This is the year marking the first centenary of the passing of Mgr Giuseppe Farrugia, one of Gozo’s most eminent sons and benefactors, whose brilliance left an indelible mark on so many aspects of the life of the Gozitan community. He is celebrated for his extraordinary intellect, visionary outlook, and unparalleled talents. To mark this important centenary, Il-Ħaġar Museum, in...

This year the evergreen and much-loved Mass in D by Joseph Vella celebrates the 50th anniversary from when it was composed in August 1975, with a first performance at St George’s Basilica in July 1976.  After Rev. George Frendo’s First High Mass at the same Basilica, accompanied by the premiere of the Laudate Pueri Dominum cantata, both Mass in D and this cantata have had an uninterrupted...

The spirit of George Fenech and Gianni Bonnici lurks in the art of Debono. His works are mainly in oils and reflect the character of the vernacular landscape and village life. His language is impressionistic so he does not go into detail but looks for the essence and colour of the atmosphere around him.

Tang Ping, the name of this exhibition, refers to a movement that originated recently in China and translates as “lying flat”. However, it can be seen as a global phenomenon that expresses a rejection of societal pressures to overwork and overachieve in an endless rat race. What keeps us moving at a frenetic pace? Wealth? Power? Prestige? Image? Is there...