Firework specialists prepare ground fireworks ahead of the Msida feast on July 17. Photo: Chris Sant FournierFirework specialists prepare ground fireworks ahead of the Msida feast on July 17. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

The Msida Parish Church adorned with decorations ahead of the feast on July 17. Photo: Chris Sant FournierThe Msida Parish Church adorned with decorations ahead of the feast on July 17. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

Children ride horses in the sea at Bahar Ic-Caghaq on July 17. Photo: Chris Sant FournierChildren ride horses in the sea at Bahar Ic-Caghaq on July 17. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

You can lead a horse to water, and instead of trying to make it drink, treat it to a nice swim, as these two women did at Bahar Ic-Caghaq on July 17. Photo: Chris Sant FournierYou can lead a horse to water, and instead of trying to make it drink, treat it to a nice swim, as these two women did at Bahar Ic-Caghaq on July 17. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

A woman climbs out of the sea after a swim at Ghar Lapsi on July 19. Photo: Chris Sant FournierA woman climbs out of the sea after a swim at Ghar Lapsi on July 19. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

Bathers take shelter from the scorching sun in a cave at Ghar Lapsi on July 19. Photo: Chris Sant FournierBathers take shelter from the scorching sun in a cave at Ghar Lapsi on July 19. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

A niche containing a statue of Jesus at Ghar Lapsi on July 19. Photo: Chris Sant FournierA niche containing a statue of Jesus at Ghar Lapsi on July 19. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

A man admires tropical fish at a show at Mount Carmel Hospital in Attard on July 16. Photo: Matthew MirabelliA man admires tropical fish at a show at Mount Carmel Hospital in Attard on July 16. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Tropical fish are displayed in tanks at a show at Mount Carmel Hospital in Attard on July 16. Photo: Matthew MirabelliTropical fish are displayed in tanks at a show at Mount Carmel Hospital in Attard on July 16. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

A group of fish stare at the camera during a tropical fish show at Mount Carmel Hospital in Attard on July 16. Photo: Matthew MirabelliA group of fish stare at the camera during a tropical fish show at Mount Carmel Hospital in Attard on July 16. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Tropical fish are displayed in tanks at a show at Mount Carmel Hospital in Attard on July 16. Photo: Matthew MirabelliTropical fish are displayed in tanks at a show at Mount Carmel Hospital in Attard on July 16. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

An actress from new sci-fi play Babel X takes part in a day of science and arts events at the Esplora Centre on July 16, bringing the curtain down on the Malta International Arts Festival. Photo: Matthew MirabelliAn actress from new sci-fi play Babel X takes part in a day of science and arts events at the Esplora Centre on July 16, bringing the curtain down on the Malta International Arts Festival. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Performers from the new sci-fi play Babel X take part in a day of science and arts events at the Esplora Centre on July 16, bringing the curtain down on the Malta International Arts Festival. Photo: Matthew MirabelliPerformers from the new sci-fi play Babel X take part in a day of science and arts events at the Esplora Centre on July 16, bringing the curtain down on the Malta International Arts Festival. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

