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THE ACTIVITY AND ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE The Official Events Guide of Malta & Gozo

MALTA 2 . o N e u s s I NATIONAL EVENTS - PLACES OF INTEREST HERITAGE - SPORT - RESTAURANTS & MUCH MORE... MAPS INSIDE

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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. 3 Contents 23/5/07 16:15 Page 1

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Mario Zahra Editor Welcome to the June issue of Events. As summer approaches and the climate gets warmer, the Maltese Tourist Info ...... 4 islands get busier and livelier Feasts ...... 5 than ever with colourful events, Heritage ...... 6 such as village feasts and open-air parties. This Heritage Valletta ...... 10 time of the year needs no Music...... 12 introduction to tourists visiting Malta & Gozo as many keep Festivals...... 13 coming over and over agian. Exhibitions ...... 14 For the young-at-heart there are two international concerts, Restaurants ...... 16 Bryan Admas & Carreras while Nightlife ...... 18 discos and parties are not Kids ...... 20 short at this time of the year. For those that like culture & Gardens ...... 21 folklore there is no better Re-Enactments ...... 23 season to visit a village feast, with some of them celebrating Sport...... 23 all week, with band marches, Maps...... 24 fireworks, processions and more. Watch out for the Feast While every care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the month on the 29th June. of the information given in this magazine, no liability can This public holiday “St. Peter & be accepted by RMF Publishing and Surveys Limited for any error, omissions, or changes in the information given, St. Paul”, hosts a number of or for the consequence of any reliance on the informa- activities not to be missed. tion. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form, or by any means - electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise - without the prior permission in writing from the publisher. This publication may not be resold, hired RMF Publishing & Surveys Ltd out, or otherwise disposed of by way of trade in any form of binding, or cover other than that with which it is pub- For advertising please call lished, without the prior consent of the publishers. Valerie or James on: This edition was published in May 2007. 21220766 Fax: 21443388 © 2007 Published & Designed: or email:[email protected] RMF Publishing & Surveys ltd.

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Information Events Malta • In collaboration with Malta Tourism Authority Cycling Gozo Ferry Tourist Information Cycling became popular again A regular ferry runs between since the introduction of all Cirkewwa, the northerly part of terrain cycles (ATBs), which are Malta and Mgarr Harbour Gozo. ideally situated in Malta and The crossing takes approximately Gozo. ATBs and bicycles may 25 minutes. 21556114 be hired from various cycle ¤ shops throughout the islands. Open-air Markets Cyclists should remember to Valletta. Every morning, an open- always follow the highway code air market is held in Freedom and clearly hand signal their Square and on Sundays outside intentions. Valletta. The Sunday market is larger and takes place just out- Boat Hire side city gate instead of the bus Canoes, rowing boats, sailing terminus. All markets start about boats, paddle boats and speed- 8am and finish at 1pm. boats are available for hire from Marsaxlokk. This fishing village is a number of operators in the full of charm. A visit to this vil- more popular seaside resorts. lage that boasts of the colourful Larger vessels and yachts are fishing boats called 'luzzu', is a also available for charter. must, every day, along the quay, Public Transport is an open market with stalls Malta’s public transport system selling fish, souvenirs, crochet offers a cheap and efficient way table-cloths,T-shirts and more. of touring the Island. The main Birgu/Bormla. The Birgu/Bormla bus terminus is at Valletta open market is held every from where buses operate to all Tuesday between 9am and 1pm, parts of Malta, although there just outside the walls of are also direct, point to point, Cottonera. It’s laid on a stretch of services.The cost of a bus route approximately two kilometers ranges from 15 cents to 40 and is one of the biggest local cents. The longest bus journey markets on the Maltese Islands. takes about fifty minutes; the average ride is between 20 and Beaches in Malta 30 minutes. These are largely concentrated in Car Hire the NW of Malta. Amongst the most popular are: Fully comprehensively insured St. George’s Bay St. Julian's (but for the first Lm 100 of From Valletta – Bus 62. damages). Daily rates Lm8 - Ghajn Tuffieha, Golden Bay and Lm15. Petrol : 1 litre - 42c6mils Gnejna Bay (lead-free) 42c6mils (normal). From Valletta – Bus 47 and 52. Diesel : 1 litre - 38c9 mils. A From Bugibba – Bus 51. Luggage Wrapping number of internationally From Sliema – Bus 652. For peace of mind when trav- based car hiring firms as well as Mellieha Bay (Ghadira) local garages offer the elling, the luggage wrapping Bus 44, 45, 48, 441, 645. service is the best way to services of self-driven as well Paradise Bay as chauffeur-driven cars. Bus 45, 48, 452, 453, 645. secure your luggage against Pretty Bay (South) theft, exposure to adverse Driving Bus 11, 12, 13 – Birzebbuga weather, hits and scratches, etc. Driving is to the left. There Beaches in Gozo u This service is available in is a speed limit of 80 kilome- Ramla Bay the departures Lounge at the tres per hour on arterial roads Bus 42 from Victoria. Malta International Airport. and 40 kph in urban areas. Xlendi Bay Price Lm2 or Euros 4.66. Bus 87 from Victoria. ¤ 99421683 4 Events Malta - June 07

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Events Malta • In collaboration with Malta Tourism Authority Feasts

