Ceremony For Soldiers, Officers And Civilians At National War Museum

Nov 7 2023

The memory of those who served our country during wars was honoured at a short but significant ceremony led by Minister for National Heritage, the Arts and Local Government Owen Bonnici, on the occasion of the upcoming Remembrance Day. The ceremony was held inside the chapel dedicated to St Anne at Fort St Elmo, which now houses a special section of the National War Museum set up as a Memorial.

Through a permanent display, the Memorial keeps alive the memory of Maltese soldiers, policemen and civilians who served and were awarded medals for their service during the First and Second World Wars, as well as other wars and periods.

The ceremony – a joint collaboration between Heritage Malta, the National Festivities Committee and Festivals Malta – entailed the laying of a poppy wreath, the observance of a minute of silence, and the sounding of Last Post and Reveille by members of the Police Corps.

Minister Bonnici said: “Today, as we gather in this sacred