the arts.
Valletta
º 1 - 17 July
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Jazz Fringe
International Jazz Festival.
Argotti Gardens, Floriana
º 4 & 5 July. 9pm.Tickets
€12.
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Marsovin Summer
Wine Festival
Marsovin Summer Wine festival is set to be a wine festival
with a difference.The location
alone lends itself perfectly to a
walk through garden wine festival.The event plans to have a
highly cultural, entertaining
concept offering a myriad of
professional musicians, such as
Flamenco dancers, string quartets, live bands and tribal
music. Marsovin have also
roped in a quality caterer to
offer a whole variety of traditional food from each country.
This together with the music,
Hastings
gardens
and
Marsovin’s Quality wines is set
to be the Wine Festival of the
year!
Hastings Gardens,Valletta
º 4 - 6 July. 8pm onwards.
Free admission.
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Spectacular show of
Synchronised Music
and Fireworks
The "Sliema" Band will perform Franz Von Suppe's "Light
Cavalry" synchronised with a
colourful fireworks show followed by ground and aerial
fireworks. The programme
includes also Neapolitan and
Italian songs by Vittorio Gauci,
the “Italian Symphony” by
Willy Hautvast and Cardenio
Botti’s “ Celebre Marcia” on
the 75th Anniversary of the
first performance of the
“Sliema” Hymn composed
and conducted by Mr. Botti
himself in 1933. The “Sliema”
Band will be conducted by
Mro. Ronnie Debattista FLCM.
The programme is preceeded
by a march starting at 8pm by
the La Valette and Sliema
Bands
The Strand, Sliema.
º 5 July. 10pm.
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TV Moda Malta
International Fashion
Show
The Malta International
Fashion Show, in collaboration
with the fashion television station TV Moda, is back to dazzle fashion lovers, with its 30
foreign models, wearing top
Italian designer labels from
Versace to Valentino and
Ferragamo. The event is being
organised also in collaboration
with the Malta Tourism
Authority and with the assistance of the Gozo Ministry.
Tickets will be on sale from
Agenda Bookshops, Vodafone
outlets and Exotique music
stores.
St. Augustine’s Square,
Victoria, Gozo.
5
º July. 8.30pm.Tickets
€60, €35.
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Festivals
were held between both villages. After the success of the
first ‘Infiorata’ in 2003, the
Council decided to add this
event to its annual cultural calendar and hold it again yearly
on the occasion of the village
feast.
Gharb, Gozo.
º 6 July 2008. 2.30pm 10.30pm.
v 2, 91
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Diverscity 2008
Gay by Nature; Proud by
Choice; Equal by Right. This is
an annual celebration organised by the Malta Gay Rights
Movement (MGRM) which
this year includes:
LGBT Film Festival
St. James Cavalier,Valletta.
Breakfast on Pluto
º 8 July. 9pm.
Outing Riley
º 10 July. 9pm.
The Gymnast
º 11 July. 9pm.
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Women Space
Golden
Bay,
Ghajn
Tuffieha.
º 9 July. 7pm.
v 47,52
Gay Pride March
Paceville
º 12 July. 9.30pm.
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The Infiorata
The Infiorata’ consists of a carpet made of fresh flowers
petals and leaves cut in small
pieces arranged together to
form various thematic designs.
The ‘Infiorata’ is an old tradition, the oldest one originating
in ‘Gerano’ the twinned village
of Gharb which is found in the
outskirts of Rome Italy.This tradition in Gerano dates back
to around the 17th Century.
Another particularity of this
infiorata is that it takes place in
the village feast dedicated to
the “Madonna del Cuore’ and
not like other localities, which
takes place in the feast of the
Corpus Domini. The Gharb
Local Council signed a twinning agreement with the
Gerano Local Council. Upon
signing cultural and educational
exchanges amongst others
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Strada
Street Party. (Malta Arts
Festival 2008, supported by
the Malta Council for Culture
and the Arts).
South Street,Valletta.
º 11 - 13 July. 7.30pm
onwards. Free admission.
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The Chili Beach
Festival
The Chilli beach festival
2008, is the first edition of a
2 day event. It will include a
combination of music (local
live bands & DJs) and
spor ts activities (wakeboarding academy, beach
volley tournaments, jet ski
regattas, hobie cat regattas,
windsurfing, bmx, skateboarding etc). Line up
includes Fakawi, Kristina
Casolani, DJ Ruby, Duncan F,
Steve Ceaser, Toby, Owen
Jay, Tony Tony, Stevie Vee, DJ
Jesmar and Owen B. The
event will star t mid morning with activities and a
chilled atmosphere till late
evening where the actual
par ty will star t. All age
groups are free to join. The
event is free, although there
will also be a VIP area.
Adira Sailing Centre,
Ghadira
º 12 - 13 July
v 44, 45, 48
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instr ument. The
main
event will star t at 8pm,
where live performances
will be given by a number
of local acts, such as
Shiloo's
Tree , Walter
Micallef and Marc Galea.
During the concer t, shor t
films related to the theme
on the event will be
screened. Afr ican and
Maltese food will also be
available during the event.
