Malta welcomes 2012
Thousands of people gathered in Valletta and Floriana this evening to welcome 2012.
As the celebrations in Valletta this year were not centred just around St George's Square to prevent last year's disappointment of many who failed to make it through the crowds, there was more room for movement.
More people than last year seemed to opt to celebrate in Floriana.
Partying started from well before midnight culminating with friends and strangers hugging and kissing as the clock struck 12.
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Ms Lucia Davies
Jan 2nd, 09:24
my goodness nobody did a resolution not to complain and moan for this year,,, we had a good time with family and friends ignored what we did not like as we were more interested in our drink and enjoying ourselves, the group of tourist near us had a real buzz, anyway well done all those who organised these events,all it cost me in Floriana was a 5 euro pizza and a few rounds of drinks,,as for being amateur and professional Mr David farrugia I am sure you are referring to Floriana as amateur do not forget that Floriana council had the first initiatives to start this event and as usual others followed. Hapy New year to all moaners included
Mr Lawrence Calleja
Jan 1st, 18:45
Rassa kbira ta' nies li ma tistax ticcaqlaq. Mhux worthed f'dik ir-rassa minghajr nifs. Apparti minhekk it-traffic imwahhal li kien hemm kien ta' l-ghageb.
D. Xerri
Jan 1st, 18:39
Nothing Special ! Same Old Stuff - the usual entertainers and bands and people stumbling into eachother ! Would expect a lot more for the Best Night of the Year but then again some say better little than nothing - I say Valletta`s fast asleep all year long compared to every European City since the entertainment venues are in other areas - and even after R.Piano`s project is ready - Valletta will Still Remain Fast Asleep during every other evening of the year no matter how many millions it will cost !
Alfred Falzon
Jan 1st, 18:06
Celebrate what? A New Year? For what special reason? Pure speculation?
Do we ordinary mortals know what's in store for humanity in the course of this new year?
It has now become a cult to celebrate all that "makes the world go round": "money"!
From "Hallowe'en" to grotesque festivals and parades!
Soon it will be Mammon for want of another money-spinning activity!
J Zammit
Jan 1st, 19:46
Well aren't you just a burst of sunshine Mr. Falzon.
Joseph Gatt
Jan 1st, 12:28
It was an amazing event indeed. Thanks to the bands, Zoo and all the team, St. George's Square was very entertaining till the early morning hours. Not to mention the service provided by Arriva. The service was perfect. All in all, it was very well organised. I am truly satisfied. Only more mobile toilets would have been much better, especially for the women.
HAPPY NEW YEAR YOU ALL. MAY YOU HAVE THIS COMING YEAR FULL OF JOY, HEALTH AND PEACE.
Jon Spiteri
Jan 1st, 11:57
It was a pity that the entertainment at Merchants' Street wasn't promoted as St. Georges' Square event. Even though it was organised by the same organisers. I happened to be at Merchant's Street and all I can say is that the Spiteri Lucas Band performed a marathon of 5 hours non stop uptempo and fast music hits from the present and the past. No other band would have done such an impressive act on New Year's Eve. With more and equal promotion, I'm sure that the crowd could have been better spread. Notwithstanding this, Merchant's street saw thousands of people who went there to enjoy themselves up to the early morning hours of 2012. However I'm sure that at St Georges square there were people who didn't know that at Merchant's Street there was another stage. Thumbs up to Spiteri Lucas Band and its trio of singers, Ivan, Neville and Debbie. One band for 5 hours at Merchant's Street - 4 bands for 5 hours at St. George's Square.
Franco Abela
Jan 1st, 15:19
Is it a coincidence that your surname is Spiteri?
Jon Spiteri
Jan 1st, 16:26
I think Spiteri as Abela are 2 of the most common surnames in Malta!!!!
