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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. 03 Contents 1/23/09 7:16 AM Page 1

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ContentsTourist Information ...... 4 Heritage ...... 5 Museums & Heritage Sites ...... 6 Valletta Heritage ...... 8 St. Paul’s Feast...... 10 Exhibitions ...... 11 Performances ...... 12 Theatre ...... 15 Carnival...... 16 Sports ...... 20 Kids ...... 21 Eating Out...... 22 Bus Routes ...... 23 RMF Publishing & Surveys Ltd Maps: Publisher Sliema/St.Julian’s ....26-27 Mario Zahra Rabat/Mdina...... 28 Birgu ...... 29 Advertising Sales Executive Josephine Casabene Bugibba/St. Paul’s Bay..30 Valletta ...... 31 Compilation Sandra Zahra While every care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information given in this booklet, no liability can be accepted by RMF Publishing and Surveys Limited for any Mapping error, omissions, or changes in the information given, or for the consequence of any reliance on the © 2009 RMF Publishing & information. Surveys ltd. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in [email protected] a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form, or by any means - electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, Contact Events Malta on: or otherwise - without the prior permission in writing from Tel: (+356) 21220766 the publisher. This publication may not be resold, hired out, or otherwise disposed of by way of trade in any form e-mail: [email protected] of binding, or cover other than that with which it is 100, G’Mangia Hill Pieta’ published, without the prior consent of the publishers. MSD1313 Malta. This edition was published in February 2009. © 2008 Published & Designed: RMF Publishing & Surveys ltd. 04 Tourist Info. 1/23/09 7:18 AM Page 1

Tourist Info. Events Malta • In collaboration with Malta Tourism Authority point to point, services. The islands. Cyclists should Tourist Info. cost of a bus route ranges remember to always follow from 15 cents to 70 cents.The the highway code and clearly longest bus journey takes hand signal their intentions. about fifty minutes; the aver- age ride is between 20 and 30 minutes.

Driving Driving is on the left. There is a speed limit of 80 kilome- tres per hour on arterial roads and 40 kph in urban areas.

Public Transport Cycling Boat Hire Malta’s public transport sys- Cycling became popular again Canoes, rowing boats, sailing tem offers a cheap and effi- since the introduction of all boats, pedalos and speedboats cient way of touring the Island. terrain cycles (ATBs), which are available for hire from a The main bus terminus is in are ideally situated to Malta number of operators in the Valletta from where buses and Gozo. ATBs and bicycles more popular seaside resorts. operate to all parts of Malta, may be hired from various Larger vessels and yachts are although there are also direct, cycle shops throughout the also available for charter.

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Re-Enactments ALARME from various churches in The 50 minute re-enact- Valletta in commemoration of ment portrays military skir- the Pauline year. More infor- mishes between Maltese mation may be obtained from militia and Napoleon’s the Malta Council for Culture troops aided by a narration and the Arts, 230 Republic that describes the historical Street Valletta, by not later background of 1798 - 1800. than Wednesday before the The re-enactment unfolds in respective tours. www.malta- a series of dramatized culture.com scenes that depict the º 8 February arrival of the French, their ¤ 21232515, 21245168 administration of Malta, the Maltese’ rebellion and the arrival of the British Troops that led to the French sur- render. The re-enactments are held according to sched- ule, however, in case of inclement weather or else due to some unforeseen cir- cumstance the event may be cancelled without undue notice. When in doubt it is best to contact the Tourist Knights Spectacular In Guardia Information Office at City 1565 & Strait Street A historical re-enactment that Gate. Dinner Show portrays an authentic histori- u Fort St. Elmo,Valletta An action packed musical cal event. This is the regular º 15 February. Tickets: spectacle with 50 talented inspection of the fort and gar- adults €5, children (6 - 12) performers and 8 trained rison by the Grand Bailiff of and students €3. Group tick- horses. On the other hand the Order of the Knights of St. ets also available. Strait Street has Over 30 orig- John in charge of military ¤v All Buses inal music numbers, 21 songs, affairs. During the re-enact- 22915136, 21237747 and 200 dazzling costumes ment the fort's garrison will take you from a promiscu- (some 70 in all) is dressed in Cultural Tour ous 18th century carnival, to its best uniforms to demon- the antics of British service- strates to the Grand Bailiff its Cultural Tour men. Patrons are served a 3 military prowess.The duration Cultural tour organised by course dinner with free flow- of the show is of roughly 40 The Malta Council for Culture ing wine and beverages. minutes. and Arts, consists of a Valletta u The Arena, Montekristo u Fort St. Elmo,Valletta. tour which includes: Auberge Estates, Hal Farrug, l/o º 1, 22 February, 11am. d’Aragon, Auberge de Siggiewi. Tickets: €5 adults, €3 children Baviere, Our Lady of the Pillar º Thursdays at 7.30pm. between the ages or 6 and Church, The Oratory of Tickets: Adults €48, Children 12. Christ the Nazarene, The under 12: €24. Free transport. v All Buses Casino Maltese, Domus Pauli ¤ 21228065, 99991565 ¤ 23696073/4 assisting National pilgrimages

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Heritage Events Malta • In collaboration with Malta Tourism Authority Museums & Heritage Sites National Museum of v 89, 65, 80, 81, 84, 86 v 89, 65, 80, 81, 84, 86 Natural History, Mdina ¤ 21455951 ¤ 21450267 The 18th century Magisterial The Mdina Dungeons Palazzo Costanzo Palace of Justice currently Medieval Times holds over 10,000 rocks and In a series of secret under- An elegant Baroque palace minerals, over 3,500 birds, ground passageways, cham- built in the 17th Century eggs and nests, 200 mam- bers and cells, a number of offering a medieval adven- mals, over 200 fish species events have been re-creat- ture using wax figures, light, and thousands shells and ed to portray historic sound and smell. The history insects. A must for nature & events from the dark and starts from the 14th and uhistory lovers. turbulent side of Maltese 15th century and depicts Vilhena Palace, St Publius uhistory. family life and Maltese Square, Mdina St. Publius Square, Mdina trades. º Open Monday - Sunday: º Winter hours: Monday - u 26,Triq Villegaignon, Mdina 9am – 5pm (last admission Saturday 9.30am - 4pm. º Monday – Saturday: 9.30am 4.30pm). Tickets: Adults: €2.33, Sunday 9.30am - 4.30pm. – 6.30pm. Tickets: Adults: Children between the ages of 6 Summer hours: 9.30am - Lm1.25, Children: 60c and 12: €0.58, Students & Senior 4pm.Tickets: Adults: €4. Family v 89, 65, 80, 81, 84, 86 Citizens: €1.25, Infants: Free pack €9.50. ¤ 21454625

