Volksbank Malta once again invited customers, members of the business community and representatives of the authorities to its traditional Austrian Spring Party, the “Heuriger” which took place in the beautiful gardens of Castello Zammittello.

“We organised this summer event for the first time in 2005, and it has become a fixed date on the diary of our customers now,” said Herbert Skok, managing director of Volksbank Malta. “The Heuriger is a garden party with wooden benches and tables and simple Austrian food; sausages and meat are barbequed on the spot and salads are prepared according to traditional recipes.“

The Edelweiss Quartet, a popular group of four musicians from Tyrol, performed Austrian folklore music once again in the typical half length leather trousers of their country. The atmosphere was further enhanced by vice chairman Werner Wess and Mr Skok also dressed in traditional Austrian style, and even some of the guests joined the event in their traditional outfit.

“Volksbank Malta is a local commercial bank with Austrian background, and we want to show our dedication to the Maltese Islands and as well as the connection to our home country,” Mr. Skok explained. “As in the last six years, the Heuriger was a great success for Volksbank, and our guests enjoyed the enchanting atmosphere of the party very much.”