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THE MALTESE ISLANDSCALENDAR OF EVENTS 2017

-A DESTINATION FOR ALL SEASONS-

Welcome from the Chief Executive, Malta Tourism Authority

Dear Guest,

Malta is an island destination like no other. It is a holiday destination that makes you fall in love with it at first sight! Whether you want to experience some quality relaxation time or else be active in exploring places of interest, you will be pleased to know that Malta has it all. Although it is the smallest island state in the Mediterranean, Malta is also surprisingly full of entertaining, cultural and fun events all year round. There is no season during which the Maltese islands take a break.

Most of the events that take place in Malta and Gozo are created by the Maltese, for the Maltese and foreigners alike. Very few of the events presented here are explicitly staged for ‘tourists’ only. This gives each event an authentic touch. Yet, because many of these events contain a strong element of highly entertaining qualities that may well be appreciated by an international crowd, these are worth noting. To cite a few examples, throughout the year, no less than 50 events that include Maltese food and wine as their main attraction are organised in various towns and villages. One may also count some 120 musical events of all genres that are staged either indoors, in theatres, or else in outdoor venues. Moreover, there are dozens of re-enactments and pageants that are presented in surroundings of historical and architectural beauty. One may experience first-hand

the street band marches, the merrymaking and the religious activities connected with feasts of patron saints which every town and village honours yearly. Most feasts present their firework displays in the evening skies for all to marvel at. And as a bonus, most of the events are free of charge. Moreover, it is possible for one to enjoy as many as three different events on any given day, because distances are short and well connected by public transport.

As our guest, you may rest assured that your visit will be complemented by an event that will match one or more of your preferences. Having chosen Malta as your destination, I augur that you enjoy your stay with us and that you will return home with happy and fond memories. You just have to choose your pick from any of the events scheduled in this publication. To keep yourself updated, I invite you to click on the link below and consult our calendar of events on the official MTA website, www.visitmalta.com/en/events. We also welcome your feedback any time - before, during or after your stay. We simply want to ensure that your visit will be an enjoyable one and that you will want to repeat your experience with another trip soon.

Paul BugejaChief ExecutiveMalta Tourism Authority

03 Welcome from the Chief Executive, Malta Tourism Authority

09 - 11 December 2016

12 - 17 January

18 - 21 February

22 - 25 March

26 - 31 April

32 - 34 May

36 - 41 June

42 - 47 July

48 - 52 August

54 - 57 September

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58 - 63 October

64 - 66 November

68 - 70 December

72 - 73 Public & National Holidays

74 Carnival

75 Good Friday & Easter

76 L-Imnarja / Santa Maria

77 Christmas

78 - 80 Index of Events

81 - 83 Index of Feasts

TABLE OFCONTENTS

Music

Sports

Drama

Outdoor Event

Religious

National Holiday

Public Holiday

Folklore

Local Council Event

ICON DESCRIPTION ICON DESCRIPTION

Food

Re-enactment & Pageantry

Exhibition / Fair

Children’s Entertainment

Grand Spectacle

Morning Event

Evening Event

LIST OFICONS

DECEMBER 20166

December2016

19.11-09.12

Malta International Organ Festival

Various localities

03.12‘Sursum Corda’ - 150th Anniversary of the Sacred Heart Seminary Concert

Seminary, Victoria, Gozo

03.12 The official opening of the Christmas Festivities in Gozo

Independence Square, Victoria, Gozo

03.12 - 17.12

Pre-Christmas Concert by School of Music

Il-Ħagar, St. George’s Square, Victoria, Gozo

04.12 ‘Swejjaq’ (3rd Edition)Saint Lawrence Square, San Lawrenz, Gozo

06.12 -08.12

Feast of the Immaculate Conception

Bormla (Cospicua)

07.12 BOV Joseph Calleja Foundation: Winter ConcertTeatru Manoel, Valletta

08.12 Gospel Music ConcertManikata Church, limits of Mellieħa

09.12-10.12

Carols by Candlelight 2016St. Augustine’s Priory, Victoria, Gozo

DATE EVENT VENUE DATE EVENT VENUE

09.12 -10.12

The First GozoInternational Choir Festival

Various venues, Gozo

10.12 -11.12

Gozitano Agricultural Village Xewkija, Gozo

10.12 A Childhood ChristmasWied il-Lunzjata, Victoria, Gozo

10.12 Festival of LightPjazza S. Luċija, Santa Luċija, Gozo

11.12 -08.01

Ta’ Dbieġi Crafts @ Christmas

Ta’ Dbieġi, Għarb, Gozo

11.12-08.01

Betleħem f’Għajnsielem Għajnsielem, Gozo

11.12

“From Paris with Love”, Richard Clayderman & String Octet Ensemble - Live in Concert

Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta

12.12-13.12

University of Malta’s Foundation Day Concert


12.12-13.12

Notti Italiane a MaltaMediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta

DECEMBER 2016 7


13.12 Republic Day Celebration(National Holiday) Valletta

13.12-16.12

Musical Tidings, Choral Concert by the New Choral Singers

St Paul’s Pro-Cathedral, Valletta, Floriana Parish Church

14.12 Joy to the World Naxxar Parish Church

14.12-17.12

Artisan Fair Pjazza Jean De Valette, Valletta

16.12Christmas Concert to mark the 30th anniversary of Għaqda Ħbieb tal-Presepju

St Francis Church, Republic Street, Valletta

17.12-18.12

Children’s WorldSports Complex, Victoria, Gozo

17.12 Christmas ParadeRepublic Street, Victoria, Gozo

18.12-23.12

Various choral concerts held in churches

Various localities, Gozo

18.12 Christmas Concert Parish Church,Birżebbuġa

18.12 Christmas Mass Band Ħal Qormi

18.12 Pauleen’s Dance Studio Christmas Show 2016Salesian Theatre, Sliema

22.12-08.01

Un-Believe It! - The PantoMalta Fairs and Conventions Centre, Ta’ Qali

24.12 Procession with Baby JesusVarious localities, Malta & Gozo

26.12-30.12

International Christmas Festival 2016 Birgu & Valletta

28.12 A Christmas Concert by Animae Gospel Choir

Bażilika Marija Bambina, Xagħra, Gozo

30.12 Christmas Concert Parish Church, Lija

31.12 New Year’s ConcertMediterraneanConferenceCentre, Valletta

31.12 - 01.01

New Year’s EveCelebrations

St. George`sSquare,Valletta

DECEMBER 20168

DECEMBER 2016 9

THE VALLETTA 2017 NYE CELEBRATIONS shall be held in St George’s Square. A musical spectacle in a joyful atmosphere will bring 2016 to a close and welcome 2017 with great cheers. Maltese and international artistes will be performing on stage.

St George’s Square, Vallettawww.g7events.com+356 2559 5750/1

NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATIONS31st DECEMBER

DECEMBER 201610

Experience the true spirit of Christmas by visiting a large-scale crib made of life-size structures and live actors in period costumes. Not to be missed by adults and children alike.

This is a fantastic musicalentertainment spread over twonights, featuring 7 Italian artistes oneach night. These are:- Aleandro Baldi- Christian- EduardoVianello- Homo Sapiens- Iva Zanicchi- Marco Morandi (in Rino Geatano)- Donatella Rettore - Wilma Goich -Ivana Spagna - Cugini di Campagna-Rosanna Fratello - Fiordaliso - FaustoLeali - Tony Dallara. Presenter of theshow: Pupo.

A concert to herald the advent of Christmas.

8th DECEMBER - 2nd JANUARYTime: 7:30pm

12th - 13th DECEMBERTime: 7:30pm

13th - 16th DECEMBERTime: 7:30pm

BETLEĦEM F’GĦAJNSIELEM

NOTTI ITALIANE A MALTA

MUSICAL TIDINGS

Għajnsielem, Gozowww.ghajnsielemlc.com+356 2156 1515

Mediterranean Conference Centre, Vallettawww.mcc.com.mt+356 2124 3840 / 3

St Paul’s Pro-Cathedral, Valletta, Floriana Parish Church www.thenewchoralsingers.com

DECEMBER 2016 11

Once again MADC will be presenting their Christmas Panto scripted by Nanette Brimmer. Main star of the show is the unique Alan Montanaro.

Choral Concert by Jubliate Deo Choir.

22nd DECEMBER - 8th JANUARYTime: Various

14th DECEMBERTime: 7:30pm

UN-BELIEVE IT! - THE PANTO

JOY TO THE WORLD

Malta Fairs and Conventions Centre,Ta’ Qaliwww.madc.com.mt+356 2122 4011

Parish Church, Naxxar www.jubilatedeo.com

The Malta Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Michael Laus celebrates the New Year with a concert of popular classics.

