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TRADITIONAL CRAFTS FAIR ~ WORLD TOURISM DAY 2011

On several days leading up to World Tourism Day on 27th September 2011, the Malta Tourism Authority will be organizing a series of events that will showcase the cultural heritage of the Maltese islands, whilst seeking to connect these aspects of our identity to the cultural backgrounds of the visitors to our islands. For more information and the full programme click here.
These will take place in various touristic locations around the Maltese islands and will be held with the co-operation of numerous tourism establishments and local councils.

Join us on

SATURDAY 24TH
for our Traditional Fair

in VALLETTA
ST GEORGE’S SQUARE
(formerly known as The Mainguard)


from
09.30 hrs-13:00 hrs

My daughter and I will be participating in this Fair with our decoupaged glass ornaments, handmade decorative items and handmade candles. Visit our stands and try our new hand-blended perfume oils. Some Christmas items will also be on offer.

Besides ETHNIC CRAFTS there will also be PERFORMANCES including

Tai Chi demonstration -
Wallace Bagpipes (Scottish) – Jacksons (Maltese Bagpipes) -
Maltese Folk Dance – In Guardia Pageantry –
Japanese Dress Ceremony – Traditional Crafts Fair

SUE'S WEEKEND SHADOW BLOG LINK PARTY I I

This week I happily accepted my sister Sue's invitation to participate in her Weekend Shadow Blog Link Party II. I chose this picture which I had taken a few months ago. This poinsettia was from last Christmas and the shadow only lasted a few minutes when the sun was setting from our window facing west...I thought it was a nice one to capture since it would not last...unfortunately neither has the poinsetta now with our hot and humid weather but at least I have the picture.

If you'd like to view more Shadow Pictures link to Sue's Blog here.

ENJOY!

SUE'S WEEKEND SHADOW BLOG LINK PARTY

Welcome friends from far and near!

Sorry this is a little late in posting but I had problems with trying to post this by scheduling the time on the post...it did not work for me! Anyway here I am posting it direct...

This week I accepted my sister Sue's invitation to participate in her

Weekend Shadow Blog Link Party.

I chose a picture from my files which I had taken a few years ago at San Anton Gardens, my favourite place to stroll about or read a book in or just to take in the serenity of this wonderful place which also forms part of the Presidential Gardens in Attard.

The Shadow of the Trees

I enjoy the shadow of the trees
It fills me with awe-inspiring peace
I take in the moment,
Let it encompass my soul,
Till it becomes a part of me...
God's wonders make me whole.

D. Scerri © 2011

I could not resist writing a poem

to go with the picture I chose.

Thanks Sue for this opportunity to take part in
your Weekend Shadow Link Party : )
You are an inspiration!

EPOKA at Valletta Waterfront

Experience the traditional culture of Malta in music,
crafts, food, dance,
games and entertainment.

This is going to be a fun-filled family evening to celebrate
the eve of the Maltese Feast, l-Imnarja.
We will be taking part in this festival with our handmade crafts.

At Valletta Waterfront
on Tuesday, 28th June
from 7:30pm onwards.

For more details visit
the official website
or click on the above poster.

~Entrance is free~

Ghanafest at Argotti Gardens

Ghanafest
the Malta Mediterranean Folk Music Festival of the year
is happening this weekend,
10th, 11th and 12th of June
at
Argotti Gardens, Floriana.

For more information, pictures and a detailed programme
here is a link to their main website.

Let's hope the weather will be favourable.
I have just finished making a new batch of flowerpot people
and some other new items
so I hope you will visit our Stand which is in a corner just off the main area.

We'll see you there!

Our Next Fair is at Lejlet Lapsi in St.Julians

Event: Lejlet Lapsi
When: 6th June, 2011
Where: St.Julians Bay and Promenade
Time: 6.30pm ~ 12.30am


A Folk Festival used to be held in the times when the Knights were in Malta, with the Grandmaster organizing a grand feast for the Knights around Lapsi * to encourage them in whatever circumstance or encounters they had to face especially with the Turks.

From early afternoon, free wine and food would be distributed from the Spinola Palace Gardens and surroundings to all present including St.Julians residents as well as those who would come to the bay from B'Kara. This feast was extremely popular with the Maltese.

To bring this feast back to life, the St.Julians Local Council in collaboration with the Parliamentary Secretariat for Consumer, Fair Competition, Local Councils and Public Competition as well as with the Tourist Authority will be organizing Lejlet Lapsi. St.Julians Bay and all along the Promenade will be transformed into a Folkloristic Village.


There will be various stands of Maltese crafts and Maltese products. Banners and flags will decorate the area. Animators in the children's area will provide entertainment for the kids and there will also be Arts and Crafts, Bouncing Castles and other fun and games. Musicians playing traditional Maltese instruments as well as singers in costume will mingle with the crowds.

One of the highlights of this activity will be the Re-enactment of the time when the Grandmaster used to visit this location. Around 90 actors as well as horses and a canon salute will bring this episode to life. This colourful spectacle will start from Balluta square around 7.30pm where a regiment of soldiers will march towards Spinola Bay. I'll let the rest be a surprise for you should you be there!

You will be entertained with colour, music and so much more all through the evening which will come to its close with a spectacular show on the main stage set up in the bay where some of our best singers will give a rendition of great Maltese songs.

This is a great occasion for a great evening out with your family and friends.


* Lapsi is the feast of the Ascension, celebrated 50 days after Easter.