Steve Zammit
Jan 1st, 11:33
WELL DONE ARRIVA FOR THE GREAT SERVICE OFFERED
I did't need to wait a second for a bus at Valletta at 1 in the morning, everything moved smoothy and the barriers were a great idea, well done to all drivers, staff, ticket sellers and all that made the service a success
We have heard so much against Arriva in 2011, but we should congratulate them because they finished off the year on a very positive note, I hope the media shows this and not only when things are going bad
HAPPY NEW YEAR
Mr Ernest Vella
Jan 1st, 16:55
ghax l'Arriva hadmet sew hadt ma gie jikteb...jekk ahna rgiel dak li jsir tajjeb infahhruh u mhux imaqdru biss...is-sena t-tajba
B. Pollacco
Jan 1st, 21:45
thats malta for you ernest...
Mr joe bouvett
Jan 1st, 11:10
Is there any reason why with the exception of one seller no one had prices. I for one does not want surprises when going shopping. I hope that next time arround someone from any association , being tal- konsuaturi or what so ever will see that prices are clearly available as otherwise I for one will not buy. This seems to be happening only in Malta, despite all the advertisements of consumers rights, Europe etc...
Franco Abela
Jan 1st, 15:23
I guess that's because they removed the old prices to put new fake ones which will be put on sale.
This week I was at a famouse clothes franchise in Valletta and noticed a belt which I had bought a month ago for €16. Now it was marked €25 and discounted to €15!! I managed to peel of the price tag and underneath there was still the €16 price tag!
UNBELIEVABLE!
HENRY FENECH AZZOPARDI
Jan 1st, 10:37
Happry new year to one and all of different political belief and religeon. A new has begun and GOD knows what is in store. I wish everyone a priority good health and the rest will fall inline to the satisfaction of all concerned.
joseph saliba
Jan 1st, 08:57
May today's spirit of joy, friendliness and unity prevail throughout 2012 and thereafter.
Stefan Sacco
Jan 1st, 08:37
f'neqsa hames minuti id diska "il kaccatur" u tlett minuti wara nofs il lejl "Marija il Maltija"....dik ghazla ta diski ghal countdown il Furjana !!!!!!!!!!!!
Emmanuel Caruana
Jan 1st, 09:46
LOL only in Malta.
wayne camilleri
Jan 1st, 10:22
no one seemed to complain.except you.
Steve Zammit
Jan 1st, 11:30
haha good one Stefan LOL
David Farrugia
Jan 1st, 11:48
the difference between the amateur and the professional is 'attention to detail'.
Ms.D. Galea
Jan 1st, 11:55
The new year does not seem to have done much to make you think and feel more positive.
Maltese gemgem!
W Cassar
Jan 1st, 12:51
Deceduti at Floriana ruined the night!
Stefan Sacco
Jan 1st, 13:00
Wayne Camilleri and Ms D Galea....ma nafx intom...imma jien ma hassejtnix dhalt fl atmosfera tal countdown nisma id diska fuq il kaccatur u kif qabad widnejn il hmara at 11.55pm !!!! issa jekk intom kontu l-unici li bdejtu taqbzu ghal din id diska allura naccetta gosti differenti imma jien ma rajt il hadd jaqbez ghaliha.
wayne camilleri
Jan 1st, 13:36
jien hadt buzz :-)
J. Vella
Jan 1st, 21:21
What a shame to argue about to maltese song! Well done BIG BAND BROTHERS that what we want to hear a mixture of local and foreign songs..... We are proud with the eve although deceduti were a bit out of place the band was GREAT...... Looking forward for and other eve with the BBB......
Ms Lucia Davies
Jan 2nd, 20:09
dak il hin wara erba drinks min kien jimpurtah x qed idoqqu jien hemm kont insomma kwazi u l anqas naf x kienu qed idoqqu,, hee hee xorta hadna gost, mal familji hbieb u turisti li kien hemm,, u Well done Big Band Brothers
Mr ALBERT LEONE GANADO
Jan 1st, 08:15
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JOSEPH ZAMMIT
Jan 1st, 11:24
Happy New Year to all contributors and all staff at Times of Malta.
Vincent Galea
Jan 1st, 07:42
As the great American playwright and screen writer Tony Kushner wrote , " The world only spins forward. "
Wishing you and those dear to you a year of timeless blessings, peace, health and hapiness.
Silvio Mizzi
Jan 1st, 00:24
Happy New Year 2012