More than 1,000 people attended the Ball of the August Moon at Verdala Palace last night, held under the auspices of President Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca.
In her opening speech, President Coleiro Preca said the Ball was held to raise the much-needed funds for the Malta Community Chest Fund so that it could then help Maltese and Gozitans who needed specialised care against cancer and other chronic diseases.
Those present were entertained by the bands of the Armed Forces of Malta and the police, George Curmi (Il-Pusé) and his band and Pierre Cordina.
Prime Minister Joseph Muscat and his wife Michelle also attended.