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Malta Maritime Museum, Cospicua Vittoriosa º Saturdays & Sundays from A former British Naval 10am - 12pm. Bakery, the museum shows v 3 Malta’s maritime history with- ¤ 21661000, 21826427 in a Mediterranean context. It also illustrates the global Ghar Dalam Cave & nature of seafaring and its Museum, Birzebbuga impact on society. The site is the earliest evi- u Ex-Naval Bakery, Vitt- dence of human settlement oriosa on Malta round 7,400 years º Monday - Sunday: 9am - ago. The cave was formed 5pm. last admission 4.30pm. by an overlaying river making Tickets: Adults: €4.66, it become 144m deep. Children 6 - 12: €1.16, Only the first 50m are open Students & Senior Citizens: to visitors. €2.33, Infants: Free. u Zejtun Road, Birzebbuga v 6 º Monday - Sunday: 9am - Hal Saflieni Hypogeum ¤ 21660052 5pm. Last admission 4.30pm. Tickets: Adults: €3.49, This UNESCO World Inquisitor’s Palace Children from 6 - 11: €1.16, Heritage monument consists Vittoriosa Students 12 - 17 & Senior of halls, chambers and pas- The Palace was built as civil Citizens: €1.75, Infants: Free. sages cut in rock. The com- law courts for the Order of v 11, 12, 12 plex is grouped in 3 levels St John and remained so ¤ 21657419 dating from different peri- until 1571. It was made an ods, the deepest room being official residence when then St. Paul's Catacombs 10.6m under road surface. first general inquisitor Mgr u Burial Street, Paola The underground Roman Pietro Dusina came to cemetries, the earliest º Open between 9am and Malta. 11am, 1pm and 4pm, guid- and largest archaeological u Main Gate Street, Vitt- evidence of Christianity ed tours on the hour. oriosa Tickets: Adults: €9.32, in Malta, were used till º Monday - Sunday: 9am - 4th century AD. Though Children, Students & Senior 5pm. Last admission 4.30pm. Citizens: €4.66, Infants smaller in size than those Tickets: Adults: €4.66, of Italy and North Africa, under 6: no admittance. Children 6 - 12: €1.16, Tickets can be purchased they are richer in archi- Students & Senior Citizens: tecture. from HalSaflieni Hypogeum, €2.33, Infants: Free Paola and National Museum u St Agatha Street, Rabat v 6 Monday - Sunday: 9am - of Archaeology, Valletta ¤ 21827006 º from Malta and Ggantija 5pm. Last admission 4.30pm. Temples, Xaghra and Tickets: Adults: €4.66, The Bir Mula Museum of Archaeology, Children between 6 and 12 Exhibition Citadel from Gozo or years of age: €1.16, Students booked online www.her- The exhibition includes a & Senior Citizens: €2.33, itagemaltashop.com. read-through narrative on the Infants: Free. history of Cospicua. v 65, 80, 81, 84, 86 v 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 u , ¤ ¤ 21805018/9 79, St Margerita Str 21454562

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Theatre Heritage Events Malta • In collaboration with Malta Tourism Authority Museums & Heritage Sites in Valletta depicted by the famous Works by Perugino, artist Mattia Preti along Carpaccio and Preti have the whole length of the to be seen by appointment ceiling. The side chapels as they are displayed under serving the various langue controlled lighting condi- into which the Order was tions. divided are of magnificent u South Street, Valletta artistry. In the crypt there º Monday – Sunday, 9am – are buried the Grand 5pm. Last admission 4.30pm. Masters of the Order who v All Buses died before St. John’s was ¤ 21225769 built. The museum houses a unique collection of Palace Armoury Flemish tapestries, silver One of the world’s great- objects and church vest- est arms collections ments. housed in its original build- u St John’s Street, Valletta ing. In 1860 the armoury º Weekdays 9:30am - was officially opened as 4:30pm, Saturdays 9:30am - Malta’s first public museum 12:30pm. containing material of v All Buses Italian, German, French and ¤ 21220536 Spanish origin. u Grandmaster's Palace, National Museum of Merchants Street,Valletta St. John’s Co-Cathedral Archaeology º Monday – Sunday, 9am – and Museum Previously known as 5pm. Closed on Thursday. St. John’s Co-Cathedral, Auberge de Provence, built v All Buses formerly the Conventual after the Great Siege in the ¤ 21249349 Church of the Order of St late 16th century, the muse- John, is historically and um contains a number of artistically one of the most arte-facts from the prehis- important monuments on toric periods. the island. It was built u Auberge de Provence, between 1573 and 1577 Republic Street,Valletta to the design of Gerolamo º Monday – Sunday, 9am – Cassar, chief engineer of 7pm the Order. The “Beheading v All Buses of St. John”, Caravaggio’s ¤ 21221623 masterpiece, hangs in the Oratory. Inside the National Museum Cathedral is a hymn of of Fine Arts light and colour to the The Palace exhibits paint- glory of the ‘Monks in ings by Mattia Preti, Guido Armour’ and their patron Reni, Antonio Sciortino and Saint John. Scenes from a water-colour by Turner the life of the Saint are of the Grand Harbour.

