tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41912726897902730022024-03-13T20:47:02.827+01:00Phoenicia HotelPhoenicia Hotelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10477330630877187902noreply@blogger.comBlogger66125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191272689790273002.post-20744698048077977592014-04-23T10:17:00.005+02:002014-04-23T10:17:55.989+02:00Book your Summer stay now & get 20% OFFWill you be visiting Malta this Summer? Then book now at 5 Star Hotel Phoenicia and <b>get a 20% discount off the daily rate</b>. Whether it’s a day at the beach that you’re after, a relaxing day by the pool at the hotel or a trip around the islands absorbing around 7,000 years of intriguing history, Hotel Phoenicia makes it easy for you to make the most of your holiday in Malta.<br />
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Right at the Capital City’s entrance, the Hotel is close to Malta’s public transport as well as the island’s main events. There’s a lot going on in Valletta this Summer, ranging from the yearly awaited <a href="http://www.phoeniciamalta.com/malta-attractions-overview/malta-attractions/Isle-of-MTV-Malta" target="_blank">Isle of MTV</a> to the <a href="http://www.phoeniciamalta.com/malta-attractions-overview/malta-attractions/Malta-Arts-Festival" target="_blank">Arts Festival</a> and the<a href="http://www.phoeniciamalta.com/malta-attractions-overview/malta-attractions/Malta-Jazz-Festival" target="_blank"> Malta Jazz Festival</a>.<br />
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<a href="http://www.phoeniciamalta.com/latest-offers-overview/latest-offers/Summer-Break" target="_blank">Find out all details about the Summer Break special offer and get your 20% off.</a><br />
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<br />Phoenicia Hotelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10477330630877187902noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191272689790273002.post-90539889595018695582014-03-11T12:01:00.000+01:002014-03-11T12:01:38.164+01:00Make the Most of Malta in Three Days Although only a tiny island, <a href="http://www.phoeniciamalta.com/destination-guide/malta" target="_blank">Malta</a> is teeming with culture, history and hundreds of places to visit. An eventful past has left the islands with an exciting story to tell and a trail of history to follow.<br />
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If you’d really like to immerse yourself in the Maltese culture and experience the traditions and heritage of the Maltese, then<b> Easter</b> is a perfect time to visit. This three-day plan gives you the chance to make the most of your short break in Malta during Easter, a significantly important religious celebration on the Maltese calendar.<br /><br />
<b>Day One – Explore the Capital City, Valletta </b><br />
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Having <a href="http://www.phoeniciamalta.com/destination-guide/valletta-our-capital-city" target="_blank">Valletta</a> right at your doorstep, what better place to start your holiday than visiting the beautiful and busy capital of Malta? The hustle and bustle, historic churches, museums and pretty cafés are the perfect ingredients for a genuine Maltese experience.<br /><br />
The newly developed modern <b>city gate</b> welcomes you on entrance whilst the house of <b>Parliamen</b>t on your right, is still under construction. The <b>royal opera house</b>, bombed in World War II and left in ruins for many years has recently been transformed into an open air theatre, opening its doors to creativity and culture.<br /><br />
A few minutes’ walk away from the theatre will bring you to the pretty <b>Upper Barakka Gardens</b>, secluded away from the busy main streets. Overlooking a beautiful panoramic view of the Grand Harbour, the gardens serve as a perfect escape from the city.<br />
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As you exit the garden, walk through the little square where the <b>statue of La Vallette</b> proudly stands and make your way to the magnificent <b>St.John’s Co- Cathedral</b>. In spite of its plane mannerist façade, the Baroque interior overwhelms you. One must not miss a visit to the oratory where the most famous ‘Beheading of Saint John the Baptist’ by Caravaggio hangs.<br /><br />
Over and above, a visit to Valletta can be highlighted by visits to the various parish churches in the city. During <a href="http://www.phoeniciamalta.com/malta-attractions-overview/malta-attractions/Holy-Week-and-Easter" target="_blank">Easter time</a>, many exhibitions in church halls display scenes from the passion of Christ as well as the last supper table. On Maundy Thursday, the faithful visit seven churches and pay respect to the altars of repose, an ancient tradition in Malta.<br /><br />
If you’re here on Good Friday, you will feel the stillness and quietness in the air as Catholics commemorate the passion of Christ. At 3 o’clock services are held in churches followed by a solemn procession through the streets of Valletta where bearers carry statues depicting the different episodes of Christ’s passion.<br />
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Saturday is the time for Easter <a href="http://www.phoeniciamalta.com/local-activities/shopping-in-valletta" target="_blank">shopping</a> and many renowned confectioneries and cafés in Valletta beautifully display colourful Easter eggs and the traditional Maltese Easter sweet known as ‘Figolli’.<br /><br />
On Easter Sunday, Valletta comes back to life and festivity fills the streets as bells ring to announce the Resurrection of Christ. Bearers run through the streets of Valletta with the statue of the Risen Christ accompanied by a band and festive cheer.<br /><br />
To get into the Easter spirit make sure to visit <b>Phoenicia’s Malta Artisan Easter Fair</b> on the 12th and 13th April and get the chance to buy the best artisan ware from Malta’s finest crafts people.<br />
