Festivals Malta Announces Exciting Carnival Program
Malta Carnival Artistic Director Jason Busuttil explained that this year’s program will include various competitive installations along the streets of Valletta, the Capital of Malta, and a Heritage Site. UNESCO World Heritage Site, between 25 February and 1 March, including a photographic exhibition by the German photographer. Frank Kirchner, curated by Antoine Farrugia and a costume exhibition featuring works from past years and a direct production of Il-Qarċilla, all in collaboration with Spazju Kreattiv. The historic Manoel Theater, in collaboration with the TOI TOI Collective, will also produce a live theatrical performance including dance, screenings and other activities suitable for children, which is being supported by Festivals Malta.
Festivals Malta Chairman Norman Hamilton commented on the significant historical heritage of Carnival and the constant investment and opportunities that Festivals Malta is providing for artists in different artistic sectors. “Festivals Malta is proud to invest in local artists through various initiatives, such as the Carnival workshop held last summer and other initiatives such as the I.COM A project and much more, ”concluded Mr Hamilton, Chairman of Festivals Malta.
“Malta Carnival is an important event in Malta’s cultural calendar.”
“Festivals Malta has made it its mission to preserve the traditions and customs associated with the Maltese Carnival, while also raising it as a quality festival,” explained Annabelle Stivala, Chief Executive of Festivals Malta.
The Malta Carnival is organized by Festivals Malta, in collaboration with Spazju Kreattiv and supported by Kinnie and Mapfre MSV Life. For more information on this year’s program visit festivals.mt.
About Malta
The sunny islands of Malta, in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea, are home to the most remarkable concentration of intact built heritage, including the highest density of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in any nation-state. everywhere. Valletta built by the proud Knights of St. John is one of the UNESCO sites and the European Capital of Culture for 2018. Malta’s stone heritage ranges from the oldest independent stone architecture in the world, to one of the most formidable in the British Empire. defensive systems, and includes a rich mix of domestic, religious and military architecture from the ancient, medieval and early modern periods. With great sunny weather, attractive beaches, a healthy nightlife and 7,000 years of intriguing history, there is plenty to see and do. For more information on Malta, visit visitmalta.com.
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