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National War Museum Grand Master Manoel de considered one of the best The museum represents Vilhena. It is a work of art hospitals in Europe.Visitors Malta’s military role under because of its good acoustics can go back in time British rule post the 1800’s, and aesthetics. through sights, sound and especially during World War II. u 115, Old Theatre Street, visual effects of the period. It holds numerous photos of Valletta u The Mediterranean Con- Malta during the war, the relic º Guided tours Mon – Fri. ference Centre, Hospital of Italian E-Boat and the v All Buses Street, Valletta Gloster Gladiator Faith. ¤ 21246389 º Weekdays: 9.30am – u Fort St Elmo,Valletta 4.30pm. Weekend & public º Monday - Sunday, 9am – The Knights holidays 9.30am - 4pm. Special 5pm Hospitaliers prices for large groups. ¤v All Buses In 1574, the building called v All Buses 21222430 the Sacra Infermeria, was ¤ 25595275 Lascaris War Rooms Visitors can re-live on site what happened during World War II in Malta and see the actual rooms where allied commanders such as Eisenhower and Montgomery used to conduct their opera- tions. u Lascaris Ditch,Valletta º Monday - Friday, 9am - 3.30pm; Saturday & Sunday, 9am – 12.30pm. Public Holidays closed. v All Buses ¤ 21234936

St James Cavalier, Centre for Creativity Built after the Great Siege to serve as a raised gun-platform, nowadays it is the only Centre Grand Masters Palace of Creativity in Malta offering The Palace in Valletta is equivalent to any royal or presidential performances, art exhibitions, palace in Europe. The Palace was completed in 1574. It con- concerts and artistic films. tains portraits of the Grand Masters of the Order and European u Lascaris Ditch,Valletta monarchs as well as other works of art. A unique collection of º Open 10am – 9pm. Gobelin tapestries hangs in the Tapestry Chamber and the main v All Buses hall is decorated with frescoes by Perez d’Aleccio, depicting ¤ 21223216 episodes from the Great Siege. u Palace Square,Valletta Manoel Theatre º Monday - Sunday, 9am - 5pm. One of the first Baroque the- ¤v All Buses atres built in Europe by the 22954000

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St. Paul’ Feast Events Malta • In collaboration with Malta Tourism Authority St. Paul’s Feast Day St. Paul’s Shipwreck u Valletta February 10, marking º 10 February the shipwreck of St. 8am: Salute Paul on our shores is 9.15am: Pontifical Mass by his observed as a public Exellency Monsignor Paul holiday in Malta and Cremona, Archbishop of Malta. Gozo. Since olden 11.45am: Saluting the Battery in times the Maltese have Upper Barrakka Gardens. looked up to St Paul as 12.45pm: Band Marches by the their patron saint, and La Vallette band club starting in around the figure of front of St. Paul’s church through this great Apostle have Triq San Pawl,Triq l-Arcisqof,Triq risen a number of tra- ir-Repubblika, Misrah San ditions that have Gwann, Triq il-Merkanti, Triq served to keep alive Melita,Triq San Pawl and finally in the memory of St Pauls front of the church. stay in these islands. 5.30pm: Procession will be held Band March Concert Victoria. Leading through Triq accompanied by the main statue Concert of band marches will Sant Ursola,Triq San Kristofru, of St. Paul. Konti Ruggieru Band be played by the La Valette Triq il-Mediterran, Triq San (Rabat) will march through Triq Ban. A new march composed Nikola, Triq Sant Ursola, Triq l-Arcisqof,Triq il-Merkanti,Triq l- by Mro. D. Darmanin will be San Pawl,Triq Santa Lucija and Arcisqof, Triq it-Teatru l-Qadim, launched to commemorate finally Triq ir-Repubblika where Triq ir-Repubblika, the Pauline year. the statue will be placed on a 6.30pm: Nicolò Isouard u La Valette Band Club, pedestal in Great Seige Band (Mosta) will march Republic Street,Valletta Squareu . through Triq ir-Repubblika, º 4 February, 7.30pm Valletta Misrah San Gwann. The Band v All Buses º 8 February. 7.30pm. will accompany the statue back v All Buses to the church. Band Marches 9.30pm: Fireworks display Band march by the Sliema Band Marches marking the closing of the feast. Philharmonic Society, passing The La Valette band will march v All Buses through Republic Street, St through Triq ir-Repubblika, Lucy Street and St. Paul’s Misrah San Gwann, Triq il- International Folk Event Street. Merkanti, Triq Melita, Triq San International Folk event to mark u Valletta Pawl,Triq San Duminku,Triq il- the visitation of St Paul to our º 7 February, 7pm. Mediterran. islands – with the participation v All Buses u Valletta of Pauleen’s Dance and Fitness º 9 February. 5.30pm. Studio, and Greek dancers, Manifestation of v All Buses musicians and wrestlers from St. Paul’s Statue Thessalonika. This event is The statue of the Coversion Fireworks Display being organised, by the St Paul’s of St.Paul will be accompanied A fireworks display will be Bay Local Council. by two bands, Zurrieq Band, held in the Grand Harbour. u St. Paul’s Bay “Socjetà Muzikali Banda Santa u Grand Harbour Valletta º 10 February Katarina” & “Socjetà º 9 February. 9pm. ¤v 43, 44, 45, 48, 49, 50, 58 Karmelitana Banda” Queen v All Buses 21585888, 21585801

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Exhibitions º 6 - 28 February v All Buses The Victor Pasmore in ¤ 21559941 Malta Exhibition An exhibition by Heritage Holidays in Malta Malta in collaboration with An exhibition of watercolours the Malta Council for by Walter Busuttil. Culture and the Arts u Heritage Malta Head (MCCA) featuring works by Office, Merchant Street, Victor Pasmore. The exhibi- Valletta tion will commemorate the Artgems 7 February - 15 March. 100th anniversary from the º A group of four artists who Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm. artist’s birth and the 10th met through The Society of Last admission 4.30pm. Free from his death. Arts, have got together to admission. u The Contemporary Hall, exhibit their works. They v All Buses National Museum of Fine Arts, are Mary Clare Albanozzo, Valletta Martin Formosa, Louis Exhibition 1 - 10 February. Open º Mifsud and Joe Spiteri By italian artist Daniela Monday - Sunday 9am - 5pm. Staines. Although they are ROSELLI. Free admission. Last admission all established artists and u Cittadella Centre for 4.30pm. have several collective and Culture and the Arts, Victoria, All Buses v personal exhibibition to Gozo their credit, this is the first º 13 - 28 February Exhibition time they are exhibiting all v All Buses Exhibition organised by the together. The exhibition will ¤ 2155 9941 Sacred Art Commision consist of several water- commemorating the Pauline colours of Maltese land- Photographic uYear. scapes, works in oils, and Exhibition Exhibition Hall, Ministry for pastels. It will be well woth Exhibition in connection with Gozo,Victoria, Gozo a visit. carnival in Gozo by photog- º 1 - 14 February u Malta Society of Arts, rapher Mike Wong Beresford. v All Buses u ¤ Manufactures and Commerce, Banca Giuratale, Victoria, 21561482 Palazzo de La Salle, 219 Gozo Republic Sreet,Valletta º 16 - 24 February Giorgio Preca: Maltese º 6 - 21 February. monday - v All Buses Portraits of the 1930s Friday 9.30am - 1pm, 5 - 7pm. ¤ 21556125 An exhibition by Heritage Saturday 10am - noon. Free Malta featuring works by admission. Compositions Giorgio Preca. v All Buses An exhibition of paintings b y u The Contemporary Hall, ¤ 21244339 Paul Cassar. National Museum of Fine Arts, u The Loggia, National Valletta Exhibition Museum of Fine Arts,Valletta º 1 February - 1 March. By Maldovan artist, Anastasia º 27 February - 15 March. Monday - Sunday 9am - 5pm. Ponyatovskaya. Open Monday to Sunday Free admission. Last admission u Cittadella Centre for 9am - 5pm. Last admission 4.30pm. Culture and the Arts, Victoria, 4.30pm. Free admission. v All Buses Gozo v All Buses

