Armistice Day marked
The 91st anniversary of the end of the First World War was celebrated by Fondazzjoni Wirt Artna today with the firing of a saluting gun at the Upper Barrakka in Valletta.
The ceremony marked the end of that conflict on the 11th hour, of the 11th day of the 11th month, in 1918.
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Ian Micallef
Nov 11th 2009, 15:39
Brilliant! If you would all like to be part of our next event on Sunday. Please give us a call .
Infomation !
TOUR OF MALTA’S MAIN NAVAL AND MILITARY CEMETERIES
Sunday, 15th November, 2009 - Floriana
A special guided tour of naval and military cemeteries in Malta is being organised on the anniversary of Armistice Day - The day when World War One ended. This is also the occasion on which all the war dead are commemorated. This tour will take participants on a trail of the major naval and military cemeteries in Malta.
This tour will be accompanied by Mario Farrugia, Chairman of Fondazzjoni wirt artna, who will provide a running commentary along the route. The tour will leave from in front of the
Phoenicia Hotel in Floriana at 2pm (14.00hrs) by organised transport.
Conducted Tour of Malta’s Main Naval & Military Cemeteries by Mr. Mario Farrugia
The Chairman of Fondazzjoni Wirt Artna
Programme: 14.00pm - Meeting point in front of the Phoenicia Hotel, Floriana The tour will last until 18.00pm. Adults 7 Euros and Children 5 Euros Each !!