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<b>Day 2 - Mdina, the Silent City<br /></b><br />
There’s nothing that can quite compare to the charming and quaint city of Mdina. Its cobbled narrow streets and untouched old architecture, make this medieval city a special place to visit. Like entering a time capsule, Mdina takes you into the past as its streets unravel a historical story. Coined the Silent City, Mdina is truly timeless.<br /><br />
Enter the elaborate city gates and pass by <b>De Vilhena Palace</b>, a 1700’s Magisterial Palace which has been converted into a Natural History Museum. Whether you choose to visit the museum or simply walk round the charming courtyard, de Vilhena Palace is a must see.<br />
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The beauty and charm of Mdina can be experienced by simply ambling through the narrow streets. The large limestone buildings offer shade to the weary traveler and a cool breeze is always welcome in the city. Take a stroll to St. Paul’s square and spare some moments to admire the grand <b>St.Paul’s Cathedral</b>. On Maundy Thursday evening, solemn functions in the Cathedral commemorate Christ’s last supper and a Holy vigil takes place on Easter night.<br /><br />
Turn left from the church and walk towards breathtaking views from the<b> Bastion Square</b>. Of course, there’s no better way to take in such spectacular panorama than stopping by the popular <a href="http://www.fontanellateagarden.com/" target="_blank">Fontanella</a> , for a cup of tea and slice of chocolate cake.<br /><br />
Having reenergized yourself, turn into Villegaignon Street and head towards the fine 17th century <b>Carmelite Priory</b>, home to the Carmelite friars. Join a guided tour by a resident friar and watch an innovative Easter passion play called ‘Is it Me?’, directed by the manager of the Priory.<br />
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<b>Day 3 – Birgu, the fortified maritime city<br /></b><br />
What better way to spend the last day of your vacation than visiting a pretty town with winding streets that lead to the most beautiful view of the Grand Harbour?<br /><br />
Birgu is an old fortified maritime city which was the old capital of Malta prior to Valletta in 1530. Start off by visiting the <b>church of St.Lawrence</b>, one of the oldest parishes on the island, and see the Last Supper Table which is displayed annually during Easter time. Weave your way through Birgu’s charming streets with pretty houses decorated with potted plants and wine bars tucked away in the winding roads. Make your way to the Holy Crucifix oratory where the nine statues which are carried in the Good Friday procession are kept. Each one is of Spanish origin and has a historical story to tell. The statues are unique to Malta because of the real material used to clothe the figures.<br />
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Stroll along <b>the Birgu waterfront</b> for a view of the harbour, and the panoramic creek of L-Isla, before stopping for lunch or coffee at one of the popular restaurants which line the promenade. After this, be sure to visit the Maritime Museum, a former old naval bakery which exhibits many artefacts and information which illustrate Malta’s maritime history.<br /><br />
Finally, take a water taxi across the Grand Harbour to admire the splendor of Birgu’s fortifications and find yourself back at the capital city. Make your way to the hotel and enjoy a nice dinner at the <a href="http://www.phoeniciamalta.com/dining-events/phoenix-restaurant" target="_blank">Phoenix Restaurant</a><b> .</b><br />
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Phoenicia Hotelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10477330630877187902noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191272689790273002.post-87760303752999026842014-02-05T16:47:00.001+01:002014-02-05T16:47:26.410+01:00Hotel Phoenicia in Malta’s top five with TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice 2014. <div class="MsoNormal">
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displayed at the main reception desk amongst a raft of other recent awards. In
the 12th year of the awards, the world’s most outstanding properties were
identified in a variety of categories with Hotel Phoenicia being awarded the
certificate of Excellence once again while ranking within Malta’s top 5
properties. Travelers’ Choice award winners were determined based on the
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<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">“We’re excited to recognize the world’s best
properties, based on the opinions of those who know them best – the millions of
travelers around the globe who come to TripAdvisor to share their experiences,”</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 11pt;"> said Barbara Messing, chief marketing officer for
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">Built
in 1939, The Hotel Phoenicia was Malta’s first luxury hotel, giving it a wealth
of history and a unique charm standing proudly on the doorstep to Valletta. The
recently refurbished interior harbours an imposing Art Deco influence
sustaining 128 bedrooms and 8 suites, affording some truly majestic views from
most rooms and terraces. The stunning 7.5 acre garden allows guests to stroll
through ornamental as well as working gardens, including a dedicated kitchen
garden on over 5 tumoli that supplies the Pegasus restaurant exclusively with
fresh produce, along with enjoying lush plants, flowers and trees on the way to
the hotel’s magnificent pool shaded by the Valletta bastions that frames a
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Azzopardi, General Manager is delighted with this latest award, and said, <i>“The outstanding results we have enjoyed
recently at the Phoenicia are the direct result of the dedication portrayed by
our staff members who aim at making customer service their top priority.
Everyone is focused on enhancing the guest experience during the guests’ visit
to the hotel, whilst enjoying the Maltese archipelago. These latest TripAdvisor
awards are a clear indication that the experiences are all fondly remembered
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Malta's biggest free open-air party, the Isle of MTV will return to Malta's shores on the 25th June 2014 with what promises to be anther fantastic concert with world class music talent,<br />
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50,000 music fans are expected to attend the Floriana Granaries to catch the show. MTV will capture the entire event on film and will then be broadcast in an hour-long special airing across MTV's pan-European network later in the year.<br />
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<a href="http://www.phoeniciamalta.com/" target="_blank">The Hotel Phoenicia</a> is located just meters away from the Granaries in Floriana and makes it ideal for a short city break in Malta during the Isle of MTV special.<br />
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<a href="http://www.phoeniciamalta.com/contactus" target="_blank">Contact us today for more information on the Isle of MTV and to arrange your accommodation in Valletta</a>Phoenicia Hotelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10477330630877187902noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191272689790273002.post-16463952699474353702014-01-30T16:17:00.000+01:002014-01-30T16:17:07.825+01:00Għanafest 2014Għanafest is a wonderful three day festival of Maltese folk music.<br />
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The festival presents a selection of local folk musicians from various Mediterranean countries and hosts a series of workshops on traditional local instruments and special programmes tailored just for children.<br />
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Għanafest is a fabulous three event ideal for the whole family and is complimented by traditional Maltese food and stunning surroundings of the Argotti botanical gardens in Floriana, just a short walking distance from the capital city, Valletta.<br />
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Għanafest will take place on the 30th May until the 1st June 2014. For further information visit the<a href="http://www.maltafolkmusicfestival.org/" target="_blank"> Malta Folk Music Festival website.</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.phoeniciamalta.com/contactus" target="_blank">Contact Hotel Phoenicia today to arrange your accommodation in Valletta for this wonderful festival.</a>Phoenicia Hotelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10477330630877187902noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191272689790273002.post-55220939232953633452014-01-29T14:18:00.002+01:002014-01-29T14:19:04.164+01:00Easter and Holy Week in Malta 2014<div class="MsoNormal">
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Holy week begins on the Friday before Good Friday and starts when the statue of Our Lady of Sorrows
is carried in a procession through the Streets of the capital city, Valletta,
as well as many other towns and villages in Malta. This is followed by Maundy
Thursday, on the eve of Good Friday, where seven different churches are visited
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The next day, Good Friday, sees a solemn procession of
statues that represent episodes in the Passion of Christ and are carried by
bearers in various towns and cities. There are typically ten statues used
during each procession and in between the statues many participants dress as
biblical characters and take part in the procession in a dignified manner.
Examples include men bearing a cross or dragging chains tied to their bare feet
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the Resurrection of Christ and is celebrated with a statue of the risen Christ
moving along the streets, typically accompanied by a band playing festive
songs. The end is always at the entrance of the church, the way is cleared and
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a rabbit, fish, lamb or heart and covered in icing sugar with most families
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<li>Wednesday 16th April 2014: “Easter traditions” lecture by
Mr. Vince Zammit in the Green Lounge C between 6pm and 7pm</li>
<li>Thursday 17th April 2014: “Settimana Santa” - Tour of the 3
cities visiting statues, salt displays and more</li>
<li>Saturday 19th April 2014: “The Great Siege of 1565 – A
Maritime Perspective” excursion by Dr. Timmy Gambin</li>
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Phoenicia Hotelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10477330630877187902noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191272689790273002.post-46625572291416682412014-01-28T11:02:00.002+01:002014-01-28T11:04:01.224+01:00Malta International Firework Festival A spectacular event, known as <b>The Malta International Fireworks Festival</b> takes place annually in 3 well known Maltese locations. Valletta, Bugibba and Marsaxlokk.<br />
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The Grand Harbour in Valletta is ideal for this spectacular event, held in April, this years dates have been confirmed for the <b>25th- 30th April 2014. </b>The festival includes fireworks displays designed by both local and foreign pyrotechnic companies as well as some of the best local fireworks factories.<br />
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The event is free of charge and is open to all ages. To get the best view for the Grand Finale displays on the 30th head to Ta' Liesse / Barriera Wharf, Valletta.<br />
