your Diary
September
Malta International
Airshow
An exhibition of visiting aircraft
and aerial displays take place
over the weekend in late
September at the Luqa airfield.
October
Notte Bianca
On the 1st October, Valletta's
museums, historical buiodings and
cultural institutions are open to all
free of charge till late, and there are
free live gigs all over the city.
BirguFest
Three days of cultural activities
including music, dance and
pageantry in Vittoriosa,
culminating in the 'Birgu by
Candlelight' when electric lights
are switched off and the streets
are lit only by candles.
Rolex Middlesea Race
This offshore sailing competition
starts and finishes at the Malta
Royal Yacht Club, in Ta' Xbiex.
November
Mediterranea
This 10-day festival of culture
in Gozo celebrates history, art,
crafts, opera and music of the
island.
December
Christmas
Christmas is celebrated ardently
throughout the islands; miniature
and life-size nativity scenes can
be found in churches and on the
streets.
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