Religious Feasts 29th June St. Joseph Public Holiday "Imnarja" Philharmonic band marches at 8.30pm on Friday and from 11am Feast of St. Peter and St. Paul till 3pm on Saturday. Fireworks The "Imnarja" (derived from the Italian displays take place on Saturday at word "luminara" - illumination), a public 9.45pm and 11.45pm. holiday that is characterized by a night- Ghaxaq long picnic at Buskett Gardens, on the u eve (28-29th) in Rabat. A special º 1 – 3 June Maltese dish, stewed rabbit, cooked in Holy Trinity large quantities accompanied by local wines. If you like folklore this is a night Fireworks displays on Saturday you cannot miss.The feast reaches its cli- 11pm and Sunday 10pm. max with donkey and horse races in the Procession starts at 7.15pm on main streets leading to Rabat. Sunday. Saturday 9.45pm - 11.30pm, Sun St. Nicholas u Marsa 9.15pm. u Siggiewi º 1 – 3 June u Mqabba º 22 – 24 June St. Philip º 14 – 17 June St. George Friday fireworks display at Sacred Heart of Jesus Qormi 11.30pm, Saturday band march at u Holy processions at 7.30pm º 22 – 24 June 8pm and concert at 10pm with Friday and Saturday. Fireworks fireworks during the show and displays are ongoing from St. Peter and St Paul after, Sunday band march at 9am 9.30pm till midnight. On u Basilica Parish Church, and at 6pm including fireworks. Saturday, the Philarmonic band Nadur, Gozo u Zebbug will play in the streets. º 27 – 29 June º 8 – 10 June Fontana,Victoria Gozo u St. Peter and St Paul The Holy Eucharist º 15 – 17 June Mdina Ghasri, Gozo u u St. Catherine of Alexandria º 27 – 29 June º 8 – 10 June Saturday - concert in churchyard St.Anthony of Padova by Zejtun and Beland Philarmonic bands starting at Franciscan Church, u 8.30pm. Fireworks at 11.30pm. Ghajnsielem, Gozo Sunday - band marches at 9am 8 – 10 June º and 1pm, procession at 7.15pm, Corpus Domini fireworks at 10.15pm u Rabat, Malta u Zejtun º 8 – 10 June º 15 – 17 June Christ the Redeemer Our Lady of the Lily Senglea Band marches on Friday and u Saturday at 9pm, the main one º 15 – 17 June being on Sunday at 1pm. The St. John the Baptist main procession is on Sunday at 7.15pm. Daily fireworks u Rotunda Parish Church, displays: Thursday 11.30pm, Xewkija, Gozo Friday 9.15pm - 11.45pm, º 22 – 24 June

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Heritage Events Malta • In collaboration with Malta Tourism Authority Museums & Heritage Sites International the temple’s main doorway ed and have an internal com- Museum Day and light up the main axis. position similar to pagan Extended opening hours in u Qrendi Maltese tomb-caves. selected museums and sites º Mon–Sun: 9am – 5pm u Mqabba and half price admission fee Tickets: Adults: Lm2 (€4.66), º Guided tours of only 10 throughout the day for indi- Children 6–11: 50c (€1.16), people every last Sunday of viduals, organised by Heritage Students & Senior Citizens: the month: 9.30am – Malta. Lm1 (€2.33), Infants: Free 10.30am º 18 May ¤ 21424231 Tickets: Adults: Lm2 (€4.66), Children from 6 – 12: 50c Temples Multi Site Ticket: (€1.16), Students & Senior Hagar Qim Temples & Ta’ Hagrat Temples One of the earliest temples Citizens: Lm1 (€2.33), Infants: Mnajdra Temples – Free Lm3 (€6.99), Infants: Free in Malta. It is almost undoubt- edly a partner to Skorba ¤ 22954309 temples.The plentiful pottery www.heritagemalta.org of an earlier date found at this site suggest the two temples were built on top of an earlier village. u St Peter Str., Mgarr Malta º Tue: 9.30am – 11am Please phone for group Hagar Qim Temples reservations and other infor- The temple stands on a hill- mation. top overlooking the sea and Tickets: Adults: Lm2 (€4.66), The Limestone Filfla, 500m away from Children 6 – 12: 50c (€1.16), Heritage Park and Gardens Mnajdra. Much of interest has Students & Senior Citizens: - Discover how rock was used been unearthed at Hagar Lm1 (€2.33), Infants: Free to create places for shelter and Qim, such as, a decorated pil- ¤ 21586264, 21239545 burial, for worship and for lar altar and two table-altars. defense. A multi-lingual audio- u Qrendi visual presentation accompa- º Mon – Sun: 9am – 5pm nied by a commentary along (last admission 4.30pm) with music and sound effects, Tickets: Adults: Lm2 (€4.66), will take you on a journey Children aged 6–11: 50c through time.Free parking and (€1.16), Students & Senior acess to wheelchairs. An Citizens: Lm1 (€2.33), attraction unique in Europe Infants: Free where the past meets the 21424231 present and nature meets ¤ man. Mnajdra Temples Tal-Mintna Catacombs u Mons. M. Azzopardi Str. The site is probably the most The catacombs have three Siggiewi QRM 14 atmospheric and finest sur- separate hypogea which have º Mon - Fri: from 9am - viving of all Malta’s temples. now been interconnected to 3pm. Sat & Sun: from 9am - During Equinox, the rays of form one large complex.The 12pm the sun pass directly through chambers are richly decorat- ¤ 21464931

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Events Malta • In collaboration with Malta Tourism Authority Heritage Skorba Temples structures dating back to Skorba is one of the most 3600 - 2500 BC.The temples informative sites since it was contain detailed carvings of left untouched during the domestic animals, altars, and first two phases of archaeo- screens decorated with spiral logical digs.The typical three- designs and other patterns. apsed temple replaced a vil- u Neolithic Temples Street, lage that had been inhabited Tarxien since 5000 – 4300 BC. º Mon – Sun: 9am – 5pm u St Anne Square, (last admission 4.30pm) Zebbiegh, Mgarr Tickets: Adults: Lm1 (€2.33), º Tues: 11.30am – 1pm Children from 6 – 11: 25c (last admission 4.30pm) (€0.58), Students 12 - 17 & Please phone for group Senior Citizens: 50c (€1.25), reservations and other infor- Infants: Free mation. ¤ 21695578 Tickets: Adults: Lm2 (€4.66), Children from 6 – 12: 50c Hal Saflieni Hypogeum (€1.16), Students & Senior This UNESCO World Tickets can be purchased Citizens: Lm1 (€2.33), Infants: Heritage monument consists from Hal Saflieni Hypogeum, Free of halls, chambers and pas- Paola and National Museum ¤ 21580590, 21239545 sages cut in rock. The com- of Archaeology, Valletta from plex is grouped in 3 levels Malta and Ggantija Temples, dating from different periods, Xaghra and Museum of the deepest room being Archaeology, Citadel from 10.6m under road surface. Gozo or booked online from u Burial Street, Paola www.heritagemaltashop.com º 9am–11am, 1pm – 4pm, ¤ 21805018/9 guided tours on the hour. Tickets: Adults: Lm4 (€9.32), Vittoriosa Multi Site Ticket: Tarxien Temples Children, Students & Senior Inquisitor's Palace & Malta This site is the most complex Citizens: Lm2 (€4.66), Infants Maritime Museum – Lm3 consisting of four megalithic under 6: no admittance (€6.99), infants: Free