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The festival also serves to remember and acknowledge Malta's accession into the European Union on the 1st May 2004.<br />
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Fireworks in Malta have a long tradition which goes back as far as the Order of the Knights of St. John. The feu de joie using gun salutes, the musketterija firing of muskets, the solfarelli d'aria, St. Catherine's wheels (irdieden) and other forms of fireworks originated from explosives that were lit off from mortars (maskli) as an expression of rejoicing.<br />
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<a href="http://www.phoeniciamalta.com/contactus" target="_blank">Contact us for any queries about the Fireworks Festival or about your hotel accommodation in Valletta.</a><br />
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<br />Phoenicia Hotelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10477330630877187902noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191272689790273002.post-13030630631870423802014-01-16T14:01:00.001+01:002014-01-16T14:03:38.926+01:00Carnival in Valletta, MaltaWhether you’re visiting Malta for Carnival or you happen to be coming over in February, you would not want to miss the Carnival celebrations in Valletta.<br />
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This year’s (2014) Carnival will be taking place in St. George’s Square Valletta – the original place where celebrations used to be organised around 40 years ago. Depictions of earlier Carnival celebrations at St. George’s Square can be seen on Caruana Dingli’s painting at the Phoenicia Hotel, also in Valletta.<br />
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Carnival in Malta has always been known for the colourful costumes and delightful food. Moreover, this year will also see the introduction of political satire in the floats and grotesque masks used.<br />
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Carnival celebrations in Valletta will take place between the <b>28th of February and the 3rd of March</b>.<br />
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<a href="http://www.phoeniciamalta.com/contactus" target="_blank">Contact us for any queries about Carnival festivities or about your hotel accommodation</a>.Phoenicia Hotelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10477330630877187902noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191272689790273002.post-88340130798675908362014-01-14T10:24:00.002+01:002014-01-14T10:24:52.212+01:00Inspirations Wedding Fair at 5 Star Hotel Phoenicia, MaltaPlanning your wedding is no easy feat.<br />
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You would certainly be grateful if all wedding suppliers come together under one roof, making it easier for you to reach them at one go.<br />
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The<b> Inspirations Wedding Fair</b> this February is purposely held to assist couples in planning their ideal wedding. All services ranging from wedding venues to bridal wear, hair and make-up, invites, photographer, transport, and all other services that will make your wedding day a truly special one, will be there to assist.<br />
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<b>Exhibitors at the Inspirations Wedding Fair at Hotel Phoenicia include:</b><br />
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<li>Miss Ellen’s Travelling Treats</li>
<li>GB Jewellery</li>
<li>Foto-ish the Studio</li>
<li>Meli Car Rentals Ltd</li>
<li>Fotogenic Studio</li>
<li>Speed of Sound</li>
<li>Sean Azzopardi Photography</li>
<li>Visage Sound Ltd</li>
<li>Boo & Co</li>
<li>The Mixologist</li>
<li>KA Photography</li>
<li>Floral Décor</li>
<li>Tony’s Photo Studio</li>
<li>Natasha Make-up Artist</li>
<li>Tie the Knot</li>
<li>Hairoscope</li>
<li>Frank’s Chauffer Services</li>
<li>Handmade Concepts</li>
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<b>Opening Hours:</b><br />
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<li>Friday 21st February 17:00 to 22:00</li>
<li>Saturday 22nd February 17:00 to 22:00</li>
<li>Sunday 23rd February 11:00 to 21:00</li>
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In the meantime you can find out more about <a href="http://www.phoeniciamalta.com/dining-events/special-occasions/weddings" target="_blank">weddings at Hotel Phoenicia here</a>.Phoenicia Hotelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10477330630877187902noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191272689790273002.post-83805840022004512622013-12-17T17:03:00.001+01:002013-12-17T17:03:39.005+01:00Valletta International Baroque Festival 2014<div class="MsoNormal">
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in 1565, Valletta has become an established city of culture, economy and
politics in the world. Embellished at the height of the baroque period,
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The Valletta International Baroque festival has been created
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10th and 26th January 2014, Valletta will be full of the familiar sounds from
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This forthcoming international festival will be the second
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Malta's National Theatre, the Festival will also extend across to St John’s