31st DECEMBER - 1st JANUARYTime: 8:30pm

NEW YEAR’S CONCERT


JANUARY12

January2017

08.01 Betleħem at Għajnsielem - Adoration of the MagiGħajnsielem, Gozo

10.01 Sébastien Hurtaud, Cello RecitalTeatru Manoel, Valletta

12.01-28.01

Valletta International Baroque Festival (VBF) 2017 Various venues

12.01 The Trumpet Shall Sound (VBF)

Ta’ Ġieżu Church, Valletta

13.01 Charpentier’s Te Deum (VBF)St John’s Co-Cathedral, Valletta

14.01 Cantatas for the Soul (VBF)Ta’ Ġieżu Church, Valletta

14.01-15.01

Atys en folie - Parody with Puppets (VBF)

Teatru Manoel, Valletta

15.01 Bach and the Spirit of the Dance (VBF)

Biblioteca (Public Library), Valletta

16.01 The Phoenix Nest (VBF)Museum of Archaeology, Valletta

17.01 La Serva Padrona (VBF) Teatru Manoel, Valletta


18.01C F Abel (1723 - 1787): Pieces for viola da gamba (VBF)

Tal-Erwieħ Church, Valletta

18.01 The Rival Queens (VBF) Teatru Manoel, Valletta

19.01 From Stradivarius to Bach (VBF)

Tal-Erwieħ Church, Valletta

20.01 A Golden Age (VBF)

St Paul’s Anglican Cathedral, Valletta

21.01 Tenebrae (VBF)Ta’ Ġieżu Church, Valletta

21.01 VIBE in Concert (VBF)St Augustine’s Church, Valletta

22.01 Bach and the Russians (VBF) Teatru Manoel, Valletta

22.01 Toi Toi Baroque Treasure HuntTeatru Manoel, Valletta

22.01 La Musica Notturna Nelle Strade di Madrid (VBF)

Museum of Archeology, Valletta

23.01 San Giovanni Battista by Alessandro Stradella (VBF)

St John’s Co-Cathedral, Valletta

JANUARY 13

DATE EVENT VENUE

24.01 The Harmonious Blacksmith (VBF)Teatru Manoel, Valletta

24.01 Chorales in Counterpoint (VBF)Teatru Manoel, Valletta

25.01“Heaven’s Sweetness” - Bach’s Festival Cantatas from Leipzig (VBF)

Jesuits Church, Valletta

26.01 Inspired by Baroque (VBF) Teatru Manoel, Valletta

27.01 A Piacere (VBF)Museum of Archaeology, Valletta

27.01 Changing of the GuardSt George’s Square, Valletta

28.01 Music for the Royal Fireworks (VBF)Teatru Manoel, Valletta

28.01 Purcell’s Operatic Arias (VBF)

St Paul’s Anglican Cathedral, Valletta

JANUARY14

JANUARY 15

A rich series of top international Baroque musicians and ensembles performing in 24 different events and in 9 different venues in Valletta. Malta’s Baroque capital city and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Go to pages 12, 13, 16 & 17 and check out website for more detailed information.

Various venues www.vallettabaroquefestival.com.mt+356 2122 2618

VALLETTA INTERNATIONAL BAROQUE FESTIVAL (VBF) 201712th - 28th JANUARY

JANUARY16

Performed by Nicolas Dautricourt, one of the most brilliant and engaging French violinists of his generation.

VIBE (Valletta International Baroque Ensemble) is the resident ensemble of the Valletta International Baroque Festival.

Johann Sebastian Bach, Alfred Schnittke, Valentin Silvestrov and Igor Stravinsky performed by Lucia Micallef (piano) and Nicholas Dautricourt (violin).

19th JANUARYTime: 7:30pm

21st JANUARYTime: 12:30pm

22nd JANUARYTime: 12:30pm

FROM STRADIVARIUS TO BACH (VBF)

VIBE IN CONCERT (VBF)

BACH AND THE RUSSIANS (VBF)

Tal-Erwieħ Church, Vallettawww.vallettabaroquefestival.com.mt+356 2124 6389

St. Augustine’s Church, Vallettawww.vallettabaroquefestival.com.mt+356 2124 6389

Teatru Manoel, Vallettawww.vallettabaroquefestival.com.mt+356 2124 6389

JANUARY 17

This 1675 oratorio tells the familiar story of the gruesome beheading of Saint John the Baptist at the incestuous court of King Herod. Herod’s stepdaughter Salome demands the saint’s life in return for her seductive dance. The oratorio is considered as one of the master- pieces of the 17th century. Performed by Haymarket Opera Company from Chicago.

23rd JANUARYTime: 5:30pm & 7:30pm

STRADELLA’S ORATORIO SAN GIOVANNI BATTISTA (VBF)

St. John’s Co-Cathedral, Vallettawww.vallettabaroquefestival.com.mt+356 2124 6389

Works by Gaspar Sanz, Fahmi Alqhai, Tobias Hume, Monsieur de Sainte-Colombe, Marin Marais and Jean-Philippe Rameau performed by Accademia del Piacere, Italy.

Works by Arvo Pärt, Bach, Mahler, R. Strauss, H. Villa Lobos and the World premiere of Concertino No.1 for guitar, harpsichord and orchestra by Reuben Pace, performed by the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Michelle Castelletti.



A PIACERE (VBF)INSPIRED BY BAROQUE

Museum of Archaeology, Valletta www.vallettabaroquefestival.com.mt+356 2124 6389

Teatru Manoel, Vallettawww.vallettabaroquefestival.com.mt+356 2124 6389

FEBRUARY18

February2017

01.02The Best of the Gozo Youth Wind Band - Don Bosco Grand Concert

Mġarr, Gozo

04.02 Russian Masters IMediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta

10.02 Nawfraġju ta’ San Pawl, (Feast & Public Holiday) Valletta

11.02 Modern Music Days Teatru Manoel, Valletta

11.02 A Taste of The Classics Palazzo de Piro, Mdina

12.02 In Guardia Re-enactment Fort St Elmo, Valletta

17.02 -18.02

Symphonic BeatlesMediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta


19.02 Carnival (Gozo) Main Square, Nadur, Gozo

24.02 - 28.02

Carnival (Malta) Valletta & Floriana

24.02-28.02

Carnival (Gozo) Nadur & Xagħra, Gozo



25.02 -02.04

Puccini’s Madama Butterfly Victoria, Gozo

25.02-02.04

Gaulitana: A Festival Of Music 2017

Teatru Opera Aurora, Victoria, Gozo

26.02 In Guardia Re-enactament Fort St Elmo, Valletta

28.02-06.03

Le Nozze di Figaro (Opera) Teatru Manoel, Valletta

To Be Confirmed

The Wignacourt Tower Festival St Paul’s Bay

FEBRUARY 19

The feast is held in honour of St Paul, or rather the Shipwreck of St Paul, recorded in Acts 28, in 60 AD. St Paul was on his way to Rome from Jerusalem when a storm blew his vessel onto Malta’s shores. According to tradition, St Paul established the first Christian community on the Island. Religious ceremonies and street festivities are held in and around St Paul’s Shipwreck Parish, Valletta.

Vallettawww.cityofvalletta.org+356 2123 1026

NAWFRAĠJU TA’ SAN PAWL, (FEAST & PUBLIC HOLIDAY)10th FEB

FEBRUARY20

The Best of the Gozo Youth Wind Band is the title of this year’s edition of Don Bosco Grand Concert 2017. This year’s music excerpts will feature some of the best compostions that make up the vast repertoire of the band.

In the first concert of the ‘Russian Masters’ series, the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra shall present works from Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1 and Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 5. Highly acclaimed Russian pianist Pavel Kolesnikov joins the orchestra to perform in the first work.

Conductor: Jean-Marc Burfin

Carnival is an extravaganza five day programme of events that includes huge papier-mâché figures paraded on floats in Valletta. These are accompanied by boisterous brass bands and revellers in colourful costumes. Apart from that, many towns and villages create their own particular carnival celebrations.

1st FEBRUARYTime: 7:30pm

4th FEBRUARYTime: 8:00pm

24th - 28th FEBRUARYTime: All Day

THE BEST OF THE GOZO YOUTH WIND BAND - DON BOSCO GRAND CONCERT

RUSSIAN MASTERS I CARNIVAL (MALTA)

Mġarr, Gozowww.youthinfo.gov.mt+356 7903 7933

Mediterranean Conference Centre, Vallettawww.maltaorchestra.com+356 2124 4473

Various venueswww.maltaculture.com +356 2339 7000

FEBRUARY 21

On the island of Gozo, carnival is celebrated in various localities. Similar to Malta, carnival floats, dance competitions and a lot of frolicking by individuals dressed in costume, take place. The village of Nadur in particular, organises a night of revelry on Carnival Saturday. This has become one of the main attractions of local carnival events which is attended by thousands of youths for its bizarre and outlandish character.

24th - 28th FEBRUARYTime: All Day

CARNIVAL (GOZO)

Nadur & Xagħra, Gozowww.visitgozo.com+356 2215 6700

Amongst so many cultural events that shall take place, one may mention, Alexander Frey, a top international versatile musician as the artist-in-residence; There shall be many concerts held at lunchtime.

A brand new production of Mozart’s comic opera. The setting of the opera is somewhere in Europe of today, but it may also be set in the future. The continent is tottering on the brink of societal collapse. Popular movements are rallying people to their cause. This production of Le Nozze di Figaro will bring to life all of the charm, humanity and wit of Mozart and da Ponte’s classic while restoring the satirical bite of Beaumarchais’ original play.

