Malta’s village feasts are as unique and as extravagant as they get… so what better way to stand out than with a flying drummer? TikToks uploaded by user festi_ta_malta6 from Żurrieq’s Santa Katarina feast this week have gone viral in the last couple of days, with one of them amassing over 51,000 views in less … Continued
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Another festa-related national record was broken this week, this time from a house in Żabbar. In a series of photos shared yesterday, The Malta Records unveiled what has been confirmed as the biggest palju (damask banner) on the island, one dedicated to the Madonna tal-Grazzja (Our Lady of Graces). Breaking an existing record, the palju … Continued
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Hold on to your pint glasses, Malta! The Farsons Beer Festival is making a grand return to its OG spot in Ta’ Qali this year. Yep, you heard it right! The recently revamped National Park will be buzzing with beer lovers from Thursday 25th July to Saturday 3rd August. And guess what? Entry is totally … Continued
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A Maltese hotel has been featured in a Forbes article titled, “Six European Hotels Where The Luxury Is Unmistakably Local.” The destination is none other than the Cugó Gran Macina boutique hotel, located on the Senglea waterfront, renowned for its distinctive design. This hotel is a 16th-century fort transformed into a luxury destination, offering panoramic … Continued
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One of Malta’s most popular summer festivals, Earth Garden is currently taking place in Ta’ Qali, promoting local artists on six different stages. You might just smell some cannabis in the area too. Taking place from 6th to 9th June, the festival coincided with the day Malta will be voting in the European Parliament and … Continued
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The 11th edition of Festa Fjuri is back and bigger than ever. Organised by the Iklin Local Council, the event will take place on Saturday 25th May. This year you can expect 7,000 pots of petunia, a number of activities, entertainment by Saint Pius X Musical Society of Ħal Lija, a concert by the Spiteri … Continued
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In the coming days, the Cat Feeders Regulations 2024 will come into effect, providing guidelines for individuals caring for stray cats. This announcement was made by Minister Anton Refalo, accompanied by Parliamentary Secretaries Alicia Bugeja Said and Alison Zerafa Civelli. These regulations aim to recognise and support the efforts of those caring for stray cats … Continued
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Għajn Tuffieħa bay in Malta was voted as this year’s Most Beautiful Beach in Europe by over a million of travellers across the globe, while Malta itself was ranked the third best destination in all of the continent. Għajn Tuffieħa, which literally translates to “Apple’s Eye” has been acknowledged by the European Commission for its … Continued
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The University of Malta finally has its own chess club and it’s going to be hosting its first major event next week. A ‘chess open’ will take place at the University Quadrangle on Wednesday 17th April, where students will get to play against each other and even test out their skills against professional chess players. … Continued
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Among the Holy Week activities in Malta, Good Friday processions stand out as the most popular. These processions transform streets into open-air theatres, paying homage to Roman Catholic beliefs surrounding suffering, death, and resurrection. In certain towns like Victoria, Żebbuġ, and Mosta, hooded penitents adorned in white cloaks can often be spotted carrying crosses or … Continued
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