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Theatre Performances Events Malta • In collaboration with Malta Tourism Authority Performances Italian Baroque for art works on the theme of Violin and Harpsichord Love, Music and their relation- The Haydn Concert Works by Tartini, Corelli, Vitali. ship, will run for two weeks in Series Performers: Sarah Spiteri - vio- the Manoel Theatre Flute Salon music by Haydn lin, Ramona Zammit Formosa - Courtyard. and his contemporaries. harpsichord. u Isouard Hall, Manoel Programme: Sonata in A u St. Catherine of Italy,Valletta Theatre, Old Theatre Str.,Valletta minor for Flute Solo - CPE º 5 February, 12.30pm. º 7 February Bach.Trio no 1 in D - J. Haydn. v All Buses v All Buses Trio no 1 in C - W.A. Mozart. ¤ 21246389 Quartet in 4 in G - J. Haydn. Music My Love Variation on "La ci darem la A concert with the participa- St Paul’s Band Concert mano" - from Don Giovanni tion of Baritone Joseph Lia, Concert by the St Paul’s Band by W.A. Mozart - L.V. accompanied on the piano by as part of the Pauleen Year Beethoven. Performers: American pianist James Tandy. Celebrations. This concert is Robert Calleja - flute, Baritone Joseph Lia will sing being organised by the St. Nemania Ljubinkovic - violin, arias from a vast repertoire on Paul’s Local Council together Sarah Spiteri - viola, Anja Inge the theme, while the American with Our Lady of Sorrow - cello. pianist will also perform some Parish. u St. Catherine of Italy, solo pieces. An art exhibition u Our Lady of Sorrow Valletta by Claire Ciantar, will be Parish, St Paul’s Bay º 1 February, 11am launched after the concert. º 9 February, 7.30pm. v All Buses The exhibition, with about 20 v 43, 44, 45, 48, 49, 50

Gukulari Ensemble in Concert per). The programme chosen by the Gukulari The Gukulari Ensemble has established itself as will be taking us back in time to previous a group firmly dedicated to the revival of Maltese courtship and wedding customs and Maltese music and traditional Maltese plunging us into the festive Carnival atmosphere Instruments. The group performs the music of of street drama, seasonal dances and mask balls. both upper class Maltese society as well as that The music performed will be Malta-related and of the humbler folk on a combination of flutes, supported by short readings in English. harp, drum, castanets, as well as Maltese instru- u Sacrestia Vault,Valletta Waterfront ments such as the rabbaba/zavzafa (friction º 13 February, 7.30pm. drum), zaqq (bagpipe), tanbur (frame drum), v All Buses qarn (horn), zummara (mirliton), cuqlajta (clap- ¤ 79680952

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Events Malta • In collaboration with Malta Tourism Authority Performances Meet the Composer – Felix Mendellsohn The 3rd series of Meet the Composer sees members of the St James Consort tackling Brahms, Valentini, Ferrandini and Torelli in an exciting introduction to some of the world's finest composers.We will also be cele- brating the anniversaries of Haydn, Mendelssohn and Purcell through this series. Messiah u St. Catherine of Italy,Valletta The Malta Philharmonic Orchestra performs Handel’s ever- º 8 February, 11am. popular Messiah with an all-English cast of soloists: (Philippa v All Buses Hyde - soprano, Henry Jones - counter tenor, James Atherton - tenor, Mark Rowlinson - bass) and the Blackburn Cathedral Sliema Youth Big Band uChoir under the direction of Richard Tanner. in Concert Manoel Theatre, Old Theatre Street,Valletta The Sliema Youth Big Band con- º 17 February, 7.30pm.Tickets: €15, €25, €35. v All Buses ducted by Mro Sigmund Mifsud ¤ presents a lively concert of 21246389 popular hits, musicals and film sound-tracks with the participa- Beyond the Barricade audiences with its exciting tion of popular local singers. The UK’s leading musical concert portrayal of the u Auditorium Sir Temi theatre concert, featuring greatest songs in theatre, all Zammit, the University, Msida. music from the best of West performed totally live! º 9 February,8pm.Tickets:€10. End and Broadway shows u Manoel Theatre, Old v 42, 58, 69 and starring past principal Theatre Street,Valletta ¤ 21317137, 99443460 performers from the leg- º 13, 14, 15 February, 8pm. endary hit musical, Les v All Buses Monday Ovation Miserables, is returning to ¤ 21246389, 79793737` Organised by the Malta the Manoel Theatre by pop- Cultural Institute. ular demand. Appearing on Sortie d'Artistes u The Grand Ballroom, stage will be David Fawcett, A French ensemble of first Hotel Phoenicia, Floriana Andy Reiss, Becci Morrell class musicians from Paris’ º 9 February, 7pm. and Katie Leeming. This con- major orchestras, rediscovers v All Buses cert is part of their 10th the carefree mischief which Anniversary Tour, and will made up the charm of the German Baroque for feature songs from West Belle Epoque and the Années Flute and Harpsichord Side Story,The Lion King,The Folles, in a programme of Programme: Frederick the Great Phantom Of The Opera, We works including various pot- - Sonata in Bb. Telemann - Will Rock You, Wicked, pourri favourites by Ganne, Fantasie no 4 in Bb. CPE Bach - Spamalot, Blood Brothers, Verdi, Lehar and others. Solfeggio in C minor. Handel - and many more with a spec- u Manoel Theatre, Old Sonata in F. J S Bach - Aria. tacular finale. This exciting, Theatre Street,Valletta u St. Catherine of Italy,Valletta fast moving show has º 19 February, 7.30pm. º 12 February, 12.30pm. received huge critical acclaim v All Buses v All Buses across the UK, delighting ¤ 21246389

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Performances Events Malta • In collaboration with Malta Tourism Authority Monteverdi and his Bruce Ramell, with a reperto- Piano Quintet with a most English ry of predominantly sacred inspiring guest soloist, the Contemporaries choral music, will explore this pianist Rosetta Debattista. Monteverdi’s mastery stands idea in a concert. u Manoel Theatre, Old for itself - a wonderful blend of u St. John’s Cathedral,Valletta Theatre Street,Valletta vocal display and resourceful- º 21 February, 7.30pm. º 24 February, 7.30pm. ness, both choral and solo, v All Buses v All Buses which allows the texts to blos- ¤ 21246389 som into heavenly sounds. Cosmos Wind Ensemble Monteverdi’s genius is shown The multinational Cosmos Bass is Beautiful all the more prominently in Wind Ensemble offers an Handel - The trumpet shall sound the company of the great and evening of demanding master- (Messiah). Jenkins - Ave Verum. the innovative. DISCANTVS pieces by Ibert, Hindemith, Bizet - Toreador song (Carmen). an English choir directed by Francaix and Beethoven’s Puccini - Vecchia zimarra (La Boheme). Puccini - Nulla, Silenzio (Il Tabarro) Mozart - O Isis und Osiris (Magic Flute). Mozart - In Diesen Heiligen (Magic Flute). Mozart - Deh Vieni alla Finestra (Don Giovanni).Verdi - Come dal Ciel Precipita (Macbeth). Mozart - Non puo andrai (Nozze di Figaro). Mozart - Se vuol ballare (Nozze di Figaro). Performers: Louis Cassar - baritone, Joseph Cassar - bass, Alex Vella Gregory - piano. u St. Catherine of Italy,Valletta º 26 February, 12.30pm. The Armed Man: A example of a mass based on v All Buses Mass for Peace the 15th century French song The St Monica Choir under the L'Homme Arme. What better Dream Songs direction of Sister Beniamina way both to look back and Soprano Marita Bezzina, clar- Portelli, will be premiering local- reflect as we leave behind the inetist Lino Pirotta and pianist ly the full and original version of most war-torn and destructive Dawn Williams will join forces The Armed Man: A Mass for century in human history, and to perform this wonderful pro- Peace by Karl Jenkins.The pro- to look ahead with hope and gramme consisting of mostly duction will bring together the commit ourselves to a new and Maltese contemporary compo- Malta Philharmonic Orchestra more peaceful millennium? War sitions, amongst a number of under the direction of Mro scenes will be followed by the other well-known composers. Michael Laus.The Armed Man is calm that only peace can bring. Most notably you will hear a powerful and compelling It is advised that certain war Zahra’s compositions uniquely account of the descent into, and scenes may be unsuitable for inspired by traditional Maltese terrible consequences, of war. young children. nursery rhymes and games. Commissioned for the millenni- u Mediterranean Confer- u Sacrestia Vault, Valletta um by Britain's Royal ence Centre,Valletta Waterfront Armouries and dedicated to º 28 February º 27 February, 7.30pm. the victims of the Kosovo crisis, v All Buses v All Buses this work is a contemporary ¤ 25595751 ¤ 79680952

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Events Malta • In collaboration with Malta Tourism Authority Theatre

Theatre 100 Theatre Anon presents 100, written by Diene Petterle, Neil Monaghan and Christopher Heimann. Ketu, Sophie, Alex and Nia - 4 people, 4 different lives and 4 different experiences, find themselves in the void between death and eternity and are each forced by a mysterious Guide to re- The Alchemist Edward Mercieca, Nanette enact different memories Three rogues; Subtle, Face Brimmer, Manuel Cauchi, from their lives - to tap into and Dol, try to double cross Stefan Cachia Zammit, Narcy that one special moment rich men out of their wealth. Calamatta, Philip Stilon, Snits, which they can carry with Moreover, they start promis- Malcolm Galea, Andrew them for eternity. With ing eternal youth to every- Galea, Ruth Zammit, Clive Charlotte Grech as Sophie, one they meet. At first, the Piscopo, Marie-Claire Pisani, Denise Mulholland (who victims are tricked, however, Michael Zammit Maempel, also directs) as the Guide, on one occasion, they start Joe Pace, Ronnie Briffa, Matt Liliana Portelli as Nia, Paul arriving at the crooks house Drake, Naomi Said, Emily Portelli as Ketu and Pierre at the same time. Hence, the Jones, Angele Galea and Stafrace as Alex. This play is crooks have to do their best Matthew Scurfield. restricted to audiences 16 to keep the customers apart. u Manoel Theatre, Old years and over. An awesome cast will inter- Theatre Street,Valletta u MITP , St. Christopher pret Ben Jonson’s comedy, º 6, 7, 8 February, 7.30pm. Street,Valletta directed by Polly March. The v All Buses º 1, 6, 7 and 8 February. cast is made up of Alan Paris, ¤ 21246389 Tickets €15. v All Buses Stitching icality between the lovers cre- ¤ 21223200 Stu and Abby love each other ates a surprisingly tender, so madly, they're driving each often humorous, brutal 4.48 Psychosis other crazy. Stitching follows romance. Stitching is a com- The late Sarah Kane’s harrow- the increasingly disturbing and plex love story that takes a ing drama of private suffering, inventive games the couple bracing look at the startling expressed with incredible ver- plays in order to connect. As casualties of modern bal energy. Produced by the they circle and test each romance. Directed by Chris Manoel Theatre Management other, they role-play with real- Gatt, cast consists of Mikhail Committee in collaboration ity and fantasy to the point Basmadjian and Pia Zammit. with the Malta Drama Centre. where even they don't seem u St. James Cavalier u Manoel Theatre, Old sure what is real anymore. Theatre,Valletta Theatre Street,Valletta When Abby discovers she's º 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, º 28 February & 1 March. pregnant, the choices they February, 8pm. ¤v All Buses make will haunt them forever. v All Buses 21246389 The visceral poetry and phys- ¤ 21223216

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Theatre Carnival Events Malta • In collaboration with Malta Tourism Authority

Malta Carnival

Carnival Valletta, although various towns and vil- Early springtime on the Islands brings lages across the Island have their own along carnival week, which takes on a version of festivities. traditional pattern; extravagantly In Gozo, the main activities take place in coloured floats are perched on lorries It-Tokk, the main square in Gozo's capi- ready for the procession day, children tal Victoria. For a particular interpreta- running around in fancy dress costumes tion, visit Nadur, where carnival takes on and Malta’s main nightlife centre, a more sombre and mysterious mood. Paceville, catching the late night carnival Carnival week on the Islands is time goers who pile into the clubs and bars, to let your hair down and go with still wearing their outrageous outfits. the flow – ideal for those who enjoy a The heart of the action takes place in good party.

Carnival Dancing Gran Ballo la Valletta Theatre Street,Valletta Competitions Relive the passion and sensu- º 21 February Including a spectacular défilé ality of the 18th Century v All Buses with the participation of the Great Venetian Masquerade ¤ 21246389 King Carnival Float , Carnival Balls, as Teatru Manoel is Band and sets of Grotesque transformed into an amazing Carnival Band Parade Masks. magical ballroom, music, Parade taking place all along u Freedom Square,Valletta dancing, interactive theatre, Valletta Main streets º 20 February, 6pm. exquisite dining and u Valletta Enclosure Tickets €3.50. Casanova. º 21 February, 6pm. v All Buses u Manoel Theatre, Old v All Buses

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Events Malta • In collaboration with Malta Tourism Authority Carnival

Children’s Carnival Carnival Dancing Grotesque bands, Company A succession of dances per- Competitions Floats and Grotesque formed by children, float Selection of the Carnival Masks. défilés and merriment all along Dancing Competitions in u Freedom Square,Valletta Republic Street,Valletta includ- Freedom Square, Valletta º 23 February, 5.30pm. ing the procession of floats. including a spectacular Entrance Tickets €3.50. u Freedom Square,Valletta grand défilé with the partic- v All Buses º 21 February, 9.30am. ipation of the King Carnival Enclosure Tickets €5. Float, Triumphal and Carnival Street Parade v All Buses Company Floats, bands and u Valletta Grotesque Masks all along º 24 February, 10am. Carnival Dancing Merchant Street, St. John’s v All Buses Competitions Street, and Republic Street Including a spectacular show of followed by the défilé in Carnival Dancing the King Carnival Float, Freedom Square. Competitions Triumphal and Company u Valletta Including a spectacular Floats. º 22 February, 2.30pm. défilé with the participa- u Freedom Square,Valletta Enclosure Tickets €10. tion of the King Carnival º 21 February, 6.30pm. v All Buses Float, Grotesque bands, Enclosure Tickets €8. Company Floats and v All Buses Carnival Street Parade Grotesque Masks u Valletta u Freedom Square,Valletta º 23 February, 10am. º 24 February, 5.30pm. Carnival Parties v All Buses Enclosure Tickets €3.50. Taking place in St. George’s v All Buses Square, Market Square, St. Carnival Dancing John’s Square and all along Competitions Grand Finale Republic, Merchant and St. Including a spectacular u St. Anne’s Street, Floriana John’s Street with the partici- défilé with the participation º 24 February, 6.30pm. pation of 2009 Carnival floats of the King Carnival Float, v All Buses and dancing companies. (Activities will last up to the early hours of Sunday morn- ing) u Valletta º 21 February, 8pm. v All Buses

Carnival Defilè Organised by the Marsascala Local Council. The defile starts from Mifsud Bonnici Square and ending at St Anne’s Garden u Marsascala º 22 February, 9.30a.m. onwards. v 19, 20

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Theatre Carnival Events Malta • In collaboration with Malta Tourism Authority

Gozo Carnival v 42, 43 º 23 February, 6.30pm. ¤ 21558080 v 90, 91 Gozo Carnival Opening ¤ 21563056 Opening of the Gozo Regional Kercem Carnival Carnival with a grand defile of The event, organised by The Family’s Carnival all participants followed by Kercem Local Council, includes A spectacular programme of dancing from competing Carnival defile and Carnival activities organised for all the groups (main streets,). programme with the partici- family by the Xaghra Local u Victoria, Gozo pation of Carnival floats, dance Council. The programme º 14 February, 7pm. companies, San Girgor Band starts with a band march by v All Buses and other guests. the Victory Band - from the ¤ 21556125 u Kercem, Gozo club’s premises in Marija º 19 February, 6.30pm Bambina Street passing Variety Show v 14 through 8th September Miss Queen Carnival Variety ¤ 21563666 Avenue and ending in Victory Show and Competition Square. The programme will u MBC Theatre, Nadur, Zebbug Carnival include amongst other items Gozo u Zebbug, Gozo competitions for the best º 14 February º 20 February, 5.30pm. carnival costumes, best carni- v 42, 43 ¤ 21558080

Gharb Carnival u Gharb, Gozo º 15 February, 7pm v 2, 91 ¤ 21560556

Maskarat Tini Perlina A Carnival variety show. u Cittadella Centre for Culture and the Arts, Victoria, Gozo º 17 February, 7pm. v All Buses ¤ 21556125

Ghajnsielem Carnival u Ghajnsielem, Gozo º 18 February, 6.30pm. Nadur Spontaneous Carnival ¤v 42, 43 Nadur Carnival is a unique experience! It is unique for the 21561515 spontaneity and creativity of all those taking part. Some even call this a Grotesque or Macabre Carnival. Nadur Carnival u December 13th Street and St Paul Square Nadur, Gozo Carnival Parade and show. º 20 - 24 February, 8pm onwards. u Nadur, Gozo v 42, 43 º 19 February ¤ 21558080

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Events Malta • In collaboration with Malta Tourism Authority Carnival val masquerade, best decorated agricultural tractor and ponies drawing carts. The traditional Gostra will once again be held together with several dances by different schools and other Dance groups. u Main Square, Xaghra, Gozo º 20 February, 6pm v 64, 65 ¤ 21563737