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Heritage Heritage Events Malta • In collaboration with Malta Tourism Authority Malta Maritime (last admission 4.30pm) Museum, Vittoriosa Tickets: Adults: Lm2.50 A former British Naval (€5.82), Children from 6 – Bakery, the museum shows 11: 75c (€1.75), Students & Malta’s maritime history Senior Citizens: Lm1.25 within a Mediterranean (€2.91), Infants: Free context. It also illustrates ¤ 21454125 the global nature of seafar- ing and its impact on socie- St. Paul's Catacombs ty. The underground Roman u Ex-Naval Bakery,Vittoriosa Ghar Dalam Cave & cemeteries, the earliest º Mon – Sun: 9am – 5pm Museum, Birzebbuga and largest archaeological (last admission 4.30pm) The site is the earliest evi- evidence of Christianity in Tickets: Adults: Lm2 (€4.66), dence of human settlement Malta, were used till 4th Children 6–12: 50c (€1.16), on Malta round 7,400 years century AD.Though smaller Students & Senior Citizens: ago. The cave was formed in size than those of Italy Lm1 (€2.33), Infants: Free by an overlaying river mak- and North Africa, they are ¤ 21660052 ing it become 144m deep. richer in architecture. Only the first 50m are open u St Agatha Street, Rabat Inquisitor’s Palace to visitors. º Mon – Sun: 9am – 5pm Vittoriosa u Zejtun Road,Birzebbuga (last admission 4.30pm) The Palace was built as civil º Mon – Sun: 9am – 5pm Tickets: Adults: Lm2 law courts for the Order of (last admission 4.30pm) (€4.66), Children from 6 – St John and remained so Tickets: Adults: Lm1.50 12: 50c (€1.16), Students & until 1571. It was made an (€3.49), Children from 6 – Senior Citizens: Lm1 official residence when then 11: 50c (€1.16), Students 12 (€2.33), Infants: Free first general inquisitor Mgr - 17 & Senior Citizens: 75c ¤ 21454562 Pietro Dusina came to (€1.75), Infants: Free Malta. ¤ 21657419 National Museum of u Main Gate Str., Vittoriosa Natural History, Mdina º Mon – Sun: 9am – 5pm The 18th century Magisterial (last admission 4.30pm) Rabat/Mdina Multi Site Palace of Justice currently Tickets: Adults: Lm2 (€4.66), Ticket: Domus Romana, St holds over 10,000 rocks Children 6 – 12: 50c (€1.16), Paul's Catacombs & and minerals, over 3,500 Students & Senior Citizens: National Museum of birds, eggs and nests, 200 Lm1 (€2.33), Infants: Free Natural History - Lm5 mammals, over 200 fish ¤ 21827006 (€11.65), infants: Free species and thousands shells and insects. A must The Bir Mula Exhibition Domus Romana, Rabat for nature & history lovers. The exhibition includes a The Roman house contains uVilhena Palace, St Publius read-through narrative on one of the finest and oldest Square, Mdina the history of Cospicua. polychrome mosaic pave- º Mon – Sun: 9am – 5pm u 79, St Margerita Str, ments surrounded by a (last admission 4.30pm) Cospicua Doric peristyle which can Tickets: Adults: Lm1 º Saturdays & Sundays be found in the lower floor (€2.33), Children from 6 – from 10am - 12pm of the museum. 12: 25c (€0.58), Students & ¤ 21661000, 21826427 u Museum Esplanade, Senior Citizens: 50c (€1.25), Email: vellajohn63@wal- Rabat, Malta Infants: Free donet.net.mt º Mon – Sun: 9am – 5pm ¤ 21455951 8 Events Malta - June 07 9 St.John's Co-Cathedral 23/5/07 16:20 Page 1

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Heritage Events Malta • In collaboration with Malta Tourism Authority Museums & Heritage Sites in Valletta ST. JOHN’S CO-CATHEDRAL AND MUSEUM St. John’s Co-Cathedral, formerly the Conventual Church of the Order of St John, is historically and artistically one of the most important monuments on the island. It was built between 1573 and 1577 to the design of Gerolamo Cassar,chief engineer of the Order. The “Beheading of St. John”, Caravaggio’s masterpiece, hangs in the Oratory. Inside the Cathedral is a hymn of light and colour to the glory of the ‘Monks in Armour’ and their patron Saint John. Scenes from the life of the Saint are depicted by the famous artist Mattia Preti along the whole length of the ceiling.The side chapels serving the various langue into which the Order was divided are of magnif- icent artistry. In the crypt there are buried the Grand Masters of the Order who died before St. John’s was built.The museum houses a unique collection of Flemish tapestries, silver objects and church vestments. u St John’s Street, Valletta ºWeekdays 9:30am - 4:30pm, Saturdays 9:30am - 12:30pm. Tickets: Adults Lm2.50 (€5.82) Children under 12: Free ¤ 21220536

(€1.16), Students & Senior on the permanent exhibition Citizens: Lm1 (€2.33), Infants: of the top floor. Free ¤ 21249349 National Museum of Fine Arts National Museum of The Palace exhibits paint- Archaeology ings by Mattia Preti, Guido Previously known as Reni, Antonio Sciortino Auberge de Provence, built and a water-colour by after the Great Siege in the Turner of the Grand late 16th century, the muse- Harbour. Works by um contains a number of Perugino, Carpaccio and arte-facts from the prehis- Preti have to be seen by toric periods. Currently it appointment as they are Palace Armoury holds the Chinese Terracotta displayed under controlled One of the world’s greatest Soldiers. lighting conditions. arms collections housed in its u Auberge de Provence, u South Street,Valletta original building. In 1860 the Republic Street,Valletta. º Mon – Sun: 9am – 5pm armoury was officially Time: Mon – Sun: 9am – (last admission 4.30pm) opened as Malta’s first public 7pm Tickets: Adults: Lm1 museum containing material Tickets: Adults: Lm3 (€6.99), (€2.33), Children from 6 – of Italian, German, French and Children from 6 – 11: Lm2 11: 25c (€0.58), Students Spanish origin. (€4.56), Students & Senior 12 - 17 & Senior Citizens: u Grandmaster's Palace, Citizens: Lm2.50 (€5.82), 50c (€1.25), Infants under Merchants Street, Valletta. Family ticket (2 adults + 2 5: Free º Mon – Sun: 9am – 5pm . children) weekends + pub. ¤ 21225769 Closed on Thursday. hols: Lm7 (€16.31) There may be a separate Tickets: Adults: Lm2 (€4.66), ¤ 21221623 charge for temporary or Children from 6 – 11: 50c Work is currently in progress special exhibitions.