25th FEBRUARY - 2nd MARCHTime: Various

28th FEBRUARY - 6th MARCHTime: 7:30pm

GAULITANA: A FESTIVAL OF MUSIC 2017

LE NOZZE DI FIGARO (OPERA)

Teatru tal-Opera Aurora, Gozowww.gaulitanus.com+356 2156 0200

Teatru Manoel, Vallettawww.teatrumanoel.com.mt+356 2124 6389

MARCH22

March2017

05.03 Vodafone Malta Marathon Mdina to Sliema


11.03 Beethoven: EroicaMediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta


15.03 Boban Mirkovski - Piano RecitalTeatru Manoel, Valletta

16.03-19.03

Warehouse SalesMalta Fairs and Conventions Centre, Ta’ Qali

19.03 San Ġużepp (Feast)St. Joseph Church, Rabat

19.03 In Guardia Re-enactment Fort St. Elmo, Valletta

20.03 -21.03

Spring Equinox

Ħagar Qim and Mnajdra Temples, limits of Qrendi

21.03 European Day of Early Music To Be Confirmed

23.03-26.03

She Stoops to Conquer Teatru Manoel, Valletta


24.03-25.03

Instruments of Innovation Robert Samut Hall, Floriana

25.03

Gospel Concert by the Joy Gospel Singers (Malta) and the Lucan Gospel Singers, Dublin

St Lawrence Collegiate Church, Birgu (Vittoriosa)

25.03-31.03

The Musical Evita Teatru Astra, Victoria, Gozo

26.03 Football Match:Malta vs Slovakia

The National Stadium, Ta’ Qali

29.03 David Campignon (piano recital)Teatru Manoel, Valletta

30.03 -02.04

AMITEX Holiday ShowMalta Fairs and Conventions Centre, Ta’ Qali

31.03 AFM Band Concert Teatru Manoel, Valletta

31.03 Jum il-Ħelsien (Public Holiday)Birgu (Vittoriosa)

MARCH 23

MARCH24

The Vodafone Malta Marathon sees some 4,000 participants taking part in either the full- or half-run Marathon. Both races start from Mdina and wind through the country roads as well as through towns to reach the Finish Line at the ‘Sliema Strand’. A third race category is the Endo Walkathon (21.097km) which is a walk-jog-run-race.

Mdina to [email protected]

VODAFONE MALTA MARATHON5th MARCH

MARCH 25

Isouard’s overture to his opera “Joconde”, edited by Richard Divall, will open the musical concert. Brahms’ - Double Concerto and Beethoven’s - Symphony No. 3 “Eroica” will be conducted by Brian Schembri with renowned soloists Jiman Wee (violin) and Kirill Rodin (cello).

The feast of St Joseph is celebrated by the religious community of the Franciscan Minors and the Rabat residents. It is one of the earlier feasts, celebrated in the liturgical calendar. Apart from the religious services inside the church, the feast features street festivities and decorations. Fireworks are also let off at various times throughout the three days.

11th MARCHTime: 8:00pm

19th MARCHTime: All Day

BEETHOVEN: EROICA SAN ĠUŻEPP (FEAST)


St Joseph Church, Rabatwww.quddies.com.mt+356 2145 4594

In March 1979, the last of the British troops left Malta after a presence on the island of 180 years. To commemorate this event a ceremony is held at the foot of the Monument tal-Ħelsien in Birgu on the eve of March 31. A hotly contested regatta takes place in the Grand Harbour in the afternoon of March 31.

31st MARCHTime: N/A

JUM IL-ĦELSIEN (PUBLIC HOLIDAY)

Birgu (Vittoriosa)www.maltaculture.com+356 2203 6000

APRIL26

April2017

01.04 Puccini: Madama Butterfly Aurora Theatre, Gozo


02.04 Festa Frawli (Strawberry Festival) Mġarr, Malta

07.04-08.04

Russian Masters II Teatru Manoel, Valletta

08.04 33rd Malta International Judo

Open

Malta Judo Academy, Pembroke

08.04 -09.04

The Robotics OlympiadMalta Fairs and Conventions Centre, Ta’ Qali


13.04-16.04

Annie Mac Presents... Lost & Found

Various localities

14.04 Good Friday Procession Various localities

15.04-17.04

Flying SuperkidsMalta Fairs and Conventions Centre, Ta’ Qali

16.04 Easter Procession Various localities


22.04-30.04

Malta International Fireworks Festival

Various localities

22.04-30.04

Malta International Music Festival



27.04 -10.05

The Malta International Music Festival & Competition

Variouslocalities


28.04 -30.04

San Publiju (Feast) Floriana

29.04 11th Mechanised Ground Fireworks FestivalThe Granaries, Floriana

29.04-30.04

Mdina Medieval Festival Mdina


30.04 Gozo Half Marathon Xagħra, Gozo

APRIL 27

APRIL28

The Maltese are well known for their love and expertise of fireworks. The 16th edition of the Malta International Fireworks Festival is a showcase of the best of Maltese aerial pyrotechnic talent that vies with international firework companies. The festival is held first on April 22 (venue to be announced) and later on April 30, inside the Grand Harbour, Valletta.

The Grand Harbour, Vallettawww.maltafireworks.com+356 2291 5000

MALTA INTERNATIONAL FIREWORKS FESTIVAL22nd & 30th APRIL

APRIL 29

The 11th edition of the Gaulitana Festival will be highlighted by a full-scale production of Puccini’s immortal opera, Madama Butterfly, conducted by Colin Attard. Featuring the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra, the opera’s international cast will be led by world-renowned Maltese soprano Miriam Gauci.

The agricultural village of Mġarr, Malta is renowned for the quality production of strawberries. Freshly-picked strawberries are presented on their own as well as the main feature of recipes for sweets and drinks.

1st APRILTime: 7:30pm

2nd APRILTime: 10:00am

PUCCINI’S MADAMA BUTTERFLY

FESTA FRAWLI(STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL)

Aurora Theatre, Victoria Gozowww.maltaorchestra.com+356 2124 4473

Mġarr, Maltawww.visitmalta.com+356 2152 0011

Lost & Found Festival builds on the success of its first two editions held in Malta. The UK’s legendary dance DJ Annie Mac heads up a hoard of DJs at poolside stages, boat parties and all-night raves. 2016’s edition included an international line-up, such as Disclosure, Eats Everything, DJEZ, Jackmaster. This augurs well for the 2017 edition which will be even bigger.

13th - 16th APRILTime: All Day

ANNIE MAC PRESENTS... LOST & FOUND

Various localitieswww.lostandfoundfestival.com

APRIL30

Easter Sunday (known in Maltese as L-Irxoxt), is a joyous occasion. The statue of the Risen Christ is paraded triumphantly through the streets of various localities. In some towns, pall-bearers, from time to time, lower the statue from their shoulders and run with it, pedestal and all, for a stretch of some 80 metres. This is a symbolic way to manifest joy at the ‘Risen Christ’.

16th APRILTime: Various

EASTER PROCESSION

Various localitieswww.thechurchinmalta.org+356 2779 0060 / 2779 0077

On Maundy Thursday, churches set up the ‘Altar of Repose’ for devotees to pray at throughout the evening. During the same evening, one will be able to visit numerous exhibitions which in one way or another evoke Christ’s Last Supper. On Good Friday, 17 localities each hold a procession with a number of statues, each representing a scene from the Passion of the Christ. Two of the Good Friday processions in Għaxaq and Rabat are held on the Sunday prior to Good Friday.

Flying Superkids is a troupe from Denmark that provide its audience with a high tempo show of acrobatics, gymnastics, dancing, singing, comedy, tumbling and of course twists, double and triple somersaults on trampolines and other crazy equipment.

14th APRILTime: 5:00pm

15th - 16th APRILTime:6:30 pm

GOOD FRIDAY PROCESSION

FLYING SUPERKIDS


Malta Fairs and Conventions Centre, Ta’ Qaliwww.mfcc.com.mt+356 2141 0371 / 2

APRIL 31

Two days of re-enactments and pageantry that evoke Malta’s late medieval period (1200 - 1500 AD). Several re-enactment groups perform in various battle scenes and other actions in various points of the town.

The Malta International Music Festival and Competition aims to create a platform for young musicians to perform and at the same time learn from acclaimed professors. The Malta Philharmonic Orchestra will be featured in two of the festival’s concerts. The Malta International Music Festival is presented in collaboration with the European Foundation for Support of Culture.

29th - 30th APRILTime: All Day

22nd - 30th APRIL

MDINA MEDIEVAL FESTIVAL

MALTA INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL

Mdina www.mdinacouncil.com+356 2145 0707


Ground fireworks are a popular Maltese pyrotechnic tradition and form part of the festive celebrations of most localities. Malta’s best pyrotechnic companies compete with one another in a spectacular competition of mechanised fireworks on the second evening of the Feast of St Publius.

29th APRILTime: Evening

11th MECHANISED GROUND FIREWORKS FESTIVAL

The Granaries, Florianawww.florianalocalcouncil.com+356 2123 5523

MAY32

MAY2017

01.05Jum il-Ħaddiem / International Workers’ Day (Public Holiday)

Non-specific


13.05 Romantic Strings Robert Samut Hall, Floriana


18.05-20.05

Mussorgsky: Pictures at an Exhibition


19.05 -20.05

Rajtek Tinbidel - Musical Parish Church, Xewkija, Gozo

20.05-23.05

The Valletta Green FestivalSt George’s Square, Valletta

21.05 Irkotta Fest Ħal Kirkop


21.05 Garmin Ocean Lava Malta 113k Triathlon

Coast Road, Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq

21.05-27.05

Malta Fashion WeekFort St Angelo, Birgu (Vitto-riosa)



27.05 Mozart at MidnightVerdala Palace, limits of Siġġiewi

28.05 Madonna Tal-Lunzjata (Feast) Tarxien

MAY 33

The Malta Fashion Week takes place in hand-picked picturesque venues. This event serves as a showcase for the creative skills of up-and-coming local as well as foreign designers.

