With regret, this month’s article will be the last in this series, at least for the time being. I am instead planning to focus any spare time on a new project, which involves extensive research...

Years ago, it was common to pass through villages in the evening, around Malta and Gozo and see entire families relaxing while enjoying a chat with their neighbors on the doorstep. Most of the time,...

The last Garden Party in honour of the Queen I had attended in Mauritius was in April, 1987. The weather was awful and the parking area had turned into slush and mud as it had been raining hard that...

The X Din l-Art Helwa Architectural Heritage Award Scheme for 2014 is now open for entries.  The Award Scheme is an initiative set up by the organisation to encourage architectural excellence in...

I was happy to be back from the States just in time for the final Bir Miftuh Concerto All’ Italiana by the Arianna Art Ensemble whose origins lie in Sicily, an evening made possible mainly by...

Justine Lanzon and Dael Scerri, both members of Alegria, Academia de Baile Flamenco and Alegria Dance Company won first prize in an International Dance Competition held at The Palace Hotel, Sliema as...

Flamenco, renowned for its heated passion and vibrant beats will be living up to its reputation with a workshop by Puerto Flamenco between 30 June and 11 July.   Puerto Flamenco, consisting...

Malta participated in the VII Moya – Museum of Young Art Annuale 2014 which was held in the Palais Schonborn under the patronage of the mayor of Vienna Dr Michael Haupl and H.E. Mr Keith...

On Sunday, 6 July 1614 a fleet of 60 Ottoman galleys approached Saint Thomas Bay and landed a horde of corsairs who proceeded to attack Żejtun. The Old Parish Church of Saint Catherine, now known as...

On Saturday 5 July 2014, between 08:30 and 13:30, Wirt iż-Żejtun will be holding its second national symposium which will mark the 400th year anniversary from the Turkish raid that took place on the...