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Heritage Events Malta • In collaboration with Malta Tourism Authority Valletta National War Museum Tickets: Tour - Lm.170, The museum represents Performances vary accord- Malta’s military role under ing to production. British rule post the 1800’s, ¤ 21246389 especially during World War II. It holds numerous photos The Knights of Malta during the war, the Hospitaliers relic of Italian E-Boat and the In 1574, the building called Gloster Gladiator Faith. the Sacra Infermeria, was u Fort St Elmo,Valletta You haven’t experienced considered one of the best º Mon – Sun: 9am – 5pm Malta, until you’ve experi- hospitals in Europe. Visitors Tickets: Adults: Lm1 (€2.33), enced it UNDER SIEGE. can go back in time through Children 6 – 12: 25c (€0.58), Where else but in the Centre sights, sound and visual Students & Senior Citizens: of Valletta! This audio-visual & effects of the period. 50c (€1.25), Infants: Free multi lingual walk-through u The Mediterranean ¤ 21222430 takes you on an exhilarating Conference Centre, Hospital journey through time. You’ll Street, Valletta Lascaris War Rooms be attacked, you’ll find your- º Weekdays: 9.30am – Visitors can re-live on site self on a mighty Turkish war 4.30pm. Weekend & pub. what happened during galley and fight with the hols. 9.30am - 4pm. World War II in Malta and Knights of St. John against Tickets: Adults: Lm1.85, see the actual rooms where Turkish soldiers.You’ll experi- Children: 90c. Students & allied commanders such as ence the drama of the Great Senior Citiz. Lm1.25. Family Eisenhower and Seige in 1565. Face cannon Group Lm4.50. Special prices Montgomery used to con- shots and much much more... for large groups. duct their operations. u Café Premier Complex, ¤ 2559 5275 u Lascaris Ditch,Valletta Republic Square, Republic º Mon – Fri: 9am -3.30pm, Street, Valletta Sat/Sun: 9am – 12.30pm. º Mon-Sun from 10am. Public Holidays closed. Tickets: Adults: Lm3.50, Tickets: Adults: Lm1.75, Students: Lm2, Senior Citiz.. Children: 85c Lm2.95, Children Lm2.75. ¤ 21234936 ¤ 21237574, 21237574 The Malta Experience an St James Cavalier, Manoel Theatre audio-visual spectacular, Centre for Creativity One of the first Baroque retraces 7000 years of Built after the Great Siege to theatres built in Europe by Maltese history. Located serve as a raised gun-plat- the Grand Master Manoel within the bastion walls of form, nowadays it is the only de Vilhena. It is a work of art Fort St. Elmo.The 45 minute, Centre of Creativity in Malta because of its good acoustics fully digital show, is projected offering performances, art and aesthetics. on a 10 meter screen with exhibitions, concerts and u 115, Old Theatre Street, commentary in one of 12 artistic films. Valletta languages. The establishment u Lascaris Ditch,Valletta º Guided tours Mon – Fri: also includes a souvenir shop º 10am – 9pm. 10.15am, 11am, 11.45am, and a cafeteria overlooking Entrance to exhibitions is 12.30pm, 1.15pm, 2pm, the Grand Harbour. free. Performances vary 2.45pm, 3.30pm Sat: u St. Elmo Bastions, according to production. 10.15am, 11am, 11.45am, Mediterranean Str. Valletta ¤ 21223216 12.30pm ¤ 21243776 Events Malta - June 07 11

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Theatre Music Events Malta • In collaboration with Malta Tourism Authority

Lunchtime concerts Nani Celebration Concert Performances Concerts every Thursday at The Family Nani Concert pro- 12.30pm and Sunday 11am. gramme includes Agostino’s Grajjietna Proceeds go to the restoration Sinfonia in Do, Dr Paolo’s Il Ix-Xewkija tul iz-Zmien of the Church. Tickets from St Naufragio di S. Paolo, Paul’s An original musical, highlighting James Cavalier. Andasante per Archi, Antonio’s the history of the first village in u St Catherine of Italy Church, Tantum Ergo for Tenor & Strings Gozo, with the participation of Valletta (near Police Station) and Emanuele’s Sinfonia no. 1 various renowned singers. 21223200 u St Julian’s Parish Church u Pjazza San Gwanni l- ¤ º 22 June Battista, Xewkija, Gozo. Monday Ovations ¤ 21244473, 21238835 º 12, 13 June, 8pm A concert organized by the ¤ 21565093, 79565093 Malta Cultural Institute. Dress Kuncert Banda Mnarja code not in jeans. A concert by the Philarmonic Girls uThe Casino Maltese, Republic Society of Mnarja. A romantic comedy in Russian Street,Valletta. u Council Garden, Archbishop directed by Yuri Chulyukin. A º 4 June, 7pm. M. Camilleri Square, Nadur, naive and open hearted gradu- Tickets: Donation Gozo ate of a cooking school finds 25 June her first job. Soon she falls in ¤ 21338923 º love only to discover her ¤ 21558080 boyfriend has had a bet with his friends to win her heart. u Russian Cultural Centre, Valletta. º 20 June ¤ 21245168 Ggantija Alive 2007 An experience of performing arts, crafts, heritage and culture. Jose Carreras in Concert u Ggantija Neolithic Temples, A concert with guest soprano Xaghra, Gozo. Lydia Caruana and the Orkestra º 30 June, 3pm onwards Nazzjonali led by Marcelline Agius ¤ 21563737 and conducted by David Gimenez. u St George’s Square,Valletta Concerts/Live Gigs: º 8 June, 8.30pm Jazz Nights Tickets: Lm40, Lm50 Cawfra Jazz Quartet - Sammy ¤ 21316666, 21842538 Hayman (Pianoforte), Chris Porter (Double Bass), Simon Orchestral Concert – Good Vella (Fiddle), Gordon Bonello Causes Fund (Drums). Musicians welcome to The programme includes Light Brian Adams – Live in Malta come along, bring their instru- Cavalry, Rondo for Cello & Canadian rock singer, guitarist, ments and jam along. Orchestra, Hungarian Rhapsody, songwriter and photographer Ciao Fra Piano Bar ed Masquerade Suite and Capriccio will be visiting Malta for a live u concert. Bryan Adams is best Osteria, Xemxija Hill, St Paul's Espagnol.The orchestra is led by Marcelline Agius and conducted known for his singles 18 till I die Bay (Next Door to Beachaven). by Christopher Muscat. and Summer of ’69. º Every Friday. Opens at u The Palace Courtyard, u Luxol Grounds, Pembroke 8.30pm. Music starts from Valletta. º 28 June. Doors open at 10pm till late. º16 June 6.30pm ¤ 99458567 ¤ 21244473, 21238835 ¤ 27842583 for tickets. 12 Events Malta - June 07