Fort St Angelo, Birgu (Vittoriosa)www.fashionweek.com.mt +356 2124 2018

MALTA FASHION WEEK21st - 27th MAY

MAY34

A wonderful event for the whole family, which is complemented by entertainment and food stalls offeringproducts prepared with ricotta.

21st MAYTime: All Day

IRKOTTA FEST

Ħal Kirkopwww.kirkop.lc.gov.mt+356 2168 0099

In 1873, Modest Petrovich Mussorgsky composed a musical composition about the paintings of an exhibition which was previously held by the Russian architect and painter Viktor Hartmann. The orchestral performances will bring these pictures to life. Children are especially invited to join in this magical journey of stories, pictures and sounds.

Conductor: Warrick Stengards.

The highlight of the festival is the Infiorata, itself a colourful floral display composed of thousands of flowering plants placed next to each other in St George’s Square, Valletta. The purpose of the festival is to inspire people to make good use of urban space by creating green oases.

18th - 20th MAYTime: 10:00am (18th May) 5:00pm (20th May)

20th - 23rd MAYTime: All Day

MUSSORGSKY: PICTURES AT AN EXHIBITION

THE VALLETTA GREEN FESTIVAL


St George’s Square, Valletta www.valletta2018.org+356 2124 2018

MAY 35

JUNE36

JUNE2017

01.06 -04.06

Mellieħa International Music Festival

Parish Square, Mellieħa

02.06 -04.06

Earth Garden National Park, Ta’ Qali

02.06 -04.06

San Ġużepp (Feast) Ħal Għaxaq

03.06 The Grid Race Park & Ride,Pembroke

To Be Confirmed Triathlon


To Be Confirmed Lejlet Lapsi St Julian’s


06.06 Victoria International Arts Festival: Opening ConcertSt George’s Basilica, Gozo

07.06 Sette Giugno(Public Holiday) Valletta

07.06 10K Qormi Road Race Ħal Qormi

09.06-11.06

San Filep (Feast)

Ħaż Żebbuġ, Malta


09.06 - 11.06

Santissima Trinità (Feast) Marsa

10.06 Victoria Local Council Concert

Independence Square, Victoria, Gozo


15.06 St John’s Day ConcertSt John’s Co-Cathedral, Valletta

16.06- 18.06

Corpus Domini (Feast) Rabat

16.06 -18.06

Madonna Tal-Ġilju(Feast) Mqabba

16.06-25.06

Valletta Film Festival Valletta


18.06 -19.06

Agricultural Fair Nadur, Gozo

22.06 St John Bonfire Parish Square, Mellieħa

JUNE 37


23.06 -15.07

Malta International Arts Festival

Valletta, Floriana & other locations

23.06 -25.06

Qalb ta’ Maria(Feast) Burmarrad

23.06-25.06

San Ġorġ(Feast)

St George Parish Church, Qormi

23.06-25.06

San Nikola(Feast) Siġġiewi

23.06-25.06

San Ġwann il-Battista (Feast) Xewkija, Gozo

24.06 Carnaval Romain - Season Closing Concert


24.06 -25.06

GħanafestArgotti Gardens, Floriana


27.06-09.07

MFCC Trade FairMalta Fairs and Conventions Centre, Ta’ Qali

27.06 -29.06

San Pietru u San Pawl (Feast) Nadur, Gozo

27.06 Isle of MTV The Granaries, Floriana

28.06-29.06

GħanafestArgotti Gardens, Floriana

28.06 - 29.06

L-Imnarja - San Pietru u San Pawl (Feast and Public Holiday)

Rabat, Mdina


JUNE38

JUNE 39

The annual Isle of MTV Malta Special is an MTV Networks International (MTVNI) production. World-class, chart-topping artists perform live in a mega-concert in Floriana in front of a crowd of thousands enjoying the show. Admission is free.

The Granaries, Florianawww.isleofmtv.com+356 2291 5000

ISLE OF MTV 27th JUNE

JUNE40

Earth Garden is a local green-finger festival that advocates care for the environment through art, music and culture. The festival aims to provide an opportunity for upcoming artistes to share the stage with established local and foreign acts.

This 15-km challenge along the rugged coastline between Pembroke and Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq will have the participants jump hurdles, climb steep hills and balance in between runs. To add to the challenge participants are expected to overcome hilly terrain, hurdles, dip-stations, mud-pools, pull-up stations, climbing nets, skips, sandpits, water-pipes and monkey bars.

2nd - 4th JUNETime: All Day

3rd JUNETime: to be confirmed

EARTH GARDEN THE GRID RACE

National Park, Ta’ Qaliwww.earthgarden.com.mt+356 7994 8529

Park and Ride, Pembrokewww.facebook.com/thegridevent+356 9988 5554

This year, the Victoria International Arts Festival will be celebrating its 20th edition. The opening concert will feature works by Mro Joseph Vella, performed by a range of soloists of the Laudate Pueri Choir of St George’s Basilica. Also participating, will be the Delaware (City) Choral Society and the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra: Artistic direction by Mro Joseph Vella.

6th JUNETime: Various

VICTORIA INTERNATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL: OPENING CONCERT

St George’s Basilica, Victoria, Gozowww.maltaorchestra.com+356 2124 4473

JUNE 41

The annual festival presents an extensive programme of classic and contemporary arts, theatre, music, dance and poetry.

23rd JUNE - 15th JULYTime: Various

MALTA INTERNATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL

Valletta, Florianawww.maltaartsfestival.org+356 2339 7000

A two-weekend programme of folk music by established folk singers (għannejja) who participate in this festival that takes place over two weekends. Guest folk groups from various Mediterranean countries are also invited.

The festive atmosphere dominates Spinola Bay St Julian’s. Artisans line the streets as they sell their handcrafts. A large scale re-enactment also takes place.

24th - 25th &28th - 29th JUNETime: Evening

JUNE (date to be confirmed)Time: Evening

GĦANAFEST LEJLET LAPSI

Argotti Gardens, Florianawww.maltaworldmusicfestival.org+356 2395 2000 / 7966 6149

St Julian’swww.sangiljan.lc.gov.mt

JULY42

JULY2017

30.06 - 02.07

Il-Viżitazzjoni tal-Madonna (Feast) Għarb, Gozo

30.06 -02.07

Sant’Andrija(Feast) Ħal Luqa

30.06-02.07

Il-Kunċizzjoni(Feast) Ħamrun

30.06 - 02.07

Madonna ta’ Lourdes(Feast) Qrendi

30.06 - 02.07

Sacro Cuor(Feast) Sliema

30.06 - 02.07

San Pawl(Feast) Rabat

30.06 -02.07

San Ġużepp(Feast) Ħal Kirkop


02.07 Infiorata (floral carpet) Għarb, GozoTo Be Confirmed Triathlon Xagħjra

07.07 - 09.07

Marsovin Summer Wine Festival

Hastings Garden, Valletta


07.07-09.07

Madonna tal-Karmnu (Feast) Fgura

07.07-09.07

Madonna tal-Lunzjata(Feast) Balzan


14.07-16.07

San Bastjan(Feast) Ħal Qormi

14.07-16.07

San Ġużepp(Feast) Kalkara

14.07-16.07

San Ġużepp(Feast) Msida

14.07-16.07

Madonna tad-Duttrina (Feast) Ħal Tarxien

14.07-16.07

San Ġorġ(Feast) Victoria, Gozo

20.07-22.07

Malta International Jazz Festival Valletta

21.07-23.07

Santa Margerita(Feast) Sannat, Gozo

JULY 43


21.07-23.07

Madonna tal-Karmnu (Feast) Żurrieq

28.07-06.08

The Farsons Great Beer Festival

National Park, Ta’ Qali

28.07-30.07

Mellieħa Nights Parish Square, Mellieħa

28.07-30.07

Madonna tad-Duluri(Feast) St Paul’s Bay

28.07-30.07

San Ġużepp(Feast) Ħaż Żebbuġ


28.07- 30.07

Sant’Anna(Feast)

Wied il-Għajn (Marsaskala)

28.07-30.07

San Lawrenz(Feast)

San Lawrenz, Gozo

28.07-30.07

Madonna ta’ Pompei(Feast) Marsaxlokk

28.07 -30.07

Kristu Re(Feast)

Raħal il-Ġdid (Paola)

30.07 Mellieħa Nights Parish Square, Mellieħa

31.07 Opera vs Pop Under the Stars Victoria, Gozo

JULY44

JULY 45

This musical festival is held in a fabulous setting by the water’s edge at the Grand Harbour with a lineup featuring some of the most renowned names from the international jazz scene.

Vallettawww.maltajazzfestival.org+356 2339 7000

MALTA INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL 20th - 22nd JULY

JULY46

An intricately designed carpet of fresh flowers arranged in a thematic design laid in the main square of the village right in front of the parish church of Għarb. The floral carpet is co-produced by the Għarb Local Council, together with the Council of Gerano, an Italian town, ‘twinned’ with the village of Għarb.

