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EVENTS
3rd – 4th December
YOUTH VILLAGE CHRISTMAS MARKET Sta Venera The Youth Village Christmas Market, hosted by Agenzija Zghazagh, is no ordinary event and a market that fits your taste. It will offer everything your heart desires. Adorned with decorations, festive live music, stalls which sell unique and genuine produce by young entrepreneurs, and much more. Do not miss out on the beautiful nativity scene and the magic of the season. Entrance is free. www.agenzijazghazagh.com.mt
3rd – 4th December
2016 WORLD CAT SHOW SmartCity Malta, Kalkara Appoximately 80-100 cats from all over the world are expected to attend this show. This is an all breed show, for which the MFGC is eagerly awaiting the opportunity to welcome a nice variety of breeds from all over the world. For this show, MFGC will be host to the Master Ring, the Double Master Ring, the Triple Master Ring, together with WCF Rings. The judges will include Elena Fedorenko (Russia), Marina Zhuravleva (Russia) and Tatyana Chernova (Latvia). www.maltacatshows.com
7TH – 11th December
Natalis Notabilis 2016 Sponsored by Bilom Group Rabat Celebrate Christmas in Malta in a magical setting at one of the island's most historical locations. Rabat's historic core shall be transformed into a Christmas wonderland, having over 60 stalls which shall consist of traditional German food such as Bratwurst, warm beverages including Glühwein and various artisan products. These will be complimented with the Maltese traditional Christmas cuisine, including the 'Imbuljuta' (Chestnut pureè/soup) and 'Qagħaq tal-Għasel' (Treacle/honey rings), some of which coming straight from the Franciscan Friary's oven. Iconic buildings within the area shall have their doors open for the public to visit while one must visit the various attractions including the Nativity Trail at the Franciscan Friary's secret garden, Santa Claus' House and traditional Maltese crib making exhibitions. Various buskers shall entertain the public while Christmas Carols and glittering lights shall accompany Malta's largest outdoor Christmas Market. www.natalisnotabilis.org
17th December
Beethoven: Missa Solemnis
Basilica San Paolo Fuori le Mura, Rome
Under the baton of principal conductor Brian Schembri, the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra will be traveling to the ancient city of Rome to perform in the stunning Basilica of San Paolo Fuori le Mura. This concert will feature Beethoven’s Missa Solemnis, one of his greatest masterpieces, with the full complement of the orchestra, soloists Jacquelyn Wagner, Eva Vogel, Daniel Kirch & Gerd Grochowski and the choir of the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia.This very special event is free to attend and is being organised by the Culture Directorate within the Ministry for Justice, Culture & Local Government, Malta. To reserve your seat, please contact the Culture Directorate on culture@gov.mt / +356 25674205. www.maltaorchestra.com