Three mannequins are exhibited outside a shop in Valletta on January 18. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaThree mannequins are exhibited outside a shop in Valletta on January 18. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

People admire the recently restored Triton Fountain at the entrance to Valletta on January 18. Photo: Matthew MirabelliPeople admire the recently restored Triton Fountain at the entrance to Valletta on January 18. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Guizhou Congjiang theatre company perform in a school in Kalkara on January 19 as part of the Happy Chinese New Year celebrations. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaGuizhou Congjiang theatre company perform in a school in Kalkara on January 19 as part of the Happy Chinese New Year celebrations. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

Guizhou Congjiang theatre company perform in a school in Kalkara on January 19 as part of the Happy Chinese New Year celebrations. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaGuizhou Congjiang theatre company perform in a school in Kalkara on January 19 as part of the Happy Chinese New Year celebrations. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

Guizhou Congjiang theatre company perform in a school in Kalkara on January 19 as part of the Happy Chinese New Year celebrations. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaGuizhou Congjiang theatre company perform in a school in Kalkara on January 19 as part of the Happy Chinese New Year celebrations. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

Guizhou Congjiang theatre company perform in a school in Kalkara on January 19 as part of the Happy Chinese New Year celebrations. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaGuizhou Congjiang theatre company perform in a school in Kalkara on January 19 as part of the Happy Chinese New Year celebrations. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

Guizhou Congjiang theatre company perform in a school in Kalkara on January 19 as part of the Happy Chinese New Year celebrations. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaGuizhou Congjiang theatre company perform in a school in Kalkara on January 19 as part of the Happy Chinese New Year celebrations. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

Żejtun Corinthians’ Johan Castano (right) scores the match winner against Mosta at the Hibernians Stadium in Paola on January 20. Photo: Matthew MirabelliŻejtun Corinthians’ Johan Castano (right) scores the match winner against Mosta at the Hibernians Stadium in Paola on January 20. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

A helicopter flies over the Hibernians football Stadium in Paola on January 20. Photo: Matthew MirabelliA helicopter flies over the Hibernians football Stadium in Paola on January 20. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

A human figure from La Fura dels Baus performs near the Triton Fountain in Valletta during the opening ceremony of the Valletta 18 European Capital of Culture in Valletta on January 20. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaA human figure from La Fura dels Baus performs near the Triton Fountain in Valletta during the opening ceremony of the Valletta 18 European Capital of Culture in Valletta on January 20. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

Performers are suspended in the air during the opening ceremony of Valletta 18 European Capital of Culture on January 20. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaPerformers are suspended in the air during the opening ceremony of Valletta 18 European Capital of Culture on January 20. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

People are suspended in mid-air and a human figure from La Fura dels Baus performs near the Triton Fountain in Valletta during the opening ceremony of the Valletta 18 European Capital of Culture on January 20. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaPeople are suspended in mid-air and a human figure from La Fura dels Baus performs near the Triton Fountain in Valletta during the opening ceremony of the Valletta 18 European Capital of Culture on January 20. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

A human figure from La Fura dels Baus performs near the Triton Fountain in Valletta during the opening ceremony of the Valletta 18 European Capital of Culture in Valletta on January 20. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaA human figure from La Fura dels Baus performs near the Triton Fountain in Valletta during the opening ceremony of the Valletta 18 European Capital of Culture in Valletta on January 20. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

Dancers from Zfin Malta perform on stage in St George’s Square during the opening ceremony of the Valletta 18 European Capital of Culture on January 20. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaDancers from Zfin Malta perform on stage in St George’s Square during the opening ceremony of the Valletta 18 European Capital of Culture on January 20. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

Dancers from Zfin Malta perform on stage in St George’s Square during the opening ceremony of the Valletta 18 European Capital of Culture on January 20. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaDancers from Zfin Malta perform on stage in St George’s Square during the opening ceremony of the Valletta 18 European Capital of Culture on January 20. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

A projection of a traditional Maltese fishing ‘Luzzu’ is lit up on St Johns Co Cathedral in Valletta whilst a choir sings during the opening ceremony of Valletta 18 European Capital of Culture on January 20. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina.A projection of a traditional Maltese fishing ‘Luzzu’ is lit up on St Johns Co Cathedral in Valletta whilst a choir sings during the opening ceremony of Valletta 18 European Capital of Culture on January 20. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina.

Yellow flowers bloom in a field in Dwejra on January 22. Photo: Matthew MirabelliYellow flowers bloom in a field in Dwejra on January 22. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

A worker balances between both sides of the Kappara junction a few days before the opening on January 22. Photo: Matthew MirabelliA worker balances between both sides of the Kappara junction a few days before the opening on January 22. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

A migrant is kept under close watch by the police rapid intervention unit after a fight broke out in Marsa on January 22. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaA migrant is kept under close watch by the police rapid intervention unit after a fight broke out in Marsa on January 22. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

Mosta dome dominates the skyline as seen from Dwejra on January 22. Photo: Matthew MirabelliMosta dome dominates the skyline as seen from Dwejra on January 22. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

A couple enjoy a spot of lunch in Dwejra on January 22. Photo: Matthew MirabelliA couple enjoy a spot of lunch in Dwejra on January 22. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

A cat stands on a table near a bucket of red flowers in Paola on January 24. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaA cat stands on a table near a bucket of red flowers in Paola on January 24. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

Members of the Special Response Unit arrest detained migrants at the Safi barracks after a small group strated a riot on January 22. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaMembers of the Special Response Unit arrest detained migrants at the Safi barracks after a small group strated a riot on January 22. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

The €23 million Kappara junction project was officially opened by Prime Minister Joseph Muscat and Transport Minister Ian Borg during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on January 25. Photo: Jonathan BorgThe €23 million Kappara junction project was officially opened by Prime Minister Joseph Muscat and Transport Minister Ian Borg during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on January 25. Photo: Jonathan Borg

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