2nd JULYTime: All Day

INFIORATA

Għarb, Gozowww.gharbnet.com+356 2156 0556

The Summer Wine Festival offers an extensive range of Marsovin produced wines. Visitors may sample a vast range of wines while enjoying the music performances on stage and affordable snacks. The entrance fee is exchanged for tokens enabling the visitor to sample some of the vast array of Marsovin wines.

Liturgical church ceremonies and festive street celebrations. Firework displays are also held.

7th - 9th JULYTime: 8:00pm

21st - 23rd JULYTime: Various

MARSOVIN SUMMER WINE FESTIVAL

MADONNA TAL- KARMNU (FEAST)

Hastings Garden, Vallettawww.marsovinwinefestival.com+356 2182 4918 / 2366 2382

Żurrieqwww.zurrieqlocalcouncil.com+356 2168 9111

JULY 47

Organised by the local brewers Farsons, the annual festival is one of the many highlights of the Maltese summer. Thousands of families gather to enjoy the locally produced beer and eat from a variety of snacks and dishes on offer. There will also be live music, comedy acts, etc.

This activity attracts thousands of people to Mellieħa, where locals and tourists alike enjoy the best elements of the Mellieħa community. This event has its place set in the Maltese cultural calendar, and it being supported by the Malta Tourism Authority and the Parliamentary Secretariat for Local Government together with a number of corporate sponsors.

The Gozo Youth Orchestra in collaboration with The Ministry for Gozo and the Embassy of the United States of America presents: “Opera vs Pop Under the Stars – 10th Edition”. Numerous singers will perform - Soprano Pamela Agius, bass, Noel Galea and singer Ludwig Galea, amongst many others will be taking part. Classical and operatic melodies will feature alongside pop music arrangements and soundtracks.

28th JULY - 6th AUGUSTTime: Evening

30th JULYTime: 8:00pm

31st JULYTime: 8:30pm

THE FARSONS GREAT BEER FESTIVAL

MELLIEĦA NIGHTS OPERA VS POP UNDER THE STARS

National Park, Ta’ Qaliwww.farsonsbeerfestival.com+356 2381 4114

Mellieħawww.mellieha.gov.mt+356 2152 3230 / 7952 1666

Victoria, [email protected]

AUGUST48

AUGUST2017

03.08-06.08

Delicata Wine Festival

Upper Barrakka Garden, Valletta

04.08-06.08

San Pietru fil-Ktajjen (Feast) Birżebbuġa

04.08-06.08

San Duminku (Feast) Valletta

04.08 -06.08

San Ġużepp (Feast) Qala, Gozo

04.08-06.08

It-Trasfigurazzjoni / Is-Salvatur (Feast)

Ħal Lija

04.08 -06.08

San Gejtanu(Feast) Ħamrun

08.08-10.08

San Lawrenz(Feast)

Birgu(Vittoriosa)

13.08-15.08

Santa Marija (Feast & Public Holiday)

Various localities

18.08- 20.08

The Delicata Classic Wine Festival Nadur, Gozo


18.08- 20.08

Santa Liena(Feast) Birkirkara

18.08-20.08

Stella Maris(Feast) Sliema

18.08-20.08

Madonna ta’ Lourdes(Feast)

Raħal Ġdid(Paola)

18.08-20.08

The Malta Summer Carnival Buġibba

18.08-20.08

San Anard(Feast) Ħal Kirkop

19.08 Joseph Calleja In Concert The Granaries, Floriana

25.08-27.08

Madonna ta’ Loretu(Feast)

Għajnsielem, Gozo

25.08-27.08

Marija Reġina(Feast) Marsa

25.08-27.08

San Bert(Feast) Ħal Għargħur

25.08-27.08

San Duminku(Feast)

Birgu (Vittoriosa)

AUGUST 49

DATE EVENT VENUE

25.08-27.08

San Ġiljan(Feast) St Julian’s

25.08-27.08

Konverżjoni ta’ San Pawl (Feast) Ħal Safi

25.08-27.08

The Malta Summer Carnival Wied il-Għajn(Marsaskala)

To be confirmed Marnisi Under The Stars

Limits of Marsaxlokk

AUGUST50

The festival showcases Emmanuel Delicata wines, alongside a delicious array of food stalls offering everything from local rabbit dishes to sushi. One may enjoy all this while listening to live music with an exquisite view of the Grand Harbour.

Upper Barrakka Garden, Vallettawww.delicata.com+356 2182 5199

DELICATA CLASSIC WINE FESTIVAL3rd - 6th AUGUST

AUGUST 51

The feast of Santa Marija, or as it is known the feast of the Assumption, is the most popular titular feast in Malta and Gozo. It is celebrated in seven different localities on August 15 and in two other localities, Dingli and Mgarr, on the Sunday prior to the 15.

13th - 15th AUGUSTTime: Various

SANTA MARIJA / L-ASSUNZJONI (FEAST & PUBLIC HOLIDAY)


The Malta Summer Carnival aims to present a summer version of the traditional carnival that is normally held in February. Costumed and masked revellers parade in the main streets of the locality to the sound of musical recordings and a festa band.

Another carnival parade of the Malta Summer Carnival is held in August, this time on the promenade of the seaside town of Marsaskala (known also as Wied il-Għajn).

18th - 20th AUGUSTTime: Evening

25th - 27th AUGUSTTime: Evening

THE MALTA SUMMER CARNIVAL

THE MALTA SUMMER CARNIVAL

Buġibbawww.bugibba.lc.gov.mt +356 2158 5888

Marsaskala (Wied il-Għajn)www.marsaskala.lc.com.mt+356 2163 7171

AUGUST52

International Maltese tenor Joseph Calleja returns to his home country for his annual summer concert.

19th AUGUSTTime: Evening

JOSEPH CALLEJA IN CONCERT

The Granaries, Florianawww.nngpromotions.com+356 2138 4055

AUGUST 53

SEPTEMBER54

SEPTEMBER2017

01.09 Football Match:Malta vs England


01.09-03.09

San Girgor(Feast) Sliema

01.09-03.09

Santa Katerina(Feast) Żurrieq

02.09-03.09

Qormi Wine Festival Ħal Qormi

06.09-08.09

Marija Bambina - The Nativity of the Madonna (Feast) or il-Vitorja

Naxxar, Isla (Senglea), Mellieħa, Xagħra, Gozo.

08.09Il-Vitorja - Commemoration of the Great Siege of 1565(Public Holiday)

Regatta in Grand Harbour, Valletta

08.09 -10.09

Madonna tal-Grazzja (Feast) Ħaż-Żabbar

09.09 Stage and Proms on the Sea – 3rd EditionMġarr Marina, Gozo

13.09 George Cross CommemorationSt George’s Square Valletta


21.09 Jum l-Indipendenza (Public Holiday) Valletta

23.09 -24.09

The Malta International Air Show

Ħal Farruġ Road, Luqa

To be confirmed Triathlon


27.09 World Tourism Day Malta / Gozo

29.09 Changing of The GuardSt George’s Square, Valletta

30.09-01.10

Żejt Iż-Żejtun Żejtun

SEPTEMBER 55

SEPTEMBER56

On 15 April 1942, at the height of World War II, a heavily bombed Malta was awarded the George Cross Medal by King George VI, “to honour her brave people... to bear witness to a heroism and devotion that will long be famous in history”. This event is commemorated yearly by a son-et-lumiere in the very same square where the actual conferment took place.

St George’s Square, Vallettawww.visitmalta.com+356 2155 2555

GEORGE CROSS COMMEMORATION 13th SEPTEMBER

SEPTEMBER 57

The Qormi Wine Festival has established itself as a fun event for the whole family. It attracts thousands of visitors both local as well as foreign as it celebrates Maltese culture and the history of the ancient town of Ħal Qormi.

2nd - 3rd SEPTEMBERTime: Evening

QORMI WINE FESTIVAL

Ħal Qormiwww.festiesterniqormi.org+356 7906 2455

Held annually each September since 1993, at the Malta International Airport (ex: RAF Luqa), the Malta International Air Show hosts many aircraft that come from all over the world. Some of the aircraft are military while others vary from one another according to purpose.

Żejt iż-Żejtun is a festival that celebrates the traditional culture of the town of Żejtun. The town’s name means The ‘Grove of Olives’ and żejt is the oil produced from olive trees. The festival opens with a procession and the blessing of harvested olives. On Sunday morning, a short ceremony in front of the old church of San Girgor is held to bless horses and pets.

