Events

Imnarja Folk Festival

Imnajra: the folk feast (on rabbits too)

Imnarja is one folk festival that’s not manufactured. It’s an age-old tradition still living on.

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Fireworks are fine.  But the point of petards?

A Problem with Petards?

Some say that Malta is made for summer and summer for Malta. But does it have to be made for noisy petards (murtali)?

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How much cash will change hands at the Malta Trade Fair 2011?

Fair Trade @ Malta Trade Fair 2011

Malta Trade Fair round again. Fair trade? If we flock there each year in our thousands, there must be some bargains!

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The Barbarossa Project, Malta Arts Festival, 2011

The Arts’ Director: insider view of the Malta Arts Festival 2011

Malta Arts Festival 2011 is here again. What to expect this year? Main man, Festival Director Mario Frendo, gives us the low down.

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Tribali at Earth Garden

Earth Garden 2011: music, art, chill-out festival

For a feel-good factor and festival atmosphere second to none, pitch up at Earth Garden, Malta’s only chill-out music and arts festival.

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medieval knights

Caught on film: Mdina Medieval festival

Thinking of going to Mdina Medieval Festival, Sunday 8th? Watch this for a taster. If you’re not in Malta right now, don’t worry, they’ll all be back next year this time for a re-run.

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Mdina Medieval Festival

Mdina Medieval Festival, 7-8 May

It’s that time of year for medieval madness in Mdina. Kids love it, and adults get to be kids. Whatever the weather, go enjoy!

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A Passion for Plate and Palate

Something of a week for gastronomes… the best of both worlds if you’re a foodie as Maltese raw ingredients meet Italian culinary know-how in a ‘degustation’ event on 13 & 14 April.

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Strawberry fields forever

A record-breaking strawberry gateau and a cupcake competition. What more excuse do you need to get yourself to the Mgarr Strawberry Festival this Sunday, 10th April?

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Water, water everywhere but Malta

Countries bordering the Sahara have more water per capita than we do! Malta’s water shortage is its silent crisis. Learn more about our options and strategies.

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Malta, same as it ever was for tourists?

Malta puts out a YouTube clip showing shiny, happy tourists holidaying here now, Libya crisis or not.

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The Long March for Charity

No gain without pain: Brandon Pace is off on a 27-hour, non-stop charity walk round Malta to raise money for a project in Guatemala.

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Feast & Frescoes

A far cry from summer festas, the feast of Ħal Millieri chapel is a delight and a chance to see some of Malta’s rare medieval frescoes. Open day at the chapel, 27 March.

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Patches artisan market: no filigree in sight!

Malta’s contemporary artisans are an innovative, entrepreneurial bunch even if they’re mostly labouring away at home. Patches gives them a chance to shine.

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