FEAST OF CHRIST THE REDEEMER 12/03/2010
The Feast of Chrsit The Redeemer is celebrated in the harbour town of Senglea in Mata.
For more info kindly contact Christ the Redeemer, Senglea , Malta 21827203
A THREE DAY CULTURAL FESTIVAL "IS-SAGRA TA' SAN GIRGOR" 12/03/2010 - 14/03/2010
The Kercem Local Council is organising the second edition of a three day cultural festival "Is-Sagra ta' San Girgor". The festival is going to be held in Kercem, Gozo between Friday 12th and Sunday 14th March 2010, and the activities are aimed for all the family. On Friday night, the Kercem Parish Church is going to host a “Notte Gregoriana” which includes a concert of Gregorian Chants by a choir led by Maestro John Galea. During the same activity, the Superintendence of Cultural Heritage is going to make the official presentation on the prehistoric tombs of Kercem which were found recently. An exhibition of this founding is going to be inaugurated afterwards by the Minister for Gozo in the church annexe. On site visit of the prehistoric site will be possible. Saturday morning is going to be dedicated to two cultural tours of the Parochial Sanctuary of Kercem starting at 10.00am. Those attending may book this free tour by calling the Kercem Local Council offices or by email. The activities on Sunday morning will start at 10.00am and include the “Festival tad-Djaletti u Ghana” hosted by Miriam Cassar of VersAghtini, and a “Classical Motor Show” by the Old Motors Club. These events will be held in the main streets of Kercem. A particular “Gozitan Traditional Lunch” will be served on Sunday noon, during which Gozitan folk group “Tar-Rahal” will also participate. Those interested are urged to call the Kercem Local Council office on 21563666 / 79299095 or by email kercem.lc@gov.mt to book their seat. Tickets are selling at the price of €15.
ALARME RE-ENACTMENTS 14/03/2010
ALARME is a military re-enactment that portrays the historic and turbulent tenure of Malta by the French troops, following Napoleon’s landing and conquest of Malta (1798 – 1800).
The story recounts the landing of the French troops - the subsequent administration of the Maltese Islands by the new Republican government - the rebellion of the Maltese that led to the blockade of the French troops inside the harbour towns.-the surrender of the French troops at the hands of the British. The re-enactment lasts 50 minutes.
Tickets at the Gate:
Adults : Euro 5
Children (6 – 12 years) and Students: Euro 3
BOV OPERA FESTIVAL 17/03/2010 – 24/03/2010
The month of March at the Manoel Theatre is synonymous with the BOV Opera festival. This year The Manoel Theatre presents yet another series of fresh and exciting operas for this annual event. The Manoel Theatre will stage its own opera production on the 17th and 19th of March, featuring a selection of Malta's best singers and the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Brian Schembri. This will be a double-bill opera night, consisting of 'Aleko' by Rachmaninov and 'Il Cambiale di Matrimonio' by Rossini.On the 20th March there will be a vocal recital by highly talented young Maltese singers, featuring operatic arias in Sala Isouard. Handel's 'Alcina' will be staged on the 22nd and 24th of March. This opera will be produced and performed by the Weiner Akademie, conducted by Maurice van Lieshout.
FEAST OF ST JOSEPH 19/03/2010
The Feast of St. Joseph is celebrated in the town of Rabat in Malta. It is also a Public Holiday.
For more infor kindly contact St. Joseph Parish Church Rabat Malta on 035621454594
GIGI D' AGOSTINO 20/03/2010
Known for his unique style of music, the legendary Gigi D'Agostino is back on our islands thanks to Dynamic Promotions. He will rock the crowd with tunes including "L'Amour Toujours", "The Riddle" "La Passion" " Un Giorno Credi" and many more. Gigi D'Agostino will be the special guest at a party hosted at SKY CLUB - Malta on Saturday 20th March.
Tickets at €20 and VIPS at €30 will be out soon. For more information: +356 79476157.
AFM MILITARY BAND DISPLAY 26/03/2010
The Armed Forces of Malta Military Band will leave City Gate at 10:00hrs, pass through Republic Street and head towards St. Georges square. Once there, there the AFM Military Band will perform a display of 45 minutes and the band will then head back to City Gate.
Venue : Valletta City Gate
OPERETTA "SCUGNIZZA" 27/03/2010
An evening of entertainment and good music is guaranteed with the operetta 'Scugnizza'. Following the huge success in previous years, the Valletta Dramatic Company will bring to the Manoel Theatre this operetta which will surely be received well by the audience.
HOLY WEEK AND EASTER 28/03/2010- 04/04/2010
Good Friday and Easter are celebrated in Malta in a liturgical and ceremonially prominent manner. On Palm Sunday, one may assist to the liturgical rites that usher in Holy Week. On Thursday evening and Friday morning, churches have their paintings draped over in purple or black velvet. The Maltese folk turn out in their thousands to visit and pray in seven different churches as traditionally observed. On Good Friday, late afternoon, some 17 different towns and villages commemorate the Passion of the Christ by an organised and very solemn procession of statues. Each of these statues represents a particular episode in the Passion of the Christ and is carried by pallbearers. Between one statue and another (some ten in all) participants are dressed as biblical characters who take part in the procession in a dignified manner. Many processions include men in penitence bearing a cross and sometimes dragging chains as well tied to their bare feet as penitence. Easter manifests itself in a happier and festive mood. The Statue of the Risen Christ signifies the last act of the Passion of the Christ - Christ triumphant over death. This time all will rejoice to the commemoration that ‘Christ is Risen from the Dead'. Tradition dictates that children carry their Easter pastry (figolla) to be blessed by the statue of the Risen Christ. Easter is a demarcation line in the calendar of Malta's seasonal calendar as it heralds the beginning of Spring.