23rd - 24th SEPTEMBERTime: Various

30th SEPTEMBER - 1st OCTOBERTime: Sat evening & Sun morning

THE MALTA INTERNATIONAL AIR SHOW

ŻEJT IŻ-ŻEJTUN

Ħal Farruġ Road, Ħal Luqawww.maltairshow.com+356 2124 5279

Żejtun www.zejtunlocalcouncil.com+356 2166 3866

OCTOBER58

OCTOBER2017

01.10 In Guardia Re-enactment Fort St Elmo, Valletta29.09 - 01.10

Madonna Tar-Rużarju (Feast) Gudja

05.10 Football Match:Malta vs Lithuania


05.10-08.10

Malta Classic Mdina and environs

06.10-08.10

Malta Tattoo Expo

Malta Fairs and Conventions Centre, Ta’ Qali

07.10 Notte Bianca Valletta

08.10 In Guardia Re-enactment Fort St Elmo, Valletta13.10 -15.10

Birgufest Birgu (Vittoriosa)


14.10 -15.10

Malta Military Tattoo



15.10 Lejl f’Casal Fornaro - The Bread Festival Ħal Qormi

19.10 -22.10

Home & Interiors Fair


21.10 The Rolex Middle Sea Race

Starting point: The Grand Harbour, Valletta

21.10 The Ħamrun Chocolate Festival Ħamrun

22.10 In Guardia Re-enactment Fort St Elmo, Valletta26.10 -28.10

Donizetti’s Lucia di Lammermoor

Astra Theatre, Victoria, Gozo

OCTOBER 59

DATE EVENT VENUE

27.10 Changing of The GuardSt George’s Square, Valletta


29.10 Madonna taċ-Ċintura (Feast) Gudja

29.10 Pumpkin FeastManikata (limits of Mellieħa)

OCTOBER60

This mega-joyous, multi-cultural event takes place in Valletta. From sunset till sunrise the capital hosts a vast programme of varied entertainment that runs concurrently with the arts in the shape of music, theatre and exhibitions, together with out-of-the-normal visual installations. Museums and other places of interest will remain open until the early hours of the morning. All events are free of charge.

Vallettawww.lejlimdawwal.org+356 2339 7000

NOTTE BIANCA 7th OCTOBER

OCTOBER 61

OCTOBER62

The ancient capital Mdina and its environs serve as the perfect location where a four day programme of car displays and races is held. Scores of classic cars will be displayed in Mdina’s Cathedral Square. Then, they shall be competing for best timing by racing in the major peripheral roads that surround the historic medieval town walls.

The Expo for all skin tattoo artists from all over the world. There will be plenty to see and discuss. Skin medical care, designs, modelling and cross-fertilisation of ideas.

Birgufest is held over three days to offer a great variety of entertainment against a very rich historical backdrop. On Saturday, the street lights of Birgu are switched off and thousands of candles are lit instead. On both Friday and Saturday, the programme will include a varied street and stage entertainment. Maltese food is also on offer.

5th - 8th OCTOBERTime: Various

6th - 8th OCTOBERTime: To be confirmed

13th - 15th OCTOBERTime: 6:30pm

MALTA CLASSIC MALTA TATTOO EXPO

BIRGUFEST

Mdina and environswww.vallettagrandprix.com+356 2133 9165

Malta Fairs and Conventions Centrewww.mfcc.com.mt

Birgu (Vittoriosa)www.birgu.gov.mt+356 2166 2166

OCTOBER 63

The 11th edition of the Malta Military Tattoo will have military bands, both foreign and local, march to the merry tunes of military and other musical compositions. The Malta Police Band and the Armed Forces of Malta Band will present their special show.

The annual Rolex Middle Sea Race is a 606-nautical mile race that starts with a spectacular send-off from Valletta’s Grand Harbour. The yachts head toward Sicily to circumvent the whole island. The yacht race also takes in the Italian Aeolian and Egadi Islands, as well as Pantelleria and Lampedusa.

14th - 15th OCTOBERTime: 7:00pm

21st OCTOBERTime: 10:00am

21st OCTOBER Time: Evening

MALTA MILITARY TATTOO

THE ROLEX MIDDLE SEA RACE

Malta Fairs & Conventions Centre, Ta’ Qaliwww.maltamilitarytattoo.org+356 2141 0371

Starting point: The Grand Harbour, Vallettawww.rolexmiddlesearace.com+356 2133 3109

The town of Ħamrun is known as one of the major commercial centres in Malta. Although normally on Saturday evenings, the town is dormant, for this occasion the main street and several side streets shall be lit up for thousands to attend this unique Festival. One may indulge in, and buy, various forms of chocolates while also enjoying the entertainment.

THE ĦAMRUN CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL

Ħamrunwww.il-hamrun.com+356 2122 2020 / 2122 2020

NOVEMBER64

NOVEMBER2017

02.11 -05.11

Malta International Choir Festival

Floriana, Valletta and other localities

02.11-05.11

MFCC Weddings & EventsMalta Fairs and Conventions Centre, Ta’ Qali

03.11-12.11

The Three Palaces Concerts Various venues

04.11 Remembrance Day Floriana

04.11 2nd Malta-Bavarian Joint ConcertTo Be Confirmed


10.11-19.11

Żigużajg Various localities



19.11 Malta International Organ Festival Various venues





NOVEMBER 65

The Malta International Choir Festival is open to various categories of choirs who will participate in a competitive or non-competitive level. The festival will present some of the best choirs from Europe to sing classical, secular, sacred and folk music, amongst other genres.

The festival performances and competitions will take place in various locations, ranging from theatres to churches as well as in Valletta’s outdoor venues.

Floriana, Valletta and other localitieswww.maltachoirfest.com+356 2291 5136

MALTA INTERNATIONAL CHOIR FESTIVAL 2nd - 5th NOVEMBER

NOVEMBER66

Three concerts held in three different historical buildings. The concerts vary according to the repertoire and performers.

4th - 12th NOVEMBERTime: Evening

THE THREE PALACES

Various localitieswww.3palacesfestival.com+356 2339 7000

ŻiguŻajg is an international festival for children and young people that is organised annually in Valletta. Each edition the festival has over 150 performances with audiences exceeding 13,000.

10th - 19th NOVEMBERTime: Various

ŻIGUŻAJG

Various localitieswww.ziguzajg.org+356 2122 3200

NOVEMBER 67

DECEMBER68

DECEMBER2017

06.12 -08.12

Il-Kunċizzjoni (Feast and Public Holiday)

Bormla, (Cospicua)

08.12 -02.01

Betleħem f’Għajnsielem Għajnsielem, Gozo

13.12 Republic Day (Public Holiday) Valletta

25.12 Christmas Day(Public Holiday) Non-specific

25.12 T’was the Night Before Christmas

St George’s Square, Victoria, Gozo

30.12 Christmas Concert Parish Church, Żejtun

31.12 New Year`s Eve Celebrations

Valletta, Malta and Victoria, Gozo

To Be Confirmed

Gozitano - A Christmas Village Xewkija, Gozo

DATE EVENT VENUE

DECEMBER 69

All Maltese and tourists alike will be enjoying Christmas by experiencing its spirit that may be felt not only in churches and homes but also in the streets. It is custom for families to eat together, either at home or in restaurants and Christmas gifts are exchanged. Many towns and villages are decorated for the occasion with Christmas lights.

www.thechurchinmalta.org+356 2779 0060 / 2779 0077

CHRISTMAS DAY 25th DECEMBER

DECEMBER70

Liturgical and street celebrations are held in the harbour town of Bormla. Fireworks displays are also held.

6th - 8th DECEMBERTime: Evening

IL-KUNĊIZZJONI (FEAST)

Bormla (Cospicua)www.cospicuaparish.org.mt+356 2182 8413

Experience the true spirit of Christmas with a live nativity scene, featuring a cast of actors in full costume.

Join the thousands of Maltese in St George’s Square inside Valletta or in Independence Square (It-Tokk) Victoria, Gozo to hail the initial moments of the New Year in style.

8th DECEMBER- 2nd JANUARYTime: Evening

31st DECEMBERTime: Evening

BETLEĦEM F’GĦAJNSIELEM

NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATIONS

Għajnsielem, Gozowww.ghajnsielemlc.com+356 2156 1515

Valletta, Malta & Victoria, Gozo

DECEMBER 71

72

St Paul is the patron saint of the Maltese Islands and so the feast of this saint is marked as an ‘obligatory feast’ in the liturgical calendar and a bank holiday. The feast is celebrated with great pomp in the church dedicated to the Shipwreck of St Paul in Valletta. According to the Acts of the Apos-tles, Chapters 27 and 28, in 60 A.D., St Paul was travelling to Rome from Jerusalem, when the vessel he was on ran aground off the coast of Malta. St Paul remained on the island for three months and according to tradition he converted the Maltese to Christianity. There are other localities on the Maltese islands where this saint is greatly revered. The feast of this saint is celebrated on other days in Rabat and Ħal Safi in Malta and Marsalforn in Gozo.

Malta enjoys 14 annual public holidays, the second most generous holiday provision in the EU, after Cyprus. These include 5 national holidays reflecting key dates in the island’s modern history, as well as 7 Christian festivals plus New Year’s Day and Workers’ Day (1st May). All government offices, schools and most businesses are closed on these days. However, most bars and restaurants open as usual, while some convenience stores open for limited shopping hours.

The last of the British troops stationed on the island departed from Malta on this day in 1979, following a final run-down of the British military services. This marked a turning point in modern Maltese history when, following hundreds of years of foreign military occupation, the Maltese islands were now to follow their own destiny without the military presence of a foreign power. Activities commemorating this day are held every year in Vittoriosa where a monument marking this event was erected. In the afternoon, a hotly contested regatta takes place in the Grand Harbour featuring traditional watercraft manned by teams from cities bordering the Grand Harbour as well as another team from Birżebbuġa, a locality situated on Malta’s southern coast.

