Grand Master De Valette donned a baseball cap and denim shorts earlier today for the launch of the third edition of the ŻiguŻajg youth festival.

Addressing a press conference in the newly opened De Valette Sqaure, festival director Toni Attard said the festival had become synonymous with contemporary arts and culture.

The launch featured break dancing, skateboarding and a graffiti art installation.

The event will see 150 professional artists put up some 22 productions between 18 and 24 November.

Mr Attard said access to culture provided an increased quality of life.

Parliamentary Secretary for Youths Stefan Bountempo said the festival formed part of the government’s commitment to providing access to culture.

He said that only 13 per cent of Maltese youths participated in cultural activities.

Tickets are available for free from www.ziguzajg.org .

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