The Phoenicia Malta will soon commemorate a landmark moment in Maltese history with a sumptuous banquet.

On Friday, 20 September, the hotel's iconic Grand Ballroom will host an evening that will recreate the splendour of the state banquet held within the same venue on the eve of Independence Day in 1964.

Marking this pivotal moment in national history, the original banquet was attended by the then-prime minister and other dignitaries, including the late Duke of Edinburgh.

Sixty years later, the chef team at The Phoenicia Malta have meticulously recreated the exact menu from the 1964 banquet, offering attendees at this exclusive event a rare chance to step back in time to savour the same exquisite dishes as those presented on that historic evening.

Starting with a Welcome Drinks reception in the Maryanski Porch, the night of sophisticated nostalgia will continue with a four-course meal paired with fine wines and entertainment in the Grand Ballroom. The black tie event will also feature a display of memorabilia from the original Independence celebration exhibited on the Maryanski Porch, allowing guests to reflect on Malta's journey over the past six decades.

"The Phoenicia Malta's Grand Ballroom has borne witness to many significant events throughout the hotel's long history on the island, including this milestone moment in Malta's remarkable journey to independence," says The Phoenicia Malta general manager, Robyn Pratt, adding that the hotel will make a generous donation to the Malta Community Chest Fund Foundation to mark the occasion.

Meanwhile, mirroring the event in 1964, The Phoenicia Malta's Independence Day Banquet expects to welcome dignitaries, government officials and key figures from various sectors among its esteemed guests, including the President of Malta, Myriam Spiteri Debono.

"This banquet is not only a tribute to the past, but a celebration of Malta's progress and achievements," confirms Pratt. "It will gather together prominent members of the community for a unique networking opportunity, in an atmosphere alive with cultural heritage and passion for Malta - just as it must have been 60 years ago."

The Phoenicia Malta Independence Day Banquet will be held on Friday, 20 September from 7.30pm in the Maryanski Porch and Grand Ballroom. Due to high demand and the limited number of seats available, guests are encouraged to reserve their tickets early, via https://bit.ly/IndependenceDayBanquet.

Tickets are priced at €130 per person, with seating arranged in tables of 10 and the option to reserve corporate tables or individual seats.