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Events Malta • In collaboration with Malta Tourism Authority Festivals

Festivals Festival Folkloristiku Mediterranju Festival Folkloristiku A folkloristic festival organised Mediterranju by the Malta Council for Culture A folkloristic festival organised and the Arts by the Malta Council for Culture and the Arts u Floriana u Gharghur º 9, 10 June º 6 June ¤ 21245168 21245168 ¤ Victoria International 6th Annual Edition of the Arts Festival Gozo Trade Fair The 10th edition of the arts fes- The show will feature a wide tival will include Maltese or inter- variety of items including crafts, national artists almost every day furniture, financial services, local with brass ensembles, recitals products, information stalls, heat- with various instruments, choirs, ing and cooling systems, food classical and contemporary con- and confectionery stalls, cars, certs, literary evenings and Agricultural Fair swimming pools, aluminium operas. and Exhibition An exhibition of local products works, security systems, commu- 15 June – 22 July nications, home decorations and º with folk entertainment and real estate. There will also be a uVictoria, Gozo wine tasting. fun park for children. ¤ 21556377 u Pjazza Mons. Martin u Gozo Sports Complex, Camilleri, Nadur, Gozo Europe Street,Victoria, Gozo º 23, 24 June, 8am onwards º 7, 8, 9, 10 June.Thurs: 7pm – ¤ 21558080 10pm, Fri & Sat: 5pm–10pm, Sun: 10am–1pm, 5pm–10pm. Free Ix-Xalata tal-Festa Entrance A variety show and local food organised by the Nadur Local ¤ 21560252, 9977866 Council Gaiafest Festival u Gnien il-Kunsill, Nadur, Gozo of Holistic Living º 30 June, 8pm onwards The festival includes live bands, ¤ 21558080 dance, films, arts and crafts, talks and workshops, martial arts, L-Imnarja mal-Bajja stalls selling organic and natural A welcome to Summer Fete of products and services, massages folklore, entertainment and gas- and the like. tronomy, organised by the Gozo u Elysium Centre, Ghajn Cultural Council and the Munxar Tuffieha Road, Ghajn Tuffieha Traditional Local Activities Local Council Traditional pony races 7, 8, 9, 10 June. Open 5.30pm u Xlendi Bay, Gozo º Pjazza s-Salvatur, Ghasri, ¤ 21584473/4, 99829836 u º 30 June, 1 July, 8pm onwards Gozo. ¤ 21556125 Iklafest 2007 º 10 June, 1.30pm An evening of gastronomy and ¤ 21550137 music organised by the Local Council of Ghasri. Traditional Horse Parade u Pjazza s-Salvatur, Ghasri, u From Castelvenere Garden Gozo. till Pjazza San Gwanni l-Battista, º 8 June, 9pm Xewkija, Gozo Free Entrance º 17 June, 9am ¤ 21550137 ¤ 21558822 Events Malta - June 07 13

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Festivals Exhibitions Events Malta • In collaboration with Malta Tourism Authority Contemporary Art Exhibitions u Upper Galleries, St James An exhibition by Gaspare Cavalier,Valletta Cascio. Dates: Until 1 July ArtBox – Gallery of ºTill 17 June, 10am – 9pm u Heritage Malta Head Office Modern Art ¤ 21223200, 21223216 Premises Permanent international exhibi- Mon – Fri 8am till 4pm tion of paintings, ceramics, The Temples: Structures º photography, mixed media and and Stones ¤ 22954000, 22954300 jewellery by Belgians Tanja Van An exhibition of high contrast Poucke and Hilde Verbeke monotone prints by Gordon Fr Emmanuel Magri SJ: Maltese Barbara Attard Pettet Weston. Jesuit, Ethnographer, Archaeologist and Rosella Schembri, Swiss The Lobby, National Museum Katrin Grech, Austrian Hermine u The exhibition presents a tribute Sammut, Germans Ulrike Lotz of Archaeology to Fr Magri, who contributed to and Jorg Böttcher and English º Till 17 June, Mon – Sun 9am the development of archaeology Ivan C. Rodgers and Jacky till 7pm (last admission 6.30pm) in Malta.The exhibition consists of and Dereck R. Roberts. ¤ 21221623 artefacts Magri himself excavated, u Zeppi’s Pub, St Joseph one of them a copy of the origi- Square Qala, Gozo nal cippus. ºTues – Sat: 10am – 5pm, Sun u Inquisitor's Palace,Vittoriosa 9am – 12pm. º Till 29 July, 9am - 5pm (last ¤ 21560069, 21555051 admission at 4.30pm) ¤ 22954323 “Ë” An exhibition of abstract draw- ings by Caesar Attard showing his work from 1999 up to 2006. u Contemporary Hall, National Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta º Till 12 June. Mon – Sun 9am Battle of Angels till 5pm (last admission 4.30pm) An exhibition of paintings by Silent Warriors – The ¤ 21225769 Tonio Mallia. Chinese Terracotta Soldiers u Loggia, National Museum of The exhibition consists of 81 Picasso’s Laboratory Fine Arts,Valletta original artefacts, including 10 Edukarti (4th year B.ed Art Till 19 June, Mon – Sun 9am terracotta soldiers, 2 horses and Students) in collaboration with º till 5pm (last admission 4.30pm) a number of bronze and pottery MA students from Camberwell cooking utensils, personal orna- College of Arts in London are ¤ 21225769 ments, weapons, coins, terracotta presenting their work inspired animals and other artefacts from Picasso’s Les Demoiselles A Cross Section excavated in the last 30 years. of my Art life d’Avignon. The National Museum of An exhibition of watercolours u u Main & Terrace Hall, St Archaeology,Valletta James Cavalier,Valletta and other media by Mary Clare Till 31 July. Mon – Sun: 9am – Till 17 June, 10am – 9pm Albanozzo. Part of the proceeds º º 7pm (last admission 6.30pm) 21223200, 21223216 from the exhibition will be ¤ donated to Dar tal-Providenza Tickets: Adults: Lm3 (€6.99), and the Caritas Drug Program. Children under 12: Lm2 (€4.66), The Philosophical Brothel Students & Senior Citizens: Twelve artists, most of whom u Heritage Malta Head Office Lm2.50 (€5.82), Family Pack lecturers of the eight students Premises (2 adults & 2 children on week- from Edukarti, are also exhibiting º Till 1 July, Mon – Friday 8am ends & public holidays) Lm7 their work inspired from (€16.31). Picasso’s Les Demoiselles till 4pm d’Avignon. ¤ 22954000, 22954300 ¤ 21221623