Argotti Gardens, Floriana.
º 13 July. 4.30pm - 11pm.
Tickets: €5 adults, €2.50 children.
v All Buses
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The Golden Cross
International Singing
Festival
The Golden Cross International Festival is a manifestation of local and international
talent. The 5th edition of the
festival takes place at The
Citadel, a unique open air
venue. The programme of
events is to include an
International Cultural Evening,
Singing and Dancing Contests,
Lunch Time Concerts and
Contests in Classical Music.
Citadel Centre for Culture
and the Arts,Victoria, Gozo.
º 19 - 24 July
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Collage: You're Part
of It
A night of ar t, film and
music in celebr ation of
different cultures. A small
Ar t Galler y will be exhibited
where
different
ar tists will be showcasing
var ious paintings and
sculptures. At 5pm, a
Djembe (Afr ican dr um)
wor kshop will be held,
where the audience will
be provided with Djembe
dr ums and given a shor t
lesson on how to play the
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The Malta Jazz and Rock Festival
Three Mediterranean nights of jazz by world-renowned players
starring Stones World, Sierra Maestra, Mizarolli Axe
Phenomenon, Gwyn Ashton, Ray Wilson, Curved Air, Sarah Jane
Morris and much more. Staged below the bastions of the 16th
century city of Valletta and by the waters of the Grand
Harbour. Organised by NnG Promotions and the Malta Council
for Culture and the Arts.
Valletta
º 18 - 20 July. 8.30pm.
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Our Lady of the Sacred
Heart
Band marches every evening
at 8.30pm. Vocal and muscial
programme on Saturday at
The Strand Sliema, at 10pm
followed by fireworks display
at 10.45pm. Procession on
Sunday at 6.45pm.
St. Trophimus Street,
Sliema
º 1 - 6 July
v 60, 63
Friday, and Saturday at
9.30pm Fireworks display on
Saturday
at
midnight.
Procession on Sunday at
7.30pm.
Triq il-Knisja, Gharb, Gozo
º 2 - 6 July
v 2, 91
✉
✉
St. Paul
Band marches every evening
at 8.30pm. Fireworks display
on Frieday and Saturday at
11.30pm. Procession on
Sunday at 7.15pm
Parish Square, Rabat
º 3 - 6 July
v 65, 80, 81, 84, 86
✉
St. Andrew
Band marches every evening
at 8pm. Fireworks display on
Saturday at 11pm. Procession
on Sunday at 7.15pm.
St. Andrew’s Street, Luqa
º 1 - 6 July
v 32, 34, 35, 36
✉
The Visitation
Band marches on Wednesday,
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Annunciation
Band marches every evening
at 8.30pm. Fireworks display
on Saturday at 10.30pm.
Procession on Sunday at
6pm.
Triq il-Kbira, Blazan
º 9 - 13 July
v 40, 80, 81
✉
✉
Immaculate
Conception
Band marches every evening
at 8pm. Fireworks display on
Saturday at 11pm. Procession
on Sunday at 7pm.
Manwel Magri Street,
Hamrun
º 4 - 6 July
v 71, 75, 80, 81
St. Joseph
Band
marches
ever y
evening at 8pm. Fireworks
display
on
Saturday
and Sunday at 10pm.
Procession on Sunday at
7.30pm.
Misrah Archisqof Gonzi,
Kalkara.
º 8 - 13 July
v 2, 4, 6
Our Lady of Mt.
Carmel
Band marches every evening
at 8pm. Fireworks display on
Saturday at 11pm. Scouts
Parade on Sunday at 11am.
Procession on Sunday at
7.15pm.
Fleur de Lys Road, Fleur
de Lys
º 4 - 6 July
v 42, 43, 44, 45, 47
✉
Our Lady of Mt.
Carmel
Band marches every evening
at 8pm. Procession on Sunday
at 7.15pm.
Manoel De Vilhena
Street, Gzira
º 7 - 13 July
v 60, 61, 62, 63, 64
✉
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Our Lady of Mt.
Carmel
Band marches every evening
at 8.30pm. Fireworks display
on Saturday at 11.30pm.
Procession on Sunday at
7.30pm.
Hompesch Road, Fgura.
º 8 - 13 July
v 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
✉
Our Lady of Perpet.
Help
Musical programme on
Wednesday
in
Pjazza
Or vieto by San Girgor
Band. Band marches every
evening
at
8.30pm.
Fireworks display on Saturday
at
midnight.
Procession on Sunday at
7.45pm.
Triq San Girgor, Kercem,
Gozo
º 9 - 13 July
v 14
✉
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Our Lady of Mt.
Carmel
Band marches every evening
at 8pm. Fireworks display on
Saturday at 10.30pm. procession on Sunday at 7.15pm.
Old Theatre Street,
Valletta
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v All Buses
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St. Sebastian
Band marches every evening
at 8pm. Fireworks display on
Saturday at 11pm. Procession
on Sunday at 7.15pm.
St Bartholomew Str, Qormi
º 16 - 20 July
v 88, 89, 91
✉
Our Lady of Holy
Doctrine
Procession at 7pm followed
by band march at 9pm and
fireworks display at 10.30pm.