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Phoenicia Hotelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10477330630877187902noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191272689790273002.post-33100844521852473722013-12-12T13:40:00.000+01:002013-12-12T13:42:12.209+01:00Opera Festival - La Clemenza di TitoLa Clemenza di Tito (The Clemency of Titus) is an opera composed of two acts by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Set in Rome in 79AD this well known operatic performance tells the story about The emperor Tito narrowly escaping the attack of his best friend Sesto as he plotted against him under pressure from his beloved Vitellia.<br />
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Part of the Teatru Manoel BOV Performing Arts Festival, on the 20th - 23rd March, a predominantly all-Maltese cast, led by Cliff Zammit Stevens and Nicholas Darmanin, will perform an original production of Mozart's popular opera with the Italian libretto by Caterino Mazzolà. Soloists include David Hansen in the part of Sesto accompanied by The Malta Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Damiano Binetti.<br />
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La Clemenza di Tito is a recommended to adults and children aged 6+<br />
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La Clemenza di Tito will be held at the <a href="http://www.teatrumanoel.com.mt/default.asp?m=shows&id=339" target="_blank">Teatru Manoel</a>, Valletta between the 20th - 23rd March. The performance begins at 19:30. Ticket prices vary from €20 - €60. For more information please contact <a href="mailto:bookings@teatrumanoel.com.mt">bookings@teatrumanoel.com.mt</a> or call (+356) 21246389Phoenicia Hotelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10477330630877187902noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191272689790273002.post-15728034120035376512013-12-08T15:04:00.000+01:002013-12-08T15:06:17.217+01:00Christmas Gala 2013 in VallettaIn collaboration with the Austrian Embassy in Malta, Prima Ballerina Nina Polakova of the Vienna State Opera and her ballet partner Eno Peci will grace the stage of the MCC.<br />
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Nina Polakova and Eno Peci with other Ballet Stars from Prague's National Theatre and International soloists including Barbara Kohoutkova and Martin Dvoark, will be performing various famous pieces. You can expect The Nutcracker, Swan Lake, The Sleeping Beauty and Giselle. The evening will also include the participation of the YADA Dance Company with their opening act Walzer from The Nutcracker.<br />
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The Christmas Gala Ballet is a unique event in its entirety and can be enjoyed by adults and children alike.<br />
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The Christmas Gala Ballet will be held at the <a href="http://www.mcc.com.mt/" target="_blank">Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta </a>on the 28th December 2013. The performance begins at 20:00. For more information please contact <a href="mailto:maltaartevents@gmail.com">maltaartevents@gmail.com</a> or call +356 21802383, 25595750/1 or 77404040.Phoenicia Hotelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10477330630877187902noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191272689790273002.post-24329979081997420942013-12-04T13:03:00.002+01:002013-12-08T14:51:53.994+01:00Hotel Phoenicia hosts the 2013 Malta Artisan MarketHave you ever been to the Malta Artisan Fair? If not, you're definitely missing out. See what you can be up to while you're in Malta!<br />
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The 2013 Malta Artisan Fair will take place at Hotel Phoenicia in Valletta, specifically in the extravagant <a href="http://www.phoeniciamalta.com/group-travel/venues" target="_blank">Grand Ballroom</a>.<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span data-mce-style="font-size: small;">Something
not to be missed if you are in Malta at the end of October, thirty six
choirs from all over the world, including Malta, will be coming together
to perform at <a data-mce-href="http://www.phoeniciamalta.com/malta-attractions-overview/malta-attractions/Malta-International-Choir-Festival" href="http://www.phoeniciamalta.com/malta-attractions-overview/malta-attractions/Malta-International-Choir-Festival" target="_blank">The Malta International Choir Competition Festival </a>taking place for the fifth time within easy walking distance of the Phoenicia.</span></span><br />
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all the venues are in Valletta or Floriana, on the hotel's doorstep.
The festival, a fast-growing biennial event, is a feast of the beauty of
music as it brings people from all walks of life together to share a
unique musical experience. The festival is open to all those who love
music, singers and audience alike.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span data-mce-style="font-size: small;">We caught up with one of the organisers, Martin Morana, to hear about how preparations are unfolding for this year's event.<a data-mce-href="http://www.phoeniciamalta.com/news/news-detail/ChoirFestival" href="http://www.phoeniciamalta.com/news/news-detail/ChoirFestival" target="_blank"> Read what Martin had to say..</a></span></span>Phoenicia Hotelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10477330630877187902noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191272689790273002.post-47917049574064403892013-09-11T20:38:00.000+02:002013-09-11T20:39:24.070+02:00<b><span data-mce-style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;" style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Baroque Beauty - Phoenicia Sponsors the Valletta Baroque Festival for the second year running.</span></b><br />