FEAST OF ST PAUL’S SHIPWRECK (10th FEBRUARY)

NATIONAL HOLIDAYS

PUBLIC AND NATIONAL HOLIDAYS

FREEDOM DAY (31st MARCH)

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The day commemorates the victims of the 1919 riots when 4 Maltese men died in the violent unrest against the establishment. Many sectors of society were in Valletta on that day protesting against various political issues, including the high prices of commodities that made their living conditions unbearable.

This commemorates the day when in 1565 the armies of the Ottoman Em-pire lifted their siege on the harbour towns of Malta and their military units embarked on their vessels to return back to Istanbul. The Order of St John and the Maltese rejoiced at this lucky escape. The day is also celebrated to honour the Nativity of Our Lady which happens to be celebrated on the same day. It was believed that it was due to the intervention of the Madon-na that the siege was endured by the Maltese against such a gargantuan enemy.

In 1964 Malta obtained its independence from Great Britain. The first of the British administration in Malta had commenced in September of 1800 and in 1814 Malta became a British colony. Throughout this long occupa-tion, the island served as a very important naval base as well as a forward station for troops that were needed in case of military intervention in the Mediterranean Sea and beyond. After 1964 the Maltese Islands were im-mediately recognized by the United Nations as an independent state.

Having become an independent state within the Commonwealth 10 years earlier, Malta became a republic on 13th December 1974. The first Presi-dent of Malta, Sir Anthony Mamo replaced the last Governor General Sir Maurice Dorman. From now on Malta started to govern by its constitution-al laws according to the norms of a republican state.

SETTE GIUGNO (7th JUNE)

IL-VITORJA (8th SEPTEMBER)

INDEPENDENCE DAY (21st SEPTEMBER)

REPUBLIC DAY (13th DECEMBER)

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The tradition of the Maltese carnival goes back hundreds of years, with records dating back to the 15th century. The Knights of St John and the Maltese always celebrated carnival together, as this was an important event that was tied to Ash Wednesday and therefore to the religious penitential days of Lent.

Carnival festivities are enjoyed in various towns and villages in Malta and Gozo. During the carnival period one can experience a lively and jovial mood where many young and not-so-young revellers wear all sorts of fanciful costumes. Many individual carnival floats are driven along the streets of Valletta and Floriana amongst a rowdy crowd. Carnival also lends itself to spontaneous merriment, allowing individuals to let their hair down, as the saying goes.

Arts Council Malta organises the official carnival festivities that generally take place in Valletta from Friday until Tuesday. In Gozo carnival is celebrated in various ways, both in Rabat (Victoria) as well as in the village of Nadur. Here a more bizarre carnival fête takes place on Saturday evening that lasts until the early hours of the following day.

CARNIVAL

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Easter is the most important feast in the Christian liturgical calendar. The series of religious and traditional manifestations of this commemoration are still very much alive in the Maltese islands. Holy Week officially begins with Palm Sunday, to commemorate Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. On the evening of Maundy Thursday, the Last Supper is commemorated during Mass when twelve persons from each locality take part in the symbolic washing of the feet. After mass, churches are stripped of their silver and damask in sign of mourning and thousands of people visit seven churches to pay their respects at the Altar of Repose. The incense infused altar is beautifully decorated with white flowers and vetch plants. That same evening many also visit the displays of miniature statues representing the Passion of Christ before His crucifixion. The next day, Good Friday, is a public holiday. Late in the afternoon, at around 5.30 pm, numerous churches in Malta and Gozo hold Good Friday processions, featuring numerous life size statues carried by pall bearers and dozens of actors who dress up as biblical characters and Roman soldiers. Some participants wear hooded cloaks and tow chains around their feet as they walk in the procession. Good Friday processions are held in these towns:Birgu (St Lawrence parish church) – Senglea – Cospicua – Naxxar – Mosta – Ħal Luqa – Rabat (Fransiscan Minors Church) – Paola – Valletta (Ta’ Ġieżu Church) – Żejtun – Ħal Qormi (St George’s Parish Church) – Żebbuġ. Three processions are held on Palm Sunday, one in Ħal Għargħur, one in Ħal Għaxaq and the third one from either one of the parish churches in Victoria, Gozo. In Gozo, on Good Friday, four processions are held: one in Victoria Rabat (either one from the two parishes, that is St George Basilica or The Assumption Cathedral); the others are held in Nadur, Xagħra and Żebbuġ. In contrast to the sombre mood of Good Friday, Easter Sunday’s jubilant celebrations are punctuated by the pealing of joyful bells and fireworks. The feast is known in Maltese as Kristu Rxoxt (the Risen Christ). Following exuberant processions in the streets with the statue of the Risen Christ, families gather to enjoy a rich Easter Sunday lunch, typically of lamb, followed by traditional figolli almond pastries.

GOOD FRIDAY AND EASTER

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The Maltese have great reverence towards the Holy Mother. Many churches are dedicated to her under various titles, the most popular being the Assumption of Our Lady. This recalls the dogma stated by Pope Pius XII in 1950 that established the Holy Virgin as being received in Heaven as body and soul. Thus the feast became an ‘obligatory’ one in the Catholic world and is celebrated on 15th August. The feast is celebrated in nine localities in Malta and Gozo, namely: Mosta, Ħal Għaxaq, Gudja, Mqabba, Qrendi, Ħ’Attard and Rabat in Gozo. The villages of Mġarr (Malta) and Ħad-Dingli celebrate the same feast on the Sunday immediately following that date.

Named after the Latin word luminare, meaning ‘to light up’, this is one of Malta’s oldest feasts dating back to the time of the Knights of St John, when bonfires were lit up on the city walls of Mdina during the night between 28th and 29th June. Commemorating St Peter and St Paul, the celebrations centre around the town of Rabat just outside Mdina. In the afternoon of 29th June horse races are held in the country lane, situated just below Rabat. An agricultural show takes place at Buskett Grove where traditional rabbit dishes are served amid much music and merriment. In Nadur, Gozo, the feast of St Peter and St Paul is celebrated over three days. Here the feast follows the more traditional village festa with band marches, fireworks and processions of the statue of the two saints carried at shoulder-height.

FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION - SANTA MARIJA (15th AUGUST)

L-IMNARJA - FEAST OF ST PETER AND ST PAUL – (29th JUNE)

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The birth of Jesus is known in Maltese as il-Milied a celebration which the Maltese look forward to with great enthusiasm. The streets of many localities are decorated with festive lights while families get creative with their own decorations in and outside their homes. On Christmas Eve, members of the Society of Catholic Doctrine lead processions of children accompanying the small statue of Baby Jesus through the streets of the town. A small brass band accompanies the procession and children sing carols such as Ninni la Tibkix Izjed (1864), (Sleep, cry no longer) and Ninu Ninu tal-Milied. (Child, Child of Christmas). That night churches are packed for Midnight Mass where a child delivers the so called Christmas sermon. Following Mass, some opt for an early ‘breakfast’ in one of the cafeterias that remain open all night. Apart from the ubiquitous Christmas trees, many families set up their own Christmas Nativity Crib at home. Some of these Nativity Scenes are rather elaborate and are even open to the public to visit. Look out for signs saying Wirja tal-Presepju (Crib Display) or even Presepju Ħaj (Live Crib) featuring re-enactors in full period costume.

CHRISTMAS THE MALTESE WAY

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INDEX OFEVENTS

10k Qormi Road Race 36

A Golden Age (VBF) 12

A Piacere (VBF) 13, 17

AFM Band Concert 12

Agricultural Fair 36

Annie Mac Presents... Lost & Found 26, 29

Atys en folie - Parody with Puppets (VBF) 12

Bach and the Russians (VBF) 12, 16

Bach and the Spirit of the Dance (VBF) 12

Beethoven’s Eroica 22, 25

Betleħem f’Għajnsielem6, 10, 12, 68, 70

Birgufest 58, 62

Boban Mirkovski - piano recital 22

C F Abel (1723 - 1787): Pieces for viola da gamba (VBF) 12

Cantatas for the Soul (VBF) 12

Carnival (Gozo) 18, 21

Carnival (Malta) 18, 20

Changing of the Guard

18, 26, 32, 37, 43, 54, 58, 64

Charpentier’s Te Deum (VBF) 12

Chorales in Counterpoint (VBF) 13

Christmas Day 68, 69

David Campignon (piano recital) 22

Delicata Classic Wine Festival 48, 50

Earth Garden Festival 36, 40

Easter Procession 26, 30

European Day of Early Music 26, 30

Festa Frawli (Strawberry Festival) 26, 29

Flying Superkids 26, 30

From Stradivarius to Bach (VBF) 12, 16

Garmin Ocean Lava Malta 113k Triathlon 32

Gaulitana: A Festival Of Music 2017 18, 21

George Cross Commemoration 54, 56

Good Friday Procession 26, 30

Gozitano - A Christmas Village 68

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Gozo Half Marathon 26

Għanafest 37, 41

Heaven’s Sweetness - Bach’s Festival Cantatas from Leipzig (VBF) 13

Il- Kunċizzjoni (Feast and Public Holiday) 68, 70

Il- Vitorja - Commemoration of the Great Siege of 1565 (Public Holiday & Feast) 54

