Notte Bianca to light up Valletta on September 29
Photo: Yentyl Spiteri
Notte Bianca, organised by the Malta Council for Culture and The Arts, is once again set to light up the cityscape of Valletta on September 29 with a spectacular nocturnal celebration of people, culture and arts.
Photo: Drinu CamilleriState palaces and museums will open their doors for the enjoyment of patrons showcasing visual art exhibitions and theatre performances, while the streets and piazzas will host some of the finest local and international musicians and dancers.
130 activities will be organised throughout 60 different locations in Valletta.
Artistic director Peter Busuttil told a press conference today that this year's edition will include a novel location – on board a floating vessel.
He also said that this will be his final edition as artistic director of Notte Bianca.
Photo: James SpiteriCulture Minister Mario de Marco said that despite Valletta being the cultural, administrative and commercial centre of Malta, it nevertheless offers new and unique experiences to be discovered upon each visit to the city.
He said that Notte Bianca provides a showcase to help Maltese people appreciate and understand the country's heritage.
The entrance to Notte Bianca will be through City Gate, whilst patrons are asked to use the Central Bank Annex (St. James Counterguard passageway) as the exit point
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D. Xerri
Aug 31st 2012, 17:51
These events are very nice and always welcomed .....
But Still neither the Valletta Gate Project neither the New Parliament will ignite the much needed Valletta Revive!
Yes we do certain events like this one and they are very good .... but still Our Capital City is The Only Capital City Dead after 7pm compared to every other European and Non-European City !
When will we see our capital city alive and the main centre of gathering for people of all ages like one sees in every other City around the world ?
In my opinion Valletta has been dead except for mornings for an average of 30 years and no-one has really tackled this factor - instead we spend hundreds of millions on projects that will still leave Valletta Dead and the Only Capital City where after 7pm and sometimes earlier one finds nothing but empty streets and closed shops!
Joseph Cauchi Senior
Aug 31st 2012, 21:00
@ D. Xerri,
I agree with what you say; but what do you actually suggest?
This problem has been raised many a times but no one it seems can find a solution!
Valletta can surely be the capital city that we deserve when once again it becomes the hub of activity in the evenings, as it was some thirty/forty years ago.
That would be the day (or is it evening)!
JC.
Mariella Cutajar
Aug 31st 2012, 15:44
Am I right to say that this event is on the same day that the Zejt Iz Zejtun is being held? If yes, can the organiser plan better so we can enjoy and be part of both events!!!!
Kevin Vella
Aug 31st 2012, 15:30
I really hope that accessibility for persons with disability is on top priority for the organisers while they are planning this year's event. I'm afraid that it wasn't the case for the previous editions....
S. Bugeja
Aug 31st 2012, 14:48
This is an event which can light up our capital city. Not to be missed.
Alfred Cassar
Aug 31st 2012, 14:14
Thumbs up to the organizers and participants.
In Malta there is so little going on, that the little looks huge.
The Ministry for Culture should do more, and market itself much better.
So many citizens, even forget a Ministry of Culture exists.
Patrick Jansen
Aug 31st 2012, 16:02
Sir, I have been to many places around the world. If there is one thing you can't say about Malta it is that there is lack of activities. The amount of events in Malta is amazingly high. Every time I visit there is plenty to see and to do, year round it seems. You would expect the quality to be low with so many activities, but even that's not the case at all. Of course, this is only my opinion as an outsider.
paul camilleri
Aug 31st 2012, 14:13
since all road signs are being transfered from English to Maltese then it is only fitting that Notte Bianca be changed into MALTESE!!!!
Charles Falzon
Aug 31st 2012, 15:20
ma tarax int ! Daqs kemm se jsejhu lil anzjani xjuh, jew tarawna flok issegwuna, almenu fuq ix-xandir! Imma fuq dik it-tabella ta wara il-Palazz ta' Bettina , l-Gudja hemm ' Velocita Massima' , dak mhux Malti , jew l-aqwa li mhux bl- Ingliz u bil-Malti jekk jifdal.
Antonio Micallef
Aug 31st 2012, 13:54
Why do the authorities insist on an Italian name? Can we please have an explanation?
Please choose the reason of your report below: