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Malta Sample Experiences
Sunday · April 1st, 2018 Malta Sample Experiences Examples of Private Experiences 1 Sunday · April 1st Examples of Private Experiences Saluting Battery Full Gun Firing St. John's Co-Cathedral - Private Afterhours Visit Private Palazzo Visit - Casa Rocca Piccola Verdala Palace - The President's Home (Private Visit) Private Visit to San Anton Palace (President's Home) and Gardens Private Visit to Upper Fort St. Angelo - home to Knight Resident Fra. John Critien Visit to a Private War Shelter Classic Car Evening UNESCO Experiences Hagar Qim & Mnajdra Temples Ggantija Temples Hypogeum Visit Examples of Private DIning Farm Lunch Experience George Borg Culinary Experience Rogantinos - Private Dinner at an Old Hunting Lodge Private Dinner in the Marsovin Wine Cellars Barbecue on the Beach Dinner in a Private Palazzo Cliffside Picnic Experience Pastizzi Making Experience Private Artisan Encounters Gilder - Artisan Visit Traditional Carpet Weaver Private Maltese Filigree Artisan Visit Traditional Instrument Artisan Private Recital in a Wayside Chapel Private Sailing Examples Comino Sailing Day - Racing Sailboat Cruising on the Mediterranean with Comino Island - Sunseeker 56 Active / Adventure Countryside Walks Quad Bike Tour Kayaking off of Gozo Rock Climbing Scuba Diving around Northern Malta and Gozo Island Swimming at Ghajn Tuffieha Bocci With The Locals Jewish Culture Examples Mdina - the Silent and Medieval City (Jewish Highlights) Synagogue visit Village of Rabat Shabbat Dinner at L'Chaim Restaurant The Marsa Jewish Cemetery The Kalkara Jewish "Slave" Cemetery Ta Braxia Jewish Cemetery Sunday · April 1st Examples of Private Experiences 2 Saluting Battery Full Gun Firing Start off your Valletta Capital City Experience with a bang! The Saluting Battery is located on one of the best vantage points overlooking the Grand Harbour. -
You Matter No Matter What 2017 – 2018
The Children’s Hub You Matter No Matter What 2017 – 2018 The President’s Foundation for the Wellbeing of Society in collaboration with Eurochild ISBN: 978-99957-933-2-6 ©The President’s Foundation for the Wellbeing of Society, 2019 San Anton Palace, Attard, Malta Design & Print: Salesian Press We would like to dedicate this publication and the work carried out in this project to all the children we met during this beautiful time, most especially to the child-members of the Children’s Council, the Young Persons’ Council, the Consultation Groups and the National Eurochild Forum. We are truly honoured to work with you, to dream with you, and to share our passion. You are our inspiration. n 4 n INdEx 1. Foreword by Her Excellency the President of Malta 7 2. Foreword by the Director General 9 of the President’s Foundation for the Wellbeing of Society 3. Foreword by the Secretary General of Eurochild 11 4. A message from the Children’s Hub Team 13 5. Introduction 15 5.1 The Children’s Hub 18 5.2 Child Participation 18 6. Methodology 19 6.1 The Initiative 21 6.2 The Launch 22 6.3 Meetings in Schools 22 6.4 The Exhibition 23 6.5 Workshops 25 7. Outcomes 27 7.1 Data Interpretation by the Children 29 7.2 Conclusion 41 7.3 Closing Remarks by the Children 42 8. Analysis by the National Institute for Childhood 45 9. Closing Remarks 49 10. Testimonials 55 11. List of Participating Schools 59 12. References 63 n 5 n n 6 n ForEWord bY HEr ExCEllENCY 1. -
Visit to Medacby the Hon. Carmelo Abela, Minister of Foreign Affairs
Visit to MEDAC by Hon. Carmelo Abela, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Promotion ............................................................................... 1 State Visit of H.E. Beji Caid Essebsi, President of the Republic of Tunisia / MEDAC visits H.E Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca, President of Malta ........................... 2 A Contribution to Maritime Safety: Coast Guard Training ..................................... 3 Ambassadorial Visits ................................................................................ 4 1st Young Med Voices Regional Seminar ......................................................... 6 MEDAC Post-graduate Seminar on ‛Transatlantic Relations and the Mediterranean’...... 8 Calendar ............................................................................................. 10 MEDAC Alumni News ............................................................................... 12 Contents Honorary Consul Award 2018 ..................................................................... 14 Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung KAS-MEDAC Scholarship Program for Young Diplomats established ..................................................................... 15 Official Presidential Visit to Switzerland / MEDAC Board .................................... 16 Visit to MEDAC by the Hon. Carmelo Abela, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Promotion – 4 December, 2018 n 4 December 2018, Hon. Carmelo foreign policy. The session included a Abela, Minister for Foreign Affairs dynamic Q&A exchange between the Hon. Main Photo: -
2018 Hospitaller Activities Report 2017
MALTESE ASSOCIATION ORDER OF MALTA 2018 HOSPITALLER ACTIVITIES REPORT 2017 SAMOC Trolley Service A trolley refreshment service at Sir Anthony Mamo Oncology Centre continues to be provided as a means of support and comfort to Our Lords the Sick undergoing radiotherapy and chemotherapy treatment at the hospital. Prison Ministry Volunteers and Members of the Maltese Association visit several young foreign male and female inmates on a regular basis. The aim of these visits is to help these special people regain their confidence and self-esteem to be able to integrate with society once again after discounting their prison term. Prison Ministry Summer BBQ and Thanksgiving Supper The traditional annual Thanksgiving Supper and Summer BBQ for all inmates at the Young Persons Offenders Unit, in Mtahleb are held in January and August respectively. We are immensely thankful to our regular volunteers who unfailingly organise and assist in all the preparations and cooking. Visits to St Vincent de Paule Residence, Home for the Elderly This activity is organised by a dedicated member of the Order and an equally dedicated member of FOTO, mostly for the benefit of persons who lack family and friends to visit them. Monthly visits from October to June take place at the Ruzar Briffa Section. Pre-Lourdes Lunch for Malades The Maltese Association organised a familiarisation lunch for Our Lords the Sick at The Radisson Blu Hotel in St Julians. This event gives the opportunity for patients and personnel to meet up and get to know each other. The patients are also briefed on the pilgrimage to Lourdes. -
Leisure Trends Among Young People in Malta
LEISURE TRENDS AMONG YOUNG PEOPLE IN MALTA Office of the Commissioner for Children and Aġenżija Żgħażagħ Office of the Commissioner for Children Aġenzija Żgħażagħ 16/18, Tower Promenade Annex to Casa Leoni St. Luċija, SLC 1019 St. Joseph High Road St Venera SVR 1012 Tel: 21485180 Website: www.tfal.org.mt Tel: +356 2258 6700 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.agenzijazghazagh.gov.mt Email: [email protected] Report written by Prof. Marilyn Clark and Dr. Joanne Cassar No part of this work may be reproduced or used in any form or by any means - graphic, electronic, or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, taping, web distribution or information storage retrieval systems - without the written permission of Aġenzija Żgħażagħ or the Office of the Commissioner for Children. Data Collected by the National Statistics Office, Malta ISBN 978-99957-0-500-8 Copyright © Office of the Commissioner for Children and Aġenżija Żgħażagħ, 2013 LEISURE TRENDS AMONG YOUNG PEOPLE IN MALTA 03 04 LEISURE TRENDS AMONG YOUNG PEOPLE IN MALTA Contents Foreword 09 Background 10 Overview of the Study’s Aims 11 Methodology 13 Results of the Study 15 Leisure and Age Group 21 Leisure and Gender 33 Leisure and Locality 45 Conclusion and Policy Implications 55 References 57 LEISURE TRENDS AMONG YOUNG PEOPLE IN MALTA 05 List of Tables Table 1 Sample distribution by age and gender 13 Table 2 Sample distribution by district and gender 13 Table 3 Responses to survey 14 Table 4 Type of leisure activity 15 Table 5 Those with whom leisure time is spent 16 Table 6 Hours -
Annual Report 2016
ANNUAL REPORT 2016 During the year under review Heritage Malta sustained the upbeat momentum and to some extent surpassed the noteworthy achievements of 2015. Besides the inauguration of three major infrastructural projects, two of which co-funded by the EU, and a major exhibition to commemorate the 450th anniversary of the foundation of Valletta, Heritage Malta also managed to register a record in the number of visitors and in the generation of revenue for the fourth year in a row. The Agency’s output comprised also the biggest-ever number of cultural activities, and an impressive outreach programme including thematic sessions for school children and publications. ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31 DECEMBER 2016 CONTENTS Capital Works 5 EU Co-funded Projects 11 Exhibitions and Events 17 Collections and Research 21 Conservation 27 Education, Publications and Outreach 35 Other Corporate 43 Admissions on Payment 47 Appendix 1. Events 49 Appendix 2. Purchase of Modern and Contemporary Artworks 2016 75 Appendix 3. Acquisition of Natural History Specimens 2016 77 Appendix 4. Acquisition of Cultural Heritage Objects 2016 87 3 CAPITAL WORKS ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31 DECEMBER 2016 During the year under review works at the Malta Maritime Museum continued with the restoration of the lateral façade and apertures, the structural consolidation of the turrets, and the refurbishment of the St Angelo Hall and kitchen. Catering equipment was also bought to upgrade the kitchen operational capabilities. The office and library upgrades also continued, including a new board room and two sealed reserve collection areas. Further investment was also made in the functions spaces at Fort St Angelo in order to meet clients’ needs and expectations. -
Malta & Gozo 7
©Lonely Planet Publications Pty Ltd Malta & Gozo Gozo & Comino p127 Northern Malta p85 Sliema, St Julian's & Paceville p76 Central Malta Valletta p103 p50 Southern Malta p117 Brett Atkinson PLAN YOUR TRIP ON THE ROAD Welcome to VALLETTA . 50 SLIEMA, ST JULIAN’S Malta & Gozo . 4 History . 52 & PACEVILLE . 76 Malta & Gozo’s Top 10 . 8 Sights . 52 Sliema & Around . 78 Need to Know . 14 Courses . 60 St Julian’s & Paceville . 81 What’s New . 16 Tours . .. 60 If You Like… . 17 Eating . 60 NORTHERN MALTA . 85 Month by Month . 19 Drinking & Nightlife . 63 Golden Bay & Itineraries . 22 Entertainment . 67 Għajn Tuffieħa . .. 88 Accommodation . 24 Shopping . 67 Mġarr & Around . 89 Getting Around Around Valletta . 69 Mellieħa & Around . 89 Malta & Gozo . 26 Hal Saflieni Hypogeum & Marfa Peninsula . 92 Activities . 28 Tarxien Temples . 69 Xemxija . 92 Eat & Drink The Three Cities . 70 Like a Local . 38 Buġibba, Qawra & Vittoriosa . 70 St Paul’s Bay . 96 Travel with Children . 43 Senglea . 75 Baħar Iċ-Ċagħaq . 102 Regions at a Glance . .. 47 MACIEJ NICGORSKI / SHUTTERSTOCK © SHUTTERSTOCK / NICGORSKI MACIEJ © / 500PX MARTA TRITON FOUNTAIN, VALLETTA P60 DANILOVI / GETTY IMAGES © IMAGES GETTY / DANILOVI BLUE LAGOON, COMINO P148 Contents UNDERSTAND CENTRAL MALTA . 103 GOZO & COMINO . 127 Malta & Gozo Today . 150 Mdina . 106 Gozo . 130 History . 152 Rabat . 110 Victoria (Rabat) . 130 Dingli Cliffs . 112 The Maltese Way Mġarr . 135 of Life . 163 Mosta . 114 Mġarr ix-Xini . 136 5000 Years of Naxxar . 115 Xewkija . 137 Architecture . 167 Birkirkara & the Ta’Ċenċ . 137 Three Villages . 115 Xlendi . 138 Fomm ir-Riħ . 116 SURVIVAL Għarb & San Lawrenz . 139 GUIDE SOUTHERN MALTA . -
Subsidiary Legislation 445.01 Protection of Antiquities
PROTECTION OF ANTIQUITIES [S.L.445.01 1 SUBSIDIARY LEGISLATION 445.01 PROTECTION OF ANTIQUITIES REGULATIONS 21st November, 1932 GOVERNMENT NOTICE 402 of 1932, as amended by Government Notices 137 of 1935 and 338 of 1939. 1. The title of these Regulations is Protection of Antiquities Title. Regulations. 2. Any person discovering, whether in private tenements or in Discovery of sites tenements belonging to the Government, such sites or remains as or remains. from their general appearance or from the nature of the objects found on or in such sites or remains would justify the suspicion that they are important in the sense of the Cultural Heritage Act, is Cap. 445. required forthwith to report the discovery to the Director of the Museum and Secretary of the Antiquities Committee, or to the senior officer of the nearest Police Station, who will immediately forward it, or a record thereof, if the report is verbal, to the Director of the Museum and Secretary of the Antiquities Committee. 3. The Director of the Museum and Secretary of the Inspection of sites Antiquities Committee shall immediately inspect such sites or or remains. remains or cause them to be inspected and shall report to the Minister the result of his investigations. 4. Such sites or remains are to be regarded as falling under Sites to be the provisions of the Cultural Heritage Act, unless and until they regarded under Cultural Heritage are by the Minister declared to be free from the operation thereof Act. by means of a letter directed to the person who shall have made the Cap. -
Annual Report 2020
HERITAGE MALTA (HM) ANNUAL REPORT 2020 TABLE OF CONTENTS Foreword 5 Capital Works 6 Exhibitions and Events 19 Collections and Research 23 Conservation 54 Education, Publications and Outreach 64 Other Corporate 69 Visitor Statistics 75 Appendix 1 – Calendar of Events 88 Appendix 2 – Purchase of Modern and Contemporary Artworks 98 Appendix 3 – Acquisition of Natural History Specimens 100 Appendix 4 – Purchase of Items for Gozo Museum 105 Appendix 5 – Acquisition of Cultural Heritage Items 106 Foreword 2020 has been a memorable year. For all the wrong reasons, some might argue. And they could be right on several levels. However, the year that has tested the soundness and solidity of cultural heritage institutions worldwide, has also proved to be an eye-opener and a valuable teacher, highlighting a wealth of resourcefulness that we might have otherwise remained unaware of. The COVID-19 pandemic was a direct challenge to Heritage Malta’s mission of accessibility, forcing the agency first to close its doors entirely to the public and later to restrict admissions and opening hours. However, the agency was proactive and foresighted enough to be able to adapt to its new scenario. We found ourselves in a situation where cultural heritage had to visit the public, and not vice versa. We were able to achieve this thanks to our continuous investment in technology and digitisation, which enabled us to make our heritage accessible to the public virtually. In this way, we facilitated alternative access to our sites while also launching our online shop, making it possible for our clients to buy the products usually found at our retail outlets in sites and museums. -
Din L-Art Ħelwa Celebrates Valletta European Capital of Culture
January 2019 DIN L-ART ĦELWA NUMBER 50 National Trust of Malta €3.00 NEWSPAPER POST Din l-Art Ħelwa Celebrates 2018 Valletta European Capital of Culture European Year of Cultural Heritage Din l-Art Ħelwa is a non-profit non-governmental organisation whose objective is to safeguard the cultural heritage and natural environment of The Council the nation. Din l-Art Ħelwa functions as the National Trust of Malta, restoring cultural Founder President heritage sites on behalf of the State, the Church, and private owners and Judge Maurice Caruana Curran managing and maintaining those sites for the benefit of the general public. THE COUNCIL 2017-19 Din l-Art Ħelwa strives to awaken awareness of cultural heritage and environmental matters by a policy of public education and by highlighting Executive President development issues to ensure that the highest possible standards are Maria Grazia Cassar maintained and that local legislation is strictly enforced. Vice-Presidents Simone Mizzi Professor Luciano Mulé Stagno Hon. Secretary General Philip Mercieca Hon. Treasurer Martin Scicluna Members Joe Attard Professor Anthony Bonanno George Camilleri Ian Camilleri Cettina Caruana Curran Dr Petra Caruana Dingli Carolyn Clements Elisabeth Cremona Professor Alan Deidun Josie Ellul Mercer Din l-Art Ħelwa Cathy Farrugia has reciprocal membership with: Joseph Philip Farrugia The views expressed in Dr Stanley Farrugia Randon The National Trust of England, VIGILO Martin Galea Wales & Northern Ireland are not necessarily Judge Joseph Galea Debono those of Ann Gingell Littlejohn The National Trust for Scotland Kenneth B. Micallef Din l-Art Ħelwa Perit Joanna Spiteri Staines The Barbados National Trust Professor Alex Torpiano The National Trust of Australia Hon. -
NEWSLETTER 227 July 2018
MALTESE E-NEWSLETTER 227 July 2018 1 MALTESE E-NEWSLETTER 227 July 2018 MESSAGE TO THE READERS OF THE MALTESE E-NEWSLETTER Father Charles Gauci Bishop-elect of the Diocese of Darwin My dear Maltese friends , We have so much to be thankful for in our heritage. We have strong family values , a wonderful history , a people noted for their hospitality and human warmth and of course our many centuries of Christian Catholic faith which is so imprinted in our ‘ dena ‘ . Our people have contributed greatly to the on-going development of Australia. Australia is my home but I am a Maltese Australian and proud of it . I was born at Floriana baptised at Msida did my first communion at Hamrun and my confirmation at Valletta . I lived at Pieta and Hamrun . Mum is form Paola and dad from Hamrun . My grandparents are from Rabat ,Luqa , Floriana and Imqaba , so you see I am from all over Malta !! I came to Australia when I was 13 days old . I have enjoyed my 41 years of ministry as a priest and have been blessed with countless meaningful connections with people . God has now called me to this new ministry in Darwin and the Northern Territory. I need many prayers so that I can serve God and His people . I encourage all of us to value the gift of our Christian heritage and to develop a close relationship although Jesus The Way The Truth andThe Life , God bless you all . Fr Charles Gauci 2 MALTESE E-NEWSLETTER 227 July 2018 South Australian Thai cave rescue doctor hailed a hero AS TEARS of relief and joy flowed at the conclusion to the Thai cave rescue that enthralled the world, hero Australian doctor Richard Harris soon learned the tragic news of his father’s death. -
Top Things to Do in Malta" Greek, Roman and Arab Influences Are Evident from the Many Historical Structures That Find Home in This Island Nation
"Top Things To Do in Malta" Greek, Roman and Arab influences are evident from the many historical structures that find home in this island nation. Surrounded by azure waters, Malta is blessed with both natural and cultural beauty. The country has also emerged as a destination for medical tourism. Créé par: Cityseeker 10 Emplacements marqués National Museum of Archaeology "Rich Display Of Maltese History" Owned and managed by the Heritage Malta foundation and located in the beautiful coastal city of Valletta, the National Museum of Archaeology is a popular attraction among tourists and locals alike for its rich variety of displays on Maltese history. It is housed in the historic Auberge de Provence building which is worth visiting in itself with its remarkable by Jvdc Baroque architecture, fine wall paintings and wooden ceiling. A number of prehistoric artifacts can be seen here, from Neolithic statues, ornaments, figurines, tombs, altars and some medieval pieces from China, Italy and France. The museum also hosts many exhibitions on other aspects of Maltese history. +356 21 221 623 heritagemalta.org/museu [email protected] Republic Street, Valletta ms-sites/national-museum- of-archaeology/ Hypal Hypogée de Saflieni "A UUNESCO World Heritage Site" Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum is a fascinating underground burial site. Recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, it offers insight into the cultural, religious and technological development of the Saflieni period in Malta's prehistory from 3300 to 3000 BCE. The structure comprises of three stories and was a place of burial and worship. The only prehistoric by xiquinhosilva underground temple discovered, it offers a unique opportunity to glean an understanding of Malta's rich prehistory.