In Guardia Re-Enactments

18, 22, 26, 32, 36, 37, 42, 58, 59, 64

Infiorata (A Floral Carpet) 42, 46

Inspired by Baroque (VBF) 13, 17

Irkotta Festival 32, 34

Isle of MTV 37, 39

Joseph Calleja In Concert 49, 52

Joy to the World by Jubilate Deo Choir 7, 11

Jum il-Ħelsien (Public Holiday) 22, 25

Jum l-Indipendenza (Public Holiday) 54

L-Imnarja - San Pietru u San Pawl (feast and public holiday) 37

La Musica Notturna Nelle Strade di Madrid (VBF) 12

La Serva Padrona with text by Dora Liguori (VBF) 12

Le Nozze di Figaro (Opera) 18, 21

Lejl f’Casal Fornaro - The Bread Festival 58

Lejlet Lapsi 36, 41

Madama Butterfly - Opera 18, 26, 29

Madonna tal-Karmnu 42, 46

Malta Classic 58, 62

Malta Fashion Week 32

Malta International Arts Festival 37, 41

Malta International Choir Festival 64

Malta International Fireworks Festival 26, 28

Malta International Jazz Festival 42, 45

Malta International Judo Open (33rd edition) 26

Malta Military Tattoo 58, 63

Malta Tattoo Expo 58, 63

Marathon, Vodafone Malta 22, 24

Marnisi Under The Stars 49

Marsovin Summer Wine Festival 42, 46

Mdina Medieval Festival 26, 31

Mechanised Ground Fireworks Festival 26, 31

Mellieħa International Music Festival 36

Mellieħa Nights 43, 47

Middle Sea Race, The Rolex 58, 63

Modern Music Days 18

Music for the Royal Fireworks (VBF) 13

Musical Tidings 7, 10

Mussorgsky - Pictures at an Exhibition 32, 34

Nawfraġju ta’ San Pawl (Feast & Public Holiday) 18

New Year’s Concert 7, 11

New Year’s Eve Celebrations 7, 9, 68, 70

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Notte Bianca 58, 60

Notti Italiane a Malta 6, 10

Opera vs Pop Under the Stars 43, 47

Pumpkin Feast 59

Purcell’s Operatic Arias (VBF) 13

Qormi Wine Festival 54, 57

Remembrance Day 64

Republic Day (Public Holiday) 7, 68

Russian Masters 13, 18, 20

San Giovanni Battista by Alessandro Stradella (VBF) 12, 17

San Ġużepp (Feast - Public Holiday) 22, 25

Santa Marija (L-Assunzjoni) (Feast & Public Holiday) 48, 51

Sette Giugno (Public Holiday) 36

She Stoops to Conquer 22

Spring Equinox 22

Stage and Proms on the sea– 3rd Edition 54

Sébastien Hurtaud Cello Recital 12

Tenebrae (VBF) 12

The Best of the Gozo Youth Wind Band - Don Bosco Grand Concert 18, 20

The Farsons Great Beer Festival 43, 47

The Grid Race 36, 40

The Harmonius Blacksmith (VBF) 13

The Malta International Air Show 54, 57

The Malta International Music Festival & Competition 26, 31

The Malta Summer Carnival 48, 49, 51

The Phoenix Nest Concert by Hator Consort (VBF) 12

The Rival Queens - Panto (VBF) 12

The Three Palaces Concerts 64, 66

The Trumpet Shall Sound (VBF) 12

The Valletta Green Festival 32, 34

The Wignacourt Tower Festival 18

The Ħamrun Chocolate Festival 59, 63

Toi Toi Baroque Treasure Hunt 12

Triathlon 36, 42, 54

Un-Believe It! - The Panto 7, 11

Valletta Film Festival 36

Valletta International Baroque Festival (VBF) 12, 15

VIBE in Concert (VBF) 12, 16

Victoria Arts Festival - Opening Concert 36, 40

Workers’ Day (Public Holiday) 32

World Tourism Day 54

Żejt Iż-Żejtun 54, 57

Żigużajg 64, 66

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INDEX OFFEASTS

Corpus Domini 10.06 Rabat

Għid il-Kbir, L- (Easter) 16.04 Various

Ġimgħa l-Kbira, Il- (Good Friday) 14.04 Various

Imnarja, L- (San Pietru u San Pawl) 29.06 Mdina

Kristu Re 30.06 Raħal Ġdid(Paola)

Kunċizzjoni, Il- 08.12 Bormla (Cospicua)

Kunċizzjoni, Il- 02.07 Ħamrun

Madonna tal-Lunzjata, Il- 20.05 Tarxien

Madonna tal-Lunzjata, Il- 09.07 Balzan

Madonna ta’ Lourdes, Il- 30.07 San Ġwann

Madonna ta’ Lourdes, Il- 20.08

Raħal Ġdid (Paola)

Madonna ta’ Lourdes, Il- 02.07 Qrendi

Madonna ta’ Lourdes, Il- 27.08

Għajnsielem, Gozo

Madonna ta’ Pompei, Il- 30.07 Marsaxlokk

EVENTS DATE VENUE EVENTS DATE VENUE

Madonna taċ-Ċintura / tal-Konsolazzjoni. Il- 20.10 Gudja

Madonna tad-Duluri, Il- 30.07

San Pawl il-Baħar

Madonna tad-Dutrina, Il- 16.07 Ħal Tarxien

Madonna tal-Ġilju, Il- 18.06 Mqabba

Madonna tal-Ġrazzja, Il- 10.09 Ħaż-Żabbar

Madonna tal-Karmnu, Il- 09.07 Fgura

Madonna tal-Karmnu, Il- 23.07 Żurrieq

Madonna tal-Karmnu, Il- 30.07

St Julian’s (Balluta)

Madonna tal-Karmnu, Il- 30.06 Valletta

Madonna tal-Karmnu, Il- 30.07 Gżira

Madonna tar-Rużarju, Il- 01.10 Gudja

Marija Bambina (it-Twelid tal-Madonna) 08.09 Mellieħa

Marija Bambina (it-Twelid tal-Madonna) 08.09

L-Isla (Senglea)

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EVENTS DATE VENUE EVENTS DATE VENUE

Marija Bambina (it-Twelid tal-Madonna) 08.09 Naxxar

Marija Bambina (it-Twelid tal-Madonna) 08.09 Xagħra, Gozo

Marija Reġina 27.08 Marsa

Qalb ta’ Marija 25.06 Burmarrad

Sacro Cuor 02.07 Sliema

Salvatur, is- (It-Trasfigurazzjoni), 06.08 Ħal Lija

San Anard 20.08 Ħal Kirkop

Sant Andrija 02.07 Ħal Luqa

San Bastjan 26.07 Ħal Qormi

San Bert 27.08 Ħal Għargħur

San Duminku 06.08 Valletta (il-Belt)

San Duminku 27.08 Birgu(Vittoriosa)

San Filep 11.06 Ħaż-Żebbuġ

San Gejtanu 06.08 Ħamrun

San Ġiljan 27.08 St Julian’s

San Girgor 03.07 Sliema

San Ġorġ 25.06 Ħal Qormi

San Ġorġ 16.07 Victoria, Gozo

San Ġużepp 19.03 Rabat

San Ġużepp 04.06 Ħal Għaxaq

San Ġużepp 02.07 Ħal Kirkop

San Ġużepp 16.07 Kalkara

San Ġużepp 16.07 Msida

San Ġużepp 30.07 Ħaż-Żebbuġ

San Ġużepp 06.08 Qala, Gozo

San Ġwann il-Battista 25.06 Xewkija, Gozo

San Lawrenz 30.07 San Lawrenz, Gozo

San Lawrenz 10.08 Birgu, (Vittoriosa)

San Nikola 25.06 Siġġiewi

San Pawl, Il-Konverżjoni ta’ 02.07 Rabat

San Pawl, Il-Konverżjoni ta’ 20.08 Ħal Safi

San Pawl, in-Nawfraġju ta’ 10.02 Valletta

San Pietru fil-Ktajjen 30.07 Birżebbuġa

San Pietru u San Pawl 29.06 Nadur, Gozo

Sant’Anna 30.07 Wied il- Għajn(Marsaskala)

Santa Katerina 18.06 Żejtun

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Santa Katerina 03.09 Żurrieq

Santa Liena 20.08 Birkirkara

Santa Margerita 23.07 Sannat, Gozo

Santa Marija (L-Assunzjoni) 15.08 Gudja

Santa Marija (L-Assunzjoni) 15.08 Mosta

Santa Marija (L-Assunzjoni) 15.08 Mqabba

Santa Marija (L-Assunzjoni) 15.08 Qrendi

Santa Marija (L-Assunzjoni) 15.08 Ħ’Attard

Santa Marija (L-Assunzjoni) 15.08 Rabat, Gozo

Santa Marija (L-Assunzjoni) 20.08 Mġarr, Malta

Santa Marija (L-Assunzjoni) 20.08 Ħad-Dingli

Santa Marija (L-Assunzjoni) 20.08 Żebbuġ, Gozo

Santissima Trinità 11.06 Marsa

Stella Maris 20.08 Sliema

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programme promises to

enchant visitors young and old

through engaging events that

celebrate culture in all its forms.

site exhibition, curated by the

internationally renowned Maren

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from all over the world will

connect with and react to local

contexts and environments, to

present audiences with a vibrant

array of cultural activities.

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explore our identities, cultures

and futures through a year-long

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and exciting performances.

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