MUST-SEE EVENTS IN THE MALTESE ISLANDS - 2007
JANUARY 2007
Epiphany Concert
The National Orchestra at the Grand Council Chamber at The Palace, Valletta. Organised by the Malta Council for Culture and the Arts. More information from tel. no: (+356) 21 245168 or email: info@maltaculture.com.
Song for Europe Festival
A two-day festival leading to the selection of a Maltese song for the Eurovision Song Contest. Organised by the Malta Council for Culture and the Arts. More information from tel. no: (+356) 21 245168.
Lunchtime Concerts
Every Wednesday between January and May. Organised by the Malta Council for Culture and the Arts. More information from tel. no: (+356) 21 245168 or email: info@maltaculture.com.
FEBRUARY 2007
Carnival
14 – 20 February
Valletta, Gozo, Floriana and other villages in a feast of joyful participation and grotesque floats. Organised by the Malta Council for Culture and the Arts. More information from tel. no: (+356) 21 245168.
MARCH 2007
Mediterranean Food Festival
Malta has always been a focal point for recipes derived and imported from all over the Mediterranean. It is therefore appropriate that Malta host this festival where one is given the chance to savour a variety of Mediterranean food and experience a cross-fertilisation of culinary information through food tasting and the expertise of foreign and local chefs. Organised by the Malta Tourism Authority. More information from tel. no: 21 381932 or email: events@visitmalta.com. product video
Freedom Day Regatta
31 March
At the Grand Harbour in Valletta. Organised by the Malta Council for Culture and the Arts. More information from tel. no: (+356) 21 245168 or email: info@maltaculture.com.
MAY 2007
Malta Fireworks Festival
A number of fireworks factories will be working together towards an unforgettable and spectacular evening of fireworks, as part of celebrations for Malta’s entry in the European Union. Organised by the Malta Tourism Authority. More information from tel. no: 21 381932 or email: events@visitmalta.com. ritregistratiesysteem
Folk Singers’ Festival
3rd weekend of May
At the Argotti Gardens, Floriana - a jamboree of local and Mediterranean folk singing and music. Organised by the Malta Council for Culture and the Arts. More information from tel. no: (+356) 21 245168 or email: info@maltaculture.com.
JUNE 2007
Mnarja
28 and 29 June
An assortment of folk singing, traditional food, an agrarian fair and music. Organised by the Malta Council for Culture and the Arts. More information from tel. no: (+356) 21 245168 or email: info@maltaculture.com.
Festival Malta ’07
June – September
Organised by the Malta Council for Culture and the Arts. More information from tel. no: (+356) 21 245168 or email: info@maltaculture.com.
JULY 2007
Malta Jazz Festival
3rd weekend of July
Three nights of jazz played by world-renowned players within the unique setting of the Grand Harbour, Valletta. Organised by the Malta Council for Culture and the Arts. More information from tel. no: (+356) 21 245168.
AUGUST 2007
Junior Song for Europe
A festival of songs written by under 15-year-olds leading to the selection of a Maltese song which will represent Malta in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest. Organised by the Malta Council for Culture and the Arts. More information from tel. no: (+356) 21 245168 or email: info@maltaculture.com. motorbike games
Victory Day
7 and 8 September
Commemoration of victory celebrations in the 1565 and 1943 Victory Regatta at the Grand Harbour, Valletta. Organised by the Malta Council for Culture and the Arts. More information from tel. no: (+356) 21 245168 or email: info@maltaculture.com.
Independence Concert
Commemorating Malta’s acquisition of Independence on the 21st September, 1964. The concert is preceded by Pontifical High Mass at St John’s Co-Cathedral, Valletta. Organised by the Malta Council for Culture and the Arts. More information from tel. no: (+356) 21 245168 or email: info@maltaculture.com. okidata printer cartridges, and.
OCTOBER 2007
Malta Historic Cities Festival
This festival will include musical concerts, recitals, Maltese and foreign folk music as well as theatrical performances in a number of historic cities. Organised by the Malta Tourism Authority. More information from tel. no: 21 381932 or email: events@visitmalta.com.
NOVEMBER 2007
International Choir Festival
This four-day festival of music is open to male, female and mixed choirs from all over the world and held at the Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta. Organised by the Malta Tourism Authority. More information from tel. no: 21 381932 or email: events@visitmalta.com.
DECEMBER 2007
Republic Day
13 December
Commemoration of Malta becoming a Republic in Valletta. Organised by the Malta Council for Culture and the Arts. More information from tel. no: (+356) 21 245168 or email: info@maltaculture.com.
Christmas Activities
Popular celebrations of the birth of Christ in Valletta and in village centres. Organised by the Malta Council for Culture and the Arts. More information from tel. no: (+356) 21 245168 or email: info@maltaculture.com.