Mit-Tfal ghat-Tfal Carnival defile with the participation of school's dancing groups along Republic Street followed by show. Gozo Regional Carnival u v 42, 43, 64 Having a grand defile and fol- Independence Square, ¤ 21558822 Victoria, Gozo lowed by dance competitions. º 20 February u Independence Square, v All Buses uSan Lawrenz Carnival Victoria, Gozo ¤ 21556125 San Lawrenz, Gozo º 22 February, 3pm. º 21 February, 7.30pm. ¤v All Buses Il-Kumittiva ¤v 2, 91 2155 6125 This traditional Gozitan carni- 21563556 val dance dates back to 1890, Qala Carnival and is synonymous with the Victoria Carnival u Qala, Gozo village of Xaghra.This is part of u Victoria, Gozo º 23 February, 7pm. the Family’s Carnival, organised º 21 February, 7.30pm. ¤v 42, 43 by the Xaghra Local Council. ¤v All Buses 21552555 u Nazzarene Square, Xa- 21563344 ghra, Gozo Sannat Carnival º 21 Febraury, 7.30pm. Carnival Parades u Sannat, Gozo v 64, 65 Parades, competitions and º 23 February, 7pm. shows organised by the Qala ¤v 50 Children's Regional Local Council. 21554747 Carnival u Qala, Gozo u Independence Square, º 21 & 23 February Grand Finale Victoria, Gozo ¤v 42, 43 Closing celebrations of the º 21 February, 10am 2155 2555 Gozo Regional Carnival with a v All Buses grand defile followed by dance ¤ 21556125 Munxar Carnival competitions and grand finale. u Munxar, Gozo u Indep. Sqr,Victoria, Gozo uXewkija Carnival º 22 February, 9.30am. º 24 February, 7pm. Xewkija, Gozo ¤v 50 ¤v All Buses º 21 February, 5.30pm. 21558755 21556125

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Sports-Night Life Events Malta • In collaboration with Malta Tourism Authority

Paceville lies on the hill St. Julian’s Night Life between Spinola Bay and St St Julian’s is now an exten- George’s Bay. It is the scene of sion of Sliema although it Malta’s year-round nightlife and started off as a small fishing offers leisure, entertainment port, based on Spinola and and dining to suit all tastes. Balluta Bays. Like Sliema, it There is plenty to choose is now a major residential from: Paceville has the latest in and tourist centre, and club DJ music, as well as piano home to some of Malta’s bars, an elegant casino and newest hotels. St Julian’s superb restaurants. The casino merges with Paceville, Paceville is in Villa Dragonara, once the Malta’s main nightlife centre St Julian’s and Paceville are private home of a 19th centu- where there are clubs, casi- Malta’s main nightlife areas. ry Maltese aristocrat. nos and numerous restaurants, cafes and bars. Sports Picturesque Spinola Bay is still used by fishermen whose traditional boats are housed just below the restaurants. The bay is par- ticularly attractive at night and as a venue for open-air dining.

Football UEFA European Futsal Malta v Denmark Championship (Under 21 Friendly) 2009/10 u Hibernians Football Preliminary Round. Ground, 114 Paola Sqr, Paola u Corradino Sports º 10 February Pavilion, Kordin Street, Paola v 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 º 19 February:Day 1 - Greece ¤ 21677764 v Albania, Malta v Georgia º 20 February: Day 2 - Football Malta v Albania, Georgia v Malta v Albania Greece (2010 FIFA WC Qualifer) º 22 February: Day 3 - u National Stadium,Ta’Qali Albania v Georgia, Malta v º 11 February Greece v 65, 86 v 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 ¤ 21222697 ¤ 21677627

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Events Malta • In collaboration with Malta Tourism Authority Kids

Kids Splash and fun Situated in Bahar Ic-Caghaq, the only place on the island that offers a fun packed day for kids. With water slides, shoots and a dinosaur park, this is a great day out for the family. Situated on the sea shore it offers a large pool area for relaxing along with a snack bar, there is also ample parking space offered. The great thing is that there is Mediterraneo Marine Park next door which can also be included Popeye’s Village in the days itinerary. The old classic movie from 1980 with Robin Williams as Popeye, was filmed in Malta. The whole village was built purposely for the movie and still remains there today. One can visit Popeye’s Village and get a feel for what it was like to be in the movie. There is a bar and restaurant, souvenir shop and even a kid’s amusement park. Also animation, an audio visual show and even a boat trip! u Anchor Bay Leisures Ltd, Mellieha v 43, 44, 45, 48 ¤ 21524782/3/4

Mediterraneo Playmobil Factory Bowling Marine Park This is a real treat for all chil- Situated in the heart of The marine park has an array of dren. Playmobil has a factory in Paceville, St.Julian’s The Eden animals ranging from dolphins Malta that now has a fun park SuperBowl is Malta’s biggest to parrots. There is a dolphin open to visitors, you can even and best tenpin bowling cen- show a sealion show and a organise a birthday party ter.The SuperBowl is a fully air- very entertaining parrot show. there! For further information conditioned, computerised If this is not enough to keep contact Tenpin Bowling centre offering you busy then you have the u Playmobil Malta Ltd. 20 lanes of bowling and a vari- opportunity of a lifetime- HF80, Industrial Estate, Hal Far, ety of entertainment, from fun swimming with dolphins! A BBG 06. bowling through to National unique experience offered to º Open October - June bowling leagues and able swimmers. Mediterraneo every day from 10am - 6pm. International tournaments. It is also offer an interactive pro- July - September, Monday - also the ideal venue for your gramme which allows you to Saturday, 10am - 1pm corporate functions, staff get- get up close and personal with v 13 togethers and fantastic kids' the various animals at the park! ¤ 22242445 parties!

