Birgufest 2016 - Programme of Activities
PROGRAMME OF ACTIVITIES Thursday 6th October and Friday 7th October - Morning Invitation to all schools to participate in the inauguration of the Birgufest 2016 activities: 09:00 - 12:00 Guided Tours organized for the School Children around various historical places in the City of Birgu. This event is being held with the collaboration of the Drama Unit within the Ministry of Education · St. Lawrence Church · Gilormu Cassar Streeet · Auberge d’Angleterre · Post of Castille · St. Dominic’s Priory · Church of St. Anne – St. Scholastica Street · The Inquisitor’s Palace · The Maritime Museum · Fun Train Tour · Projekt Lazarus A Medieval Re-Enactment (Couvre Porte) 12:00 – 13:00 Victory Square - Zumba session Friday 7th October - Evening Couvre Porte 18:30 till late Projekt Lazarus Malta A medieval re-enactment 19:00 - 23:00 - Artisan Market Birgu’s Ditch (Il-Foss tal-Birgu) The Foss in Birgu shall be open to public 19:00 – till late Auberge de France Art Exhibitions: - ‘Ghajn il-Bahar’ By Bernice Buhagiar: A collective art exhibition of artist/teacher and her students built on the theme of il-Luzzu - ‘Pensieri’ by Miray’s Arts and Culture Fun Train Tours – tours start from Pjazza tal-Belt Vittoriosa - A pleasant cultural tour around the City of Birgu, on the Fun Train Tour organized by Fun Trains 19:00 - 00:00 Live Concert in Misrah ir-Rebha 19:00 – 19:45
20:00 – 22:00 Xarulu 22:30 – 00:00 The Travellers Saturday 8th October - Morning 10:00 - 11:00 Band Parade by The Red Hackled Pipe Band Malta Saturday 8th October - Evening 18:30-00:00 On the Birgu Bastions, Streets and Open Spaces The Highlight of the Festival Street Lights will be switched off and the City will be lit up by candlelight, creating a magical ambience. 18:00 – 21:30 Free Guided Cultural Tours Guided Cultural Tours offered by experienced Tourist Guide Mr. Vincent Zammit. Tours start off from Couvre Porte exactly from Advance Gate. 18:00 – 19:00 Birgu through the agesThis walk will take a general view of the history of Birgu by walking through the streets, and looking at buildings representing the different periods. During this walk, we will have the chance to listen to historical details highlighting the importance of Birgu, and listen to stories about personalities and events connected with particular parts. 19:15 – 20:15 Birgu during the Great Siege 1565 Birgu was at the centre of the struggle during the summer of 1565. A number of fights occurred on the bastions of fortifications around Birgu. This will be a walk during which one would have the chance to learn about events, battles and heroes centred around the defence of Birgu and the defeat of the Ottoman army 20:30 – 21:30 British Heritage in Birgu With the arrival of the British in Malta, Birgu became the main naval centre for the British Navy. This walk will provide one with an insight into the goings-on at the Birgu waterfront, the buildings used by the British, and the personalities associated with this time. 19:30 – till late St. James’ Tower 19:30 – 21:30 Malcolm & Band 22:00 – 23:30 D-Banned 18:30 till late Couvre Porte · Projekt Lazarus Malta A medieval re-enactment · Artisan Market · Entertainment by Happy Citars Birgu’s Ditch (Il-Foss tal-Birgu) The Foss in Birgu shall be open to public 20:00 – till late Auberge D’Angleterre Dance with the Knights Fashion Show by Lara Spiteri (Fashion Designer) 20.00 – 23:00 St. Anne’s Chapel (Monastery of St. Scholastica) Cappella Sanctae Catherinae Performance every hour 20:30 - 22:00 Church of the Annunciation – Main Gate Street Vokafest Choir Performance every hour 20:30 - 23:00 St. Lawrence Conventual and Collegiate Church Brenda & Bernice 20:00 - 23:30 Poste of Castille Bernie and Pod Acoustic Duo 20:30 - 23:00 La Vallette Street ( is-Simenta ) Charlie and the SpaceMan 20:00 - 23:00 Collachio Area ‘Melodies from home’ a project in collaboration with V18 20:00 - 23:00 Fosse Street Birgufest 2016 - Short Film Festival 20:00 - 23:30 St. Lawrence Street (close to the Freedom Monument) Fun Train Tours - A pleasant cultural tour around the City of Birgu, on the Fun Train Tour organized by Fun Trains 19:30 - 00:00 Pjazza tal-Belt Vittoriosa – Main Stage 19:30 – 20:15
20:30 – 21:30 The Crowns 22:00 – 00:00 George Cumi l-Puse Places of Interest
Museums
*Fort St. Angelo, The Maritime Museum as well as The Inquisitor’s Palace which also includes the National Museum of Ethnography, will be open till midnight on both nights with a reduced entrance of € 2.
*During the BirguFest festival, Malta at War Museum will extend its regular opening hours. N.B. – * all places of historical and cultural interest, Museums and exhibitions will be open to the public from 9am till late in the evening. Exhibitions during BirguFest 2016
One of the oldest houses in Birgu, which has unique Siculo-Norman features, will be open to the public for free.
Art Exhibitions:
Candle Exhibition and New Fragrance Launch by Stephen Cordina Food Stalls The Birgufest organizers have allowed traditional Maltese food and drinks stalls to be set up at Birgu’s Main Square, in St. John’s Tower Street and Xatt ir-Rizq. Parking
Water Taxi The Local Council has reached an agreement with the water taxi (dghajsa) owners to provide a service from the Old Customs House in Valletta at a charge of two Euro (€2) per person and from Senglea to Birgu at one Euro (€1) per person. First Aid Service First Aid Services will be available at
Sunday 9th October 10:00 – 11:00 Band Parade around the streets of Vittoriosa by ''Massed Pipes and Drums made up of Marsa Scouts Pipes & Drums and the Wallace Pipes & Drums - Malta'' 9:00 – 14:00 Free Guided Cultural Tours Guided Cultural Tours offered by experienced Tourist Guide Mr. Vincent Zammit. Tours start off from Couvre Porte exactly from Advance Gate. 9:00 – 10:00 The Knights’ Heritage in Birgu In 1530 the small village of Birgu was to become the centre of Malta. It was to become the headquarters of the Order of the Knights of St John, the headquarters of its Fleet, and the residence of the Grand Master. Birgu was to be at the centre of activities during the Great Siege and it was to remain an important part of the administration of the Order till the very end of their stay in Malta. This walk will showcase the presence of the Order in Birgu, with stops such as the Inquisitor’s Palace, fortifications around Birgu, and the Armoury. 10:15 – 11:15 Birgu through the ages This walk will take a general view of the history of Birgu by walking through the streets, and looking at buildings representing the different periods. During this walk, we will have the chance to listen to historical details highlighting the importance of Birgu, and listen to stories about personalities and events connected with particular parts. 11:30 – 12:30 Birgu during the Great Siege 1565 Birgu was at the centre of the struggle during the summer of 1565. A number of fights occurred on the bastions of fortifications around Birgu. This will be a walk during which one would have the chance to learn about events, battles and heroes centred around the defence of Birgu and the defeat of the Ottoman army 12:45 – 13:45 British Heritage in Birgu With the arrival of the British in Malta, Birgu became the main naval centre for the British Navy. This walk will provide one with an insight into the goings-on at the Birgu waterfront, the buildings used by the British, and the personalities associated with this time. |
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