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10/01/2008 - 10/31/2008Historic Cities Festival
Various,
Malta
Eleven days of pomp, ceremony and pageantry take place in Malta's historic cities of Valletta, Mdina, Birgu, Bormla, Senglea and Victoria in Gozo. A full cultural programme includes historic re-enactments in costume with weaponry and banners, concerts by local and guest bands, street theatre, pageantry, folk music and dance, crafts, exhibitions and traditional Maltese food. Many of Malta's finest historic buildings and waterfronts provide the backdrop to the events, most of which take place outdoors. The festival concludes with a big Military Tattoo at Palace Square, Valletta. It includes a gun salute, performances by military and police bands from Malta and abroad, and military drill re-enactments in costume
Themes:
Food & Drink
, Music
, History
, Theatre & Film
, Spectacle
, Kids' Stuff
Hours: Various. Usually 1000-2200 daily
Cost: Various
Where: Various cities in Malta
Venues include: Palace Square and waterfront in Valletta, main squares, streets and churches in other historic cities such as Mdina, Birgu, Bormla, Senglea and Victoria in Gozo
Various, Malta
Contact Information:
Malta Tourism Authority
Auberge D'Italie
Merchants Street
Valletta
VLT 1170
Malta
Telephone: +356 2291 5000.
Email: info@visitmalta.com
Website: www.visitmalta.com
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