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the last few years, Valletta, Malta’s capital city, has thrown off its
reputation as a musty, dusty destination where there is little to do but
go to museums. Today vibrant Valletta offers concerts, films, open-air
exhibitions, quality dining, international brand stores, refined
cultural exhibits and more. Those living here - both Maltese and locals -
are eager to welcome new faces. One of the new faces last year was
Malta's very first<a data-mce-href="http://www.phoeniciamalta.com/malta-attractions-overview/malta-attractions/BaroqueFestival" href="http://www.phoeniciamalta.com/malta-attractions-overview/malta-attractions/BaroqueFestival" target="_blank"> International Baroque Festival</a>
and for the second successive year Phoenicia are sponsoring this
January 2014 festival that includes twenty-three great performances,
three Toi Toi sessions and a Baroque Costume Ball in just over two
weeks.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span data-mce-style="font-size: small;">Phoenicia caught up with Festival Artistic Director Kenneth Zammit Tabona for an inside glimpse. <a data-mce-href="http://www.phoeniciamalta.com/news/news-detail/VallettaBaroqueFestival" href="http://www.phoeniciamalta.com/news/news-detail/VallettaBaroqueFestival" target="_blank">Read full article..</a></span></span>Phoenicia Hotelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10477330630877187902noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191272689790273002.post-37125532259321563292013-07-27T10:56:00.001+02:002013-07-27T10:56:50.097+02:00<strong>Free Bike Parking For Joseph Calleja concert 1st August</strong><br />
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Those attending the concert on a bicycle will be able to park at the
Phoenicia for free, some 100 metres from the concert venue and within
very easy walking distance, deposit their bicycle and helmet so that the
bicycle will remain in the safe keeping of the hotel until the cyclist
collects their two-wheeler after the concert. The decision to give free
support to cyclists is the Phoenicia's latest attempt to encourage
locals as well as international visitors to reduce traffic congestion
and to make attendance at the Joseph Calleja concert possible for those
who would prefer to use non-carbon emitting transport.<br />
To book your bicycle at the Phoenicia's depository call Justine Storace on 22911021 or email:<a href="mailto:sales@phoeniciamalta.com" target="_self"> </a><a href="http://snap.icon.com.mt/Modules/Snap/PageConsole/ManageDocuments.aspx?langId=1&docListId=182&Action=edit&docId=2631&MenuGroupItemId=87" target="_self">sales@phoeniciamalta.com </a><br />
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Eurovision singer Gianluca Bezzina on his bicycle at Phoenicia Hotel, just across from the concert venue where he will be performing with Joseph Calleja and Zucchero on August 1, helping to promote cyclists to attend the concert on two wheels and make use of the free bicycle depository at Phoenicia for the event.Phoenicia Hotelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10477330630877187902noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191272689790273002.post-77342134057063211532013-07-18T13:28:00.001+02:002013-07-18T13:28:16.206+02:00<span class="userContent">Here is a little recap on the Monday jazz event in the Phoenicia Hotel. Hope you enjoy the read:'<a href="http://bit.ly/13Qn2yw" target="_blank">The Flight of the Phoenix'. </a></span><br />
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Phoenicia Hotelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10477330630877187902noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191272689790273002.post-91124121818358258702013-07-05T19:32:00.002+02:002013-07-05T19:32:18.393+02:00Jazz Paintings by Jeni Caruana<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>A Brush with Jazz - An exhibition by Jeni at Hotel Phoenicia</b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">15th to th 24th July 2013</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">To coincide with the <a href="http://www.phoeniciamalta.com/malta-attractions-overview/malta-attractions/Malta-Jazz-Festival" target="_blank">Malta Jazz Festival</a> and the <a href="http://www.phoeniciamalta.com/malta-attractions-overview/malta-attractions/Jazz-on-the-Fringe" target="_blank">Jazz on the fringe</a> 2013, <a href="http://www.jenicaruana.com/" target="_blank">Jeni Caruana</a> will be exhibiting a selection of her works at the Palm Court Lounge at the Phoenicia Hotel. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">With her new exhibition at Phoenicia, Jeni Caruana shows how her work as
a pioneer impressionist painter of Malta’s jazz scene has created an
international iconography to wide acclaim that has deepened audience
enjoyment in Malta’s premier jazz festival. Jeni’s Jazz Cocktails
highlight her auricular brush with Malta’s jazz performers in
scintillating chromatic intensity with a range of painting forms
including representation, collage, advanced graphic techniques and
abstract impressionism. All Jeni’s jazz paintings are created live at
the events and not working from photos or sketches. The works are
therefore immediate impressions created on the spot, which is what lends
the paintings a unique and distinctive character. The exhibition runs
to July 24 at Phoenicia’s Palm Court. </span><br />