An actress from new sci-fi play Babel X takes part in a day of science and arts events at the Esplora Centre on July 16, bringing the curtain down on the Malta International Arts Festival. Photo: Matthew MirabelliAn actress from new sci-fi play Babel X takes part in a day of science and arts events at the Esplora Centre on July 16, bringing the curtain down on the Malta International Arts Festival. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Iddi, an interactive visual installation created by Late Interactive for the Malta International Arts Festival, is mounted on the steps at the entrance to Valletta on July 16. By walking, running or dancing beneath the installation, participants’ positions are tracked and reflected above in various colours and shapes. The concept of Iddi is to provide participants with an aura or glow that follows them wherever they move. Late Interactive is collaboration between Maltese artists Andrew Schembri and Toni Gialanzè. Photo: Matthew MirabelliIddi, an interactive visual installation created by Late Interactive for the Malta International Arts Festival, is mounted on the steps at the entrance to Valletta on July 16. By walking, running or dancing beneath the installation, participants’ positions are tracked and reflected above in various colours and shapes. The concept of Iddi is to provide participants with an aura or glow that follows them wherever they move. Late Interactive is collaboration between Maltese artists Andrew Schembri and Toni Gialanzè. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Iddi, an interactive visual installation created by Late Interactive for the Malta International Arts Festival, is mounted on the steps at the entrance to Valletta on July 16. By walking, running or dancing beneath the installation, participants’ positions are tracked and reflected above in various colours and shapes. The concept of Iddi is to provide participants with an aura or glow that follows them wherever they move. Late Interactive is a collaboration between Maltese artists Andrew Schembri and Toni Gialanzè. Photo: Matthew MirabelliIddi, an interactive visual installation created by Late Interactive for the Malta International Arts Festival, is mounted on the steps at the entrance to Valletta on July 16. By walking, running or dancing beneath the installation, participants’ positions are tracked and reflected above in various colours and shapes. The concept of Iddi is to provide participants with an aura or glow that follows them wherever they move. Late Interactive is a collaboration between Maltese artists Andrew Schembri and Toni Gialanzè. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

A man plays a shofar in front of the Auberge de Castille in Valletta on July 14. Made from a ram’s horn, the shofar is used in Jewish religious ceremonies. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaA man plays a shofar in front of the Auberge de Castille in Valletta on July 14. Made from a ram’s horn, the shofar is used in Jewish religious ceremonies. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

Maltese Boxer Miquel Cauchi hopes to be Malta’s first Olympic boxing representative, at a gym in St Julians on July 14. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaMaltese Boxer Miquel Cauchi hopes to be Malta’s first Olympic boxing representative, at a gym in St Julians on July 14. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

A farmer teaches visitors 'regenerative agriculture', at the compost festival in Mgarr on July 16. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaA farmer teaches visitors 'regenerative agriculture', at the compost festival in Mgarr on July 16. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

PN Leader Contestant Adrian Delia hugs newly elected European Parliament member Francis Zammit Dimech at the Naxxar Counting hall on July 18. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaPN Leader Contestant Adrian Delia hugs newly elected European Parliament member Francis Zammit Dimech at the Naxxar Counting hall on July 18. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

Bathers stand out in the white foam created by waves at Riviera Bay in Għajn Tuffieħa on July 16. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaBathers stand out in the white foam created by waves at Riviera Bay in Għajn Tuffieħa on July 16. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

Maltese Boxer Miquel Cauchi hopes to be Malta’s first Olympic boxing representative at a gym in St Julians on July 14. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaMaltese Boxer Miquel Cauchi hopes to be Malta’s first Olympic boxing representative at a gym in St Julians on July 14. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

Maltese Boxer Miquel Cauchi hopes to be Malta’s first Olympic boxing representative at a gym in St Julians on July 14. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaMaltese Boxer Miquel Cauchi hopes to be Malta’s first Olympic boxing representative at a gym in St Julians on July 14. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

Feast Banners set up for the feast of our Lady of Mount Carmel in Valletta on July 16. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaFeast Banners set up for the feast of our Lady of Mount Carmel in Valletta on July 16. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

Farmers teach visitors 'regenerative agriculture' at the compost festival on July 16. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaFarmers teach visitors 'regenerative agriculture' at the compost festival on July 16. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

A band plays at the Compost Festival at a farm in Mgarr on July 16. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaA band plays at the Compost Festival at a farm in Mgarr on July 16. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

A Duck and her young swim in Gzira on July 20. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaA Duck and her young swim in Gzira on July 20. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

The sun sets over Gozo shading the Gozo Channel on July 14. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaThe sun sets over Gozo shading the Gozo Channel on July 14. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

A woman holding a red surf board makes her way to the waves at Għajn Tuffieħa on July 16. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaA woman holding a red surf board makes her way to the waves at Għajn Tuffieħa on July 16. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

A woman pets a Kitten at the compost festival in Mgarr on July 16. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaA woman pets a Kitten at the compost festival in Mgarr on July 16. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

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