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Theatre Eating Out Events Malta • In collaboration with Malta Tourism Authority

The Kitchen This is one of the top restaurants on the island. Owned by international award-winning Chef Mark Gauci and his part- ner Nadja, this is the kind Sottovento Bistro is of place that makes you located in Vittoriosa Water want to return. Discover front right to the waters edge a minimalist yet comfort- where you can admire the ing environment, an picturesque views of the atmosphere that only few grand Harbour . The Bistro places on the island can offers Med Cuisine and also create. Reservation rec- Traditional stone baked piz- ommended. zas. A dining experience in a Lunch: Wednesday - world Heritage site. Sunday u Sottovento, Vault 2, Dinner: Monday - Treasure Buildings, Vittoriosa Sunday Marina, Birgu. u 210, Tower Road, º Wed - Sun:12:30pm till late Sliema, Malta. ¤ 21808990 ¤ 21311112, 99455650

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Events Malta • In collaboration with Malta Tourism Authority Bus Routes

Bus Routes AIRPORT ...... 32,34 ARMIER ...... 50 ATTARD ...... 40, 80, 81, 84, 427 BAHAR IC-CAGHAQ ...... 68, 70, 449, ...... 645, 652, 627 BALZAN...... 40, 80, 81, 84, 427 BIR ID-DEHEB...... 11,12,13 BIRKIRKARA ...... 42, 43, 44, 45, ...... 47, 49, 71, 149 BUGIBBA ...... 48, 49, 58, 70, 86, ...... 149, 427, 449, 627, 652 BIRZEBBUGA ...... 11, 12, 13 BURMARRAD ...... 43, 44, 45 ...... 58, 49, 50, 427 BUSKETT...... 81 NAXXAR...... 54, 55, 56, 65 TARXIEN ...... 8, 11, 27, 29, 30, 427, 627 CIRKEWWA...... 45, 48 PACEVILLE...... 62, 64, 65, 68, 70, TA’ PARIS ...... 169 COSPICUA...... 3 ...... 645, 652, 662, 627, 667, 671 UNIVERSITY ...... 42, 58, 69, 169, DINGLI...... 81 PAOLA...... 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 427, 627 ...... 449, 627, 667 FGURA ...... 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 PEMBROKE...... 671 VALLETTA(Circular) ...... 98 FLORIANA ...... All non direct routes PIETA’ ...... 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, VITTORIOSA ...... 6 GHADIRA ...... 44, 45, 48, 645 ...... 47, 49, 50, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, WIED IZ-ZURRIEQ...... 38, 138 GHAJN TUFFIEHA ...... 47, 52, 652 ...... 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 67, 68, 69, 627 XEMXIJA ...... 44, 45, 48, 645 GHAR LAPSI...... 94 (Summer only) QAWRA ...... 48, 49, 58, 70, XGHAJRA ...... 21, 23 GHARGHUR ...... 55 ...... 86, 149, 427, 449, 627, 652 ZABBAR ...... 22 GHAXAQ & GUDJA ...... 8 QORMI ...... 88, 89, 91 ZEBBUG ...... 88 GNEJNA ...... 51, 52, 652 QRENDI...... 35, 38, 138 ZEJTUN...... 27, 28, 29, 30 GZIRA ...... 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 68 RABAT...... 65, 80, 81, 84, 86 ZURRIEQ ...... 32, 34, 38, 138 ...... 70, 645, 652, 662, 627 RINELLA ...... 4, 627 HAGAR QIM ...... 38, 138 SAFI...... 34 Gozo HAL FAR...... 13 ST.ANDREW’S ...... 64,65, 67, 68, HAMRUN...... 71, 75, 80, 81, 88, 89, 91 ...... 70, 645, 652, 671, 667 DWEJRA ...... 91 KALAFRANA...... 12 S.AN ANTON GARDENS...... 80, 81, GGANTIJA TEMPLES...... 64, 65 KALKARA ...... 2, 4, 6 ...... 84, 427 GHAJNSIELEM...... 42, 43 KIRKOP...... 34 ST. JULIANS ...... 64, 65, 68, 70, GHARB ...... 2, 91 LIJA...... 55, 56, 58, 157 ...... 645, 652, 662, 671 GHASRI ...... 90, 91 LUQA ...... 32, 34, 35, 36, 38, 138 SAN GWANN ...... 41, 42, 65 KERCEM...... 14 MANIKATA ...... 47 ST. PAUL’S BAY ...... 43, 44, 45, 48, MARSALFORN ...... 21 MARFA ...... 45, 48, 645 ...... 49, 50, 58, 645, 652 MGARR ...... 25 MARSA ...... 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 18, 19, 27 ST. LUCIA...... 15, 115 MUNXAR...... 50 MARSASCALA ...... 19, 20, 17 ST. LUKES HOSPITAL ...... 75 NADUR...... 42, 43 MARSAXLOKK ...... 27, 427, 627 ST.THOMAS BAY...... 30 QALA ...... 42, 43 MDINA ...... 65, 80, 81, 84, 86 ST.VENERA...... 71, 80, 81 QBAJJAR ...... 21 MELLIEHA ...... 43, 44, 45, 48, 645 ST.V. DE PAULE...... 35, 38, 138 RAMLA BAY...... 42 MGARR ...... 47, 52 SENGLEA ...... 3 SAN LAWRENZ...... 2, 91 MISRAH KOLA...... 40 SIGGIEWI ...... 89 SANNAT...... 50 MOSTA ...... 43, 44, 45, 47, 49, 50, SLIEMA-FERRY ...... 62, 63, 64, STA. LUCIA ...... 14 ...... 56, 57, 58, 65, 86, 149, 157, 427 ...... 65, 68, 70, 627, 645, 652, 671 TA’ PINU ...... 61, 91, 90 MQABBA ...... 35, 38, 138 SLIEMA-SAVOY ...... 60, 63 TA’ CENC...... 50 MSIDA ...... 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, SWIEQI...... 64, 68, 70, XAGHRA ...... 64, 65 ...... 46, 47, 49, 50, 52, 53, 54, 56, 57, 58, ...... 645, 667, 652, 671 XEWKIJA...... 42, 43, 64 ....60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 67, 68, 69, 627, 662 TA’ GIORNI...... 42 XLENDI ...... 87 MTARFA ...... 84 TA’ QALI ...... 65, 86 ZEBBUG...... 90, 91 Events Malta - February 09 23 24 25 Malta map 1/23/09 8:21 AM Page 1

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31 inGUARDIA A historical re-enactment of a full scale military parade at Fort St.Elmo Valletta DATES FOR 2009 January 4th February 1st & 22nd

Starting at 11.00 am Duration 40mins

A Re-enactment portraying military encounters between Maltese militias and French troops (1798-1800). at Fort St. Starting at 11.00 am Duration 50mins Elmo, Valletta. February 15th & March 15th

Further information tel: 21237747