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<br />Phoenicia Hotelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10477330630877187902noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191272689790273002.post-83969303829792967672013-07-02T20:42:00.002+02:002013-07-02T20:42:32.585+02:00Jazz at Phoenicia HotelAl fresco Jazz on The Fringe at Phoenicia, Monday 15 July. Free Entrance. More info <a class="twitter-timeline-link" data-expanded-url="http://bit.ly/10xJhp2" dir="ltr" href="http://t.co/8NK1mETtDN" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="http://bit.ly/10xJhp2"><span class="invisible">http://</span><span class="js-display-url">bit.ly/10xJhp2</span></a>Phoenicia Hotelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10477330630877187902noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191272689790273002.post-20822918815026025612012-02-20T12:04:00.000+01:002012-02-20T12:04:14.048+01:00Inspirations Wedding Fair at Hotel Phoenicia Malta<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb6cItFBTIman-4LdzLA29P0U4VN9pU_EVCNC9F6vfrZb1jGZazbY3blXTGhpji8i3fdk9ITOpkEIu2T4rPHm78aiA_OWZF_b97lA4PUx48Nrqg6I1RdpsJ2rvIRrKCUDSjoIo6D_cp_4/s1600/Phoenicia+Wedding+Fair.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb6cItFBTIman-4LdzLA29P0U4VN9pU_EVCNC9F6vfrZb1jGZazbY3blXTGhpji8i3fdk9ITOpkEIu2T4rPHm78aiA_OWZF_b97lA4PUx48Nrqg6I1RdpsJ2rvIRrKCUDSjoIo6D_cp_4/s320/Phoenicia+Wedding+Fair.jpg" width="320" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><b>Inspirations Wedding Fair</b> at Hotel Phoenicia</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">2nd to 4th March 2012</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">Friday 2nd March 17.00hrs to 22.00 hrs</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">Saturday 3rd March 2012 17.00hrs to 22.00hrs</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">Sunday 4th March 11.00hrs to 21.00hrs</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">Over 40 <a href="http://www.snapadministration.com/hotelphoenicia/content.aspx?id=311097" target="_blank">exhibitors </a>participating with; wedding dresses, wedding entertainment, cocktail bars, wedding shoes, flowers, wedding souveniers, etc </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;"> </div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Contact details:</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Email: <a href="mailto:weddings@phoeniciamalta.com">weddings@phoeniciamalta.com</a></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Tel: +356 21225241</div>Phoenicia Hotelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10477330630877187902noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191272689790273002.post-78056701883307333212011-09-07T15:49:00.000+02:002011-09-07T15:49:01.657+02:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5qwKxApsInLM7dxPE9FJZgAEXcZ-YRwIcJ1iPCPc4RGzQtDlPUy-pIm8S1qUmSWCrEYG2KIqNMJl0CGgIEWhwDXaE8c0I-pEGYv16II31ao-Ec00svlrqHfwa6DNdtZUUXaeAyiOtKFA/s1600/spirtuprontjazz.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="174" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5qwKxApsInLM7dxPE9FJZgAEXcZ-YRwIcJ1iPCPc4RGzQtDlPUy-pIm8S1qUmSWCrEYG2KIqNMJl0CGgIEWhwDXaE8c0I-pEGYv16II31ao-Ec00svlrqHfwa6DNdtZUUXaeAyiOtKFA/s320/spirtuprontjazz.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:TrackMoves/> <w:TrackFormatting/> <w:PunctuationKerning/> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas/> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:DoNotPromoteQF/> <w:LidThemeOther>EN-US</w:LidThemeOther> <w:LidThemeAsian>X-NONE</w:LidThemeAsian> <w:LidThemeComplexScript>X-NONE</w:LidThemeComplexScript> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables/> <w:SnapToGridInCell/> <w:WrapTextWithPunct/> <w:UseAsianBreakRules/> <w:DontGrowAutofit/> <w:SplitPgBreakAndParaMark/> <w:DontVertAlignCellWithSp/> <w:DontBreakConstrainedForcedTables/> <w:DontVertAlignInTxbx/> <w:Word11KerningPairs/> <w:CachedColBalance/> </w:Compatibility> <w:BrowserLevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> <m:mathPr> <m:mathFont m:val="Cambria Math"/> <m:brkBin m:val="before"/> <m:brkBinSub m:val="--> <m:smallfrac m:val="off"> <m:dispdef> <m:lmargin m:val="0"> <m:rmargin m:val="0"> <m:defjc m:val="centerGroup"> <m:wrapindent m:val="1440"> <m:intlim m:val="subSup"> <m:narylim m:val="undOvr"> </m:narylim></m:intlim> </m:wrapindent><!--[endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:LatentStyles DefLockedState="false" DefUnhideWhenUsed="true"
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</style> <![endif]--> <div class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white; font-size: 10pt;">A collaborative event between Jazz musician/singer David </span><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% rgb(255, 255, 255); color: #222222; font-size: 10pt;">Paquette</span><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white; font-size: 10pt;"> and painter Rupert Cefai.