The first edition of #malteen, a new arts event focused on teens, is currently underway at St James Cavalier Centre for Creativity.

Teenagers, aged 13 to 17, are being immersed in an arts-filled programme which puts their aspirations and passions at the centre. From music concerts to dance installations, theatre productions and scriptwriting workshops to human board games and abseiling and other challenges, the event celebrates teenagers’ creativity and need for expression.

A group of teenagers are also camping in the car park outside the building. They are documenting the event and creating a short film with the help of a group of filming professionals. The film will be premiered at the closing party tomorrow.

 “We want #malteen to be about teenagers, their dreams, aspirations and how we can encourage and enhance creativity in all its forms,” #malteen project manager Maria Spiteri Zahra said.

#malteen is being organised for the first time by Fondazzjoni Ċelebrazzjonijiet Nazzjonali, Aġenzija Żgħażagħ and St James Cavalier Centre for Creativity.

The event was opened today by parliamentary secretary for youth Chris Agius, Aġenzija Żgħażagħ CEO Miriam Teuma, Fondazzjoni Ċentru għall-Kreattivita’ chairman Rupert Cefai and representatives from a number of cultural entities.

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