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Events Malta • In collaboration with Malta Tourism Authority Exhibitions 42nd Open Annual Exhibition of Photography u Inquisitor’s Palace,Vittoriosa A photo exhibition organised by º 21 June - 16 September. Mon the Malta Photographic Society. – Sun 8am till 5pm (last admis- u The Italian Cultural Institute, sion 4.30pm) St George’s Square,Valletta ¤ 22954323 5 – 22 June º Generation ¤ 21221462 by Mark Gerada An Exhibition of Sculptures His first exhibition in Malta, the by Julie Apap 1 Australian artist displays his u Banca Giuratale, Independence childhood memories through Square,Victoria, Gozo collages made by his canvases 6 - 30 June. Mon – Fri: 8am and old photographs taken by º his father and grandfather in the to 4.30pm, Sat: 8am – 12pm, 1970’s. Caravaggio in Salt 1pm – 4pm, Sun: 9am – 12pm u Main Hall, St James Cavalier An exhibition of salt works pro- ¤ 21556125 º 22 June - 5 Aug, 10am–9pm duced by members of the police 21223200, 21223216 force depicting some of Go Fish ¤ Caravaggio’s works. The first solo exhibition by Jackie Layers u Inquisitor’s Palace,Vittoriosa Roberts of artistic metalwork Julian Calabrese was born in UK º Till 31 August. Mon – Sun celebrating marine life portray- of Celtic and Italian ancestry. 8am till 5pm (last admission ing giant psychedelic sea horses, This rich mix, together with his electrifying rays and menacing inspiration from working in film, 4.30pm) molluscs. 22954323 theatre and design fields, has ¤ u art… e Gallery, 1 Library Str, stimulated him in creating a Silver Filigree Victoria, Gozo (near Oratorju unique style and approach to his An exhibition of Silver Filigree Dun Bosco) work. organised by the Gozo School of º 9 June - 5 July. Mon – Sat: u Gallery G's exhibition halls, Art 9.30am–12.15pm, Fri: 5pm–7pm no 4, Sr Ugo Mifsud Street, Lija u Banca Giuratale, Independence (other times by appointment) Bus No: 41, 49, 54, 55, 58 Square,Victoria, Gozo ¤ 79562753, 99804774 º 30 June - September. Mon to º 1 - 3 June. Mon – Fri: 8am to Fri 9am – 5pm, Sat 9.30am – 4.30pm, Sat: 8am – 12pm, 1pm – Voyage & Voir:Travellers of 12.30pm 4pm, Sun: 9am – 12pm the Grand Tour ¤ 21421984/5 21556125 Exhibition organised by Heritage ¤ Malta and the Comune A Tale of Consequent Palazzolo Acreide as part of EU Diversity Most Parallels programme Interreg IIIA Italia – work Surreal and An exhibition of paintings by Malta. Damian Ebejer featuring some uThe Malta Maritime Museum, prismatic of his recent and some earlier Vittoriosa works too including life size sam- 15 June - 30 September. Mon Exhibition of paintings by º Joseph Barbara. This exhibi- ples and photographic repro- – Sun 8am till 5pm (last admis- ductions of his ceiling and mural tion is being held at Nuvo Art artistic renderings. sion 4.30pm) & Dine Restaurant (German u Gallery G's exhibition halls, ¤ 22954323 food) no 4, Sr Ugo Mifsud Street, Lija Goya’s Disparates u 102, Triq iz-Zonqor, Bus No: 41, 49, 54, 55, 58 Marsascala. An exhibition of Goya’s original º 2 - 22 June. Mon to Fri 9am engravings organised by º l - 15th June. Open – 5pm, Sat 9.30am – 12.30pm Heritage Malta and the Spanish everyday except Monday ¤ 21421984/5 Embassy in Malta. from 7 till late.

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Eating Out Events Malta • In collaboration with Malta Tourism Authority Fusion 4 Set within the fortification The Kitchen walls of Valletta, the place This is one of the top offers a unique experience restaurants on the island. and atmosphere for a Owned by international romantic night out. award-winning Chef Mark International food offered Gauci and his partner on the menu with a differ- Nadja, this is the kind of ence. place that makes you want u Triq il-Kavallier San to return. Discover a mini- Gwann, Valletta malist yet comforting ¤ 21225255, 99335255 environment, an atmosphere that only few places La Zucca on the island can create. A cute small restaurant in Reservation recommend- the heart of Valletta oppo- ed. site the Church of St Paul Lunch:Wednesday-Sunday offering pizza, pasta and sal- Dinner: Monday-Sunday ads. Ideal for an intimate u 210, Tower Road, night out. Sliema, Malta. u StSend Paul’s your Street,comments Valletta to ¤ 21311112, 99455650 ¤ [email protected] De Robertis The restaurant is on the terrace of a 16th century Terrace Al Fresco Palazzo formerly known as Visit The Terrace Al Fresco Palazzo Xara. It has breath- and savour one of our BBQ taking views of the Valletta nights overlooking the pic- harbours and Valletta itself turesque valley of the Village till Floriana. It is also opened of Mellieha, It is an ideal place for lunch. to relax and chill out fol- u Castille Hotel, Castille Enjoy Chinese food at it's lowed by live entertainment. Square,Valletta. best. Open for lunch from u Adenau Street, Melleiha ¤ 21220173, 21243677 Wed - Sun. Ta’ Xbiex closed ¤ (+356) 21523 912 on Monday. St. Andrew’s Del Borgo closed on Tuesday.We serve An old place situated in the buffet and set menus, take- Mirabelle Restaurant heart of Birgu near the away and delivery. In the hub of Bugibba, the Inquisitor’s Palace. It is an u Pavillion Abate Rigord restaurant offers seating ideal place for a chill out Str, Ta' Xbiex indoors and outdoors. with friends or loved one. º Wed - Sun Good services and prices. A Excellent wine menu and ¤ 21317342, 79493380 good stop for a group of unusual platters and friends. desserts. u Pavillon Palace St u Misrah il-Bajja ta’ u Tower of St John Street, Andrew's Rd, St Andrews Bugibba, Bugibba Birgu. º Wed - Sun ¤ 21572163 ¤ 21803710 ¤ 21370403, 99868017

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Events Malta • In collaboration with Malta Tourism Authority Eating Out

Manchuria Restaurant Acclaimed northern Chinese food, served in sensational surroundings beside the yacht marina on the grand Harbour at the Vittoriosa Waterfront. Indoor and outdoor dining. Excellent wine list, draught beers. Get a FREE beer or soft drink with your meal when presenting this advert. Il-Kartell Restaurant u Old Treasury Building, An old rustic restaurant Vittoriosa Waterfront Birgu. made up from three boat º Open 7 days 11.30am till houses facing Marsalforn late. Bay. The cuisine is mainly ¤ 21807230, 99293645 Mediterranean including Maltese and Gozitan food. Cosy atmosphere and excellent waiting service. Food available for coeliacs. u Bakery Street, Marsalforn, Gozo. ¤ 21556918, 79001965 Located right on the Portomaso yacht marina, Café Jubilee namaste offers the highest Just in front of the Victoria level of Indian cuisine to be market, the cafeteria is the found on the Maltese ideal place after a day out in Islands. the Cittadella. The menu Cool ambience with a fan- varies from bread, salads, pies, tastic selection of Indian home-made ice-cream to Gastronomy. original speciality of the day. uPortomaso Marina, u 8, Independence Square, Portomaso, St. Julian’s Victoria, Gozo ¤ 21378202, 99424989 ¤ 21558921 Events Malta - June 07 17 18 Nightlife 23/5/07 16:34 Page 1

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whose traditional boats are Classical & Jazz Night Life housed just below the restau- If you’re a music buff or just sim- rants. The bay is particularly ply wish to have a special, musical attractive at night and as a venue night out, you’ll be spoilt for for open-air dining. choice. The Islands not only host several major musical festivals, but they also offer weekly musical events. (see page 12) Folk & Band Music Band music is one of the most popular traditions on the Islands. Every town and village Paceville has at least one, usually two, St Julian’s and Paceville are Malta’s band clubs. Band music is taken main nightlife areas. Paceville lies seriously here, and is the main- on the hill between Spinola Bay stay of many open-air and St George’s Bay. It is the events.The highlight of the year scene of Malta’s year-round for band music is the parish nightlife and offers leisure, enter- Casino festa. If this is your style of tainment and dining to suit all Everyone has to have an music, you’ll find a variety of tastes. There is plenty to choose evening’s flutter once in a band marches and performanc- from: Paceville has the latest in while. And there is no better es throughout the year in vari- club DJ music, as well as piano time than on holiday. Malta ous locations. (see page 15) bars, an elegant casino and has several excellent casinos. superb restaurants. The casino is Choose from an elegant colo- in Villa Dragonara, once the pri- nial-style villa, an ultra modern vate home of a 19th century hotel complex, or a restored Maltese aristocrat. 17th century, harbour-side palace. All provide great entertainment whether you’re new to the tables or have tried your luck before.

Valletta Waterfront by night St. Julian’s Fridays at Gianpula Valletta Waterfront St Julian’s is now an extension of u Gianpula, Limits of Rabat The Valletta Waterfront, in Sliema although it started off as a Tickets: Lm2.50, Lm7 member- Floriana, is Grand Master Pinto's small fishing port, based on ship lasting till September baroque Wharf built in the 18th Century. It has been thoroughly Spinola and Balluta Bays. Like 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 June, 6 July Sliema, it is now a major residen- º renovated into an entertain- tial and tourist centre, and home ¤ 99472133 ment area. It is currently being to some of Malta’s newest hotels. Reflex 80’s used as a popular venue with a St Julian’s merges with Paceville, concentration of upmarket bars Malta’s main nightlife centre u Gianpula, Limits of Rabat and restaurants after a recent where there are clubs, casinos Tickets: Lm2.50 thorough restoration process. and numerous restaurants, cafes º 2 June International names such as and bars. Picturesque Spinola ¤ 99472133 Hard Rock Cafe operate in the Bay is still used by fishermen area. 18 you’re virtually there!

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Kids Splash and Fun today. One can visit Popeye’s Situated in Bahar Ic-Caghaq, the only Village and get a feel of what it place on the island that offers a fun was like to be in the movie.There Mediterraneo packed day for kids. With water is a bar and restaurant, souvenir Marine Park slides, shoots and a dinosaur park, shop and even a kid’s amusement The marine park has an array of this is a great day out for the family. park. Also animation, an audio animals ranging from dolphins to Situated on the sea shore it offers a visual show and even a boat trip! parrots.There is a dolphin show, large pool area for relaxing along Anchor Bay Leisures Ltd, Mellieha a sealion show and a very enter- with a snack bar, there is also ample 21524782/3/4 taining parrot show. If this is not parking space offered. The great ¤ enough to keep you busy, then thing is that there is Mediterraneo Playmobil Fun Park you have the opportunity of a Marine Park next door which can This is a real treat for all children. lifetime - swimming with dol- also be included in the days itinerary. Playmobil has a factory in Malta phins! A unique experience Popeye’s Village that now has a fun park open to offered to able swimmers. visitors, you can even organise a Mediterraneo also offer an inter- The old classic movie from 1980 birthday party there! active programme which allows with Robin Williams as Popeye, Playmobil Malta Ltd. HF80, you to get up close and personal was filmed in Malta.The whole vil- u with the various animals at the lage was built purposely for the Industrial Estate, Hal-Far, BBG 06. park! movie and still remains there ¤ (+356) 22242445