</span><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white; font-size: 10pt;"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white; font-size: 10pt;">3 consecutive nights of impromptu music and painting. David and Rupert will be performing live, David on his piano and Rupert interpreting David's jazz using paint and canvas </span><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white; font-size: 10pt;"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white; font-size: 10pt;">place: <span style="color: #333333;">Palm Court Lounge, Hotel Phoenicia, Floriana</span></span><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white; font-size: 10pt;"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white; font-size: 10pt;">dates - Thursday 22nd, Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th September 2011</span><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white; font-size: 10pt;"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white; font-size: 10pt;">time from 8pm to 10:30pm </span><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white; font-size: 10pt;"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white; font-size: 10pt;">entrance free</span><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white; font-size: 10pt;"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white; font-size: 10pt;">for more information please visit</span><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white; font-size: 10pt;"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div></m:defjc></m:rmargin></m:lmargin></m:dispdef></m:smallfrac>Phoenicia Hotelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10477330630877187902noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191272689790273002.post-28044989275856172352011-04-26T13:53:00.000+02:002011-04-26T13:53:00.066+02:00Fireworks Festival at the Valletta Grand Harbour<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyQbn3zNpJ9L3LG-jHeZABF2fb_3JDBkJ3-io9Nn1hZJua_4v31WbWv18K4tMXgGTHAEoCSq1z9PFM5G33gB3t92g_31S4bKdlzTC-MHbPy4AwA7TNjx9deoGCOp3BvSScsLSfobgqZf0/s1600/Pegasus+Brasserie.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyQbn3zNpJ9L3LG-jHeZABF2fb_3JDBkJ3-io9Nn1hZJua_4v31WbWv18K4tMXgGTHAEoCSq1z9PFM5G33gB3t92g_31S4bKdlzTC-MHbPy4AwA7TNjx9deoGCOp3BvSScsLSfobgqZf0/s200/Pegasus+Brasserie.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Next Friday & Saturday come along to the Pegasus for a quick bite before the Malta International Fireworks Festival.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">This week dine at the Pegasus for 49euro including a 2 course dinner for 2 and a bottle of Fenici Red or White wine. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Interested? Book your table on 21 225 241 or dine@phoeniciamalta.com</span></div>Phoenicia Hotelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10477330630877187902noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191272689790273002.post-26902505887969848452011-04-08T12:35:00.000+02:002011-04-08T12:35:35.650+02:00Press conference launching the 2011 Malta Jazz Festival<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:country-region w:st="on"><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="line-height: 150%;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1336359325">Malta</a></span></b></st1:country-region></st1:place><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="line-height: 150%;"><a href="http://www.phoeniciamalta.com/hotelphoenicia/content.aspx?id=262167"> Jazz Festival 2011</a><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b><span lang="EN-GB">21<sup>st</sup> edition</span></b><b><span lang="MT"><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b><span lang="EN-GB"><br />
</span></b></span></div><div class="yiv121763936msonormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The line-up for the 21st edition of the <a href="http://www.phoeniciamalta.com/hotelphoenicia/content.aspx?id=262167">Malta Jazz Festival</a>, held between the 14<sup>th</sup> and 16<sup>th</sup> of July at Ta’ Liesse, is probably the most eclectic to date. As in past years, the Festival will showcase the contemporary jazz scene, which this year will focus on the world music element. Musicians from <st1:country-region w:st="on">Brazil</st1:country-region>, <st1:country-region w:st="on">Jamaica</st1:country-region>, the Middle East, the Mediterranean and <st1:place w:st="on">Africa</st1:place> will be present on the Jazz Festival stage at Ta’ Liesse. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="yiv121763936msonormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="yiv121763936msonormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.phoeniciamalta.com/hotelphoenicia/content.aspx?id=262167">Click here for full article...</a></span></div>Phoenicia Hotelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10477330630877187902noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191272689790273002.post-55858451119326318622011-03-23T16:54:00.000+01:002011-03-23T16:54:02.644+01:00Malta International Fireworks Festival<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrgoETGXakRrvD_VsxSc62Ia0mQem2PGOzZaZR6wPuugOZGfHYbolLIzuDCB_LhI13d317Md3Z5WGqoIqCJnsA17mgOGnHQQp2YTtdakxp5rpfVYhi5BWhKIxvwjFBNRGJ4Y_LjfPoCkA/s1600/16x20_2_desk.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="261" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrgoETGXakRrvD_VsxSc62Ia0mQem2PGOzZaZR6wPuugOZGfHYbolLIzuDCB_LhI13d317Md3Z5WGqoIqCJnsA17mgOGnHQQp2YTtdakxp5rpfVYhi5BWhKIxvwjFBNRGJ4Y_LjfPoCkA/s320/16x20_2_desk.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The 9th edition of the <a href="http://www.phoeniciamalta.com/hotelphoenicia/content.aspx?id=262155">Malta International Fireworks Festival</a> will take place on Friday the 29th and Saturday 30th April 2011. The Valletta Grand Harbour will once again provide the perfect setting for this event. The festival forms part of the 7th anniversary celebrations of Malta's accession to the European Union in 2004. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.phoeniciamalta.com/hotelphoenicia/content.aspx?id=262155">Click here for more info...</a></span></div>Phoenicia Hotelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10477330630877187902noreply@blogger.com1