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Tony Cassar

This author Tony Cassar has created 11 entries.

19 Apr

DIN L-ART ĦELWA LAUNCHES 25TH EDITION OF BIR MIFTUĦ INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL

  Din L-Art Ħelwa has launched the 25th edition of the Bir Miftuħ International Music Festival, once again bringing together a stunning line-up of performers for lovers of classical music. The concerts are held at the charming medieval church of Santa Marija ta’ Bir Miftuђ, located outside the Malta International Airport near the roundabout to Gudja. This year’s concerts will be as follows: May...

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19 Apr

The 25th Edition of the Bir Miftuђ International Music Festival

Dear Members and Friends The 25th Edition of the Bir Miftuђ International Music Festival Din l-Art Ħelwa is pleased to announce the 25th Edition of the Bir Miftuђ International Music Festival. With the euphoria of spring, the church of Santa Maria ta’ Bir Miftuђ will once again resonate with melodious and uplifting music. The medieval and awesome aura of the venue enhances the beauty...

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11 Apr

The Sundial at Ghaxaq

A vertical type sundial can be found mounted on a wall of a house in St Mary Street Ghaxaq, behind the parish church. It is very near the Dar tal-Bebbux, a building with a façade decorated with mollusc shells. It is not a major restoration project by Din l-Art Helwa but it is considered significant as the features of the sundial...

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07 Mar

Patrick Calleja is the new Executive President of Din l-Art Ħelwa

Architect Patrick Calleja has been appointed the new executive president for Din l-Art Ħelwa – National Trust of Malta, taking over from architect Alex Torpiano who steps down at the end of his term in office.  Mr Calleja is the 8th Executive President of the organisation since it was founded by Judge Maurice Caruana Curran in 1965 to safeguard Malta’s heritage and the natural environment.  Mr Calleja graduated...

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26 Feb

Din l-Art Ħelwa concerned about height limitation policy

Din l-Art Ħelwa concerned about height limitation policy Din l-Art Ħelwa has expressed concern about two circulars* issued recently the Planning Authority, worried that its intentions may have unintended consequences for height limitations currently established through Local Plans. Circular 2_24 Circular 3_24 This was expressed as a resolution approved by the AGM of the heritage NGO held on Saturday, which also approved...

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22 Feb

DLĦ and BOV announce winners of photography competition

DLĦ and BOV announce winners of photography competition Competition aimed at encouraging environmental awareness  The four winning photographs in the Din l-Art Ħelwa and Bank of Valletta photography competition will be put on display in the Majjistral Park’s Visitors’ Centre as well as on the Bank’s social media channels. The photographic competition – the 7th organized by Din l-Art Ħelwa – was...

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16 Feb

DIN L-ART ĦELWA LAUNCHES RED TOWER MULTILINGUAL VIDEOS

  Din l-Art Ħelwa has launched self-guide videos to the Red Tower in Mellieħa in English, Maltese, Italian, Spanish, French and German. The 17th Century tower is the most visited site held under guardianship by DLĦ, with over 40,000 visitors in 2023, an impressive increase of over 29 per cent over the previous year. The site is run by warden James Evans...

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10 Feb

DIN L-ART ĦELWA AGM 2024

Dear members,  Thank you to those who have already registered their participation for our forthcoming AGM on February 24th at 11 am. This will be held both by zoom and in person at our headquarters at 133 Melita Street. This year we have to approve important changes to our statute also required by new Voluntary Services regulations. Therefore we need as many...

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10 Feb

Delimara Lighthouse Restoration

    Din l-Art Ħelwa would like to ask you to submit a formally signed quotation (Financial Bid) taking into consideration the details provided in the attached BOQ. The quotation should feature clearly the quoted fees, with excluding VAT, Vat and including VAT amounts. Bidders are committed to retain the validity of quotation for a period of ninety(90) days from the closing...

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