Triq il-Kbira,Tarxien
º 20 July
v 8, 11, 27, 29
✉
St. George
Band marches every evening
at 9pm. Fireworks display on
Wednesday, Friday
and
Saturday at 11pm. Procession
on Sunday at 7pm.
Pjazza San Gorg, Victoria,
Gozo
º 14 - 20 July
v All Buses
✉
Our Lady of Mt.
Carmel
Band march on Saturday at
8pm followed by fireworks
display at 10.30pm. Procession
on Sunday at 7.30pm.
Triq il-Wied, Birkirkara
º 19 - 20 July
v 42, 43, 44, 45
✉
Feasts
on Thursday, Saturday and
Sunday at 11pm. Procession
on Sunday at 7pm.
Misrah San Filep, Zebbug
º 22 - 27 July
v 88
St. Margaret
Band marches every evening
at 9pm. Fireworks display on
Saturday
at
11.30pm.
Procession on Sunday at
7.45pm.
Pjazza Santa Margerita,
Sannat, Gozo
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v 50
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St. Joseph
Band marches every evening
at 8pm. Fireworks display on
Saturday at 11pm. Procession
on Sunday at 7pm.
Ta’ Xbiex Seafront, Msida.
º 18 - 20 July
v 40, 41, 42, 50, 53, 61, 63
✉
Our Lady of Mt.
Carmel
Band march on Saturday at
8.30pm followed by fireworks
display at 10pm. Procession
on Sunday at 8pm.
Villegaignon Street, Mdina
º 19 - 20 July
v 65, 80, 81
✉
Christ the King
Band marches every evening
at 8pm followed by fireworks
displays at 11pm. Procession
on Sunday at 7.15pm.
Antoine de Paule Square,
Paola
º 25 - 27 July
v 1, 2, 3, 4, 6
✉
St. Joseph
Band marches every evening
at 7.30pm. Fireworks displays
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St. Venera
Band marches every evening
at 8pm. Frieworks display on
Saturday
at
10.30pm.
Procession on Sunday at 7pm.
Triq il-Kbira San Guzepp,
St.Venera
º 23 - 27 July
v 71, 80, 81
✉
Our Lady of Mt.
Carmel
Band marches every evening
at 8.30pm. Fireworks display
on Saturday at 10pm.
Procession on Sunday at
7.15pm.
Triq il-Kbira, Balluta
º 23 - 27 July
v 64, 65, 68
✉
Our Lady of Sorrows
Band marches every evening
at 7pm. Fireworks display on
Saturday at 11pm. Procession
on Sunday at 7pm.
St. Paul’s Street, St. Paul’s
Bay
º 23 - 27 July
v 43, 44, 45, 48
✉
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Gardens
Upper and Lower
Barrakka Gardens
Two gardens, facing the Grand
Harbour in Valletta, both offering a panoramic view. The
Upper Barrakka Gardens offer
the best view since they’re
more centered and at a much
higher level. It was the gift of an
eighteenth-century knight. The
Anglican Garrison Church partly intrudes upon it. The garden
is built on top of a demi-bastion. The Lower Barrakka
Gardens are part of St
Christopher’s Bastion and have
a view of the harbour. At their
center is a small Greek-style
folly built in memory of
Governor Sir Alexander Ball,
who led the siege against the
French in 1800 and subsequently became Britain’s first
civil commissioner of Malta.The
French during the 1798-1800
siege cultivated these gardens.
Argotti Botanical Gardens
In 1805 the British governor
appointed a Carmelite friar,
Malta’s first professor of natural
history. He assembled the
plants in Floriana’s Mall and 50
years later they were moved to
the site of the present Argotti
Gardens, then the preserve of
a deceased knight.
Buskett Gardens
No more than 2kms from
Dingli Cliffs, sitting under the
watchful eye of Cardinal Grand
Master de Verdalle’s summer
retreat, are Buskett Gardens.
Panoplies of foliage spread their
shade over the valley floor, providing a welcome respite
against the heat of summer.
There are orange and cypress
trees, irregular cacti, leguminous
carobs, aromatic firs and the
Judas tree, which foretells
Easter with its pink blossom
(this is said to be the tree from
which Judas hung himself).
Hastings Gardens
From the National Museum of
Fine Arts, it is well worth taking
a stroll through the nearby
Hastings Gardens, named after
a former Governor General,
the Marquess of Hastings
(1824-26).
Gardens
Palazzo Parisio
Gardens
These privately owned gardens
rank amongst the finest in
Malta and have seasonal appeal
all year round. The two classic,
baroque walled gardens are a
charming mixture of Italian
symmetry and Mediterranean
colour and perfumes.
Palazzo Parisio, Naxxar
NXR 1700
º Open Monday -Saturday
9am-6pm (except public
hols.) Garden Tickets: Adults
€5.25, Students & Children
€4.10.
v 54, 55, 56, 65
☎ 21412461
✉
Unique 19th Century
Maltese Palace with one of the
finest gardens in Malta
For further information, see Heritage and Garden Sections
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