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Events Malta • In collaboration with Malta Tourism Authority Gardens Lower Barrakka Gardens Gardens The gardens are part of St Christopher’s Bastion and have a view of the harbour. At their center is a small Greek-style folly built in memory of Governor Sir Alexander Ball, who led the siege against the French in 1800 and subsequently became Palazzo Parisio Britain’s first civil commissioner 19th century Maltese Palace, of Malta. The French during the home of the Marquis Scicluna 1798-1800 siege cultivated family, with a history, architec- these gardens, like many of ture and interior unique in Valletta’s open spaces. Malta. A glorious showcase of Maltese and Italian craftsman- San Anton Gardens Hastings Gardens ship with an ornate gilded, mir- Definately the most popular of From the National Museum of rored ballroom reminiscent of all gardens in the Maltese Fine Arts, it is well worth taking Versailles. islands. This botanical garden a stroll through the nearby u Palazzo Parisio, Naxxar found in Attard was laid out by Hastings Gardens, named after NXR 1700 Grand Master Antoine de Paule a former Governor General, º Open Mon-Fri 9am-4pm to complement his summer the Marquess of Hastings (except public hols.) Tickets: residence “San Anton Palace”, (1824-26). Adults Lm2.25, Student & today used as the president’s Children Lm1.75 Argotti Botanical 21412461 residence. You can relax in this Gardens ¤ garden that opens from 9am to 5pm daily and enjoy the lovely In 1805 the British governor duck ponds and fountains in the appointed a Carmelite friar, heart of this peaceful place. Malta’s first professor of natural history. He assembled the Upper Barrakka plants in Floriana’s Mall and 50 Gardens years later they were moved to This is one of two gardens, one the site of the present Argotti named Upper Barrakka and the Gardens, then the preserve of a other Lower Barrakka, facing deceased knight. the Grand Harbour in Valletta. Both offer a panoramic view of Buskett Gardens the Grand Harbour.The Upper No more than 2kms from Palazzo Parisio Gardens Barrakka Gardens offer the Dingli Cliffs, sitting under the These privately owned gardens best view since they’re more watchful eye of Cardinal Grand rank amongst the finest in centered and at a much higher Master de Verdalle’s summer Malta and have seasonal appeal level.The garden was the gift of retreat, are Buskett Gardens. all year round. The two classic, an eighteenth-century knight. Panoplies of foliage spread their baroque walled gardens are a The Anglican Garrison Church shade over the valley floor, pro- charming mixture of Italian partly intrudes upon it.The gar- viding a welcome respite symmetry and Mediterranean den is built on top of a demi- against the heat of summer. colour and perfumes. bastion. The Grand Harbour There are orange and cypress u Palazzo Parisio, Naxxar side of the Gardens is sur- trees, irregular cacti, leguminous NXR 1700 rounded by a wrought-iron carobs, aromatic firs and the º Open Mon-Fri 9am-4pm fence.The view of the Harbour Judas tree, which foretells (except public hols.) Tickets: from this vantage point is mag- Easter with its pink blossom Adults Lm2.25, Student & nificent and many people spend (this is said to be the tree from Children Lm1.75 hours taking in the site. which Judas hung himself). ¤ 21412461 21

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Diving Meldives Diving Centre Learn to dive in the crystal clear Scuba diving for everybody. From waters and explore another complete beginners to instructor world with Diveshack. Diveshack Captain Morgan level. Try-a-dive sessions, PADI and courses are certified by PADI Cruises BSAC courses starting daily. Our (Professional Association of Join us on one of our Cruises: regular programmes include: Boat, Diving Instructors).They offer Round Malta visiting Comino night, wreck, cave, reef and wall dives. all types of courses, underwater Blue Lagoon, Fernandes Gozo photographer, wreck diver, So come and talk to us today to find underwater naturalist and diving & Comino, Gozo or Malta Jeep out more. E-mail: meldives@wal- Safaris, Sailing Adventures, instructor to name a few. donet..net..mt All courses are multi-lingual, Traditional Harbour Cruises Tunny Net Lido Complex, and UnderWater Safaris. u Diveshack is a 5 Star PADI u Captain Morgan Cruises Marfa Road, Mellieha Bay, Instructor Development Dolphin Court, Tigne Seafront Mellieha, MLH-02 Center. Sliema º Mon - Sat: from 8.30am - u 14a, Qui-Si-Sana, Sliema,. ¤ 23463333 4.30pm. Sundays closed. º Open 7 day a week. ¤ 356 21522595 ¤ 21338558

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Events Malta • In collaboration with Malta Tourism Authority Re-Enactments

Noon-day Gun Firing Re-Enactments A 19th century re-created event Sport of the daily ritual when time was Horse Races In Guardia - Knights of St. marked by the firing of cannon. Cheval Francais Semi-Finals of John military parades Location is easily reached on French horses racing for Final A 40-min show with 90 officers foot from the main bus station Bronze 1 & Final Bronze 2 and men-at-arms dressed in following directional signs. u Marsa Race Track period costume performing a u Old Saluting Battery,Valletta º 1 June, 7pm series of military drills in the fort 12.pm sharp daily, guided including marching, changing of º ¤ 21223802, 21224800 tours all day on the hour the guard, musketry and gun- Horse Race nery drill. Victorian Military The SSANG YONG Challenge u Fort St. Elmo,Valletta Re-enactments Cup for Trotters Finals for º 3, 10, 24 June.Tickets: At the Fort Rinella was built in 1878 for French horses competing in the gate. Adults Lm2 (€4.66), the world’s largest cannon ever 2,140m race. Chidren from 6 – 12: 50c built which is still in site. Visitors u Marsa Race Track (€1.16), Students Lm1 (€2.33). to this fort are taken on an ani- º 3 June, 2pm Group tickets at reduced price mated tour comprising the firing ¤ 21223802, 21224800 from the Ministry for Tourism & of a period cannon, musketry Culture, 172 Melita Str, Valletta. fire, military signalling, bayonet Horse Race fighting and period military food. ¤ 23696073 Visitors are also allowed to fire a French horses racing for the cannon or a soldier’s musket. Final Premier, Final Gold, Final Alarme! Silver and Final Bronze 1 & Final u Fort Rinella, Kalkara Bronze 2 A 55-min performance showing 2.30pm daily for re-enact- a military encounter between º u Marsa Race Track Napoleonic and Maltese troops ments. Guided tours provided all º 10 June, 2pm during the blockade of 1798 - day on the hour from 10am – 21223802, 21224800 1800. 4pm, except on Public Holidays ¤ u Fort St. Elmo,Valletta Tickets: Adults Lm5, Senior 17 June.Tickets: At the gate. Citizens & Students Lm4.50, º Children under 16 Lm3.50. Adults Lm2 (€4.66), Chidren Family Ticket (2 adults + 3 chil- from 6 – 12: 50c (€1.16), dren): Lm8 Students Lm1 (€2.33). Group Guided Tours only: Adults Lm3, tickets at reduced price from the Senior Citizens & Students Ministry for Tourism & Culture at Lm2.50, Children under 16 172 Melita Street,Valletta Lm1.50. ¤ 23696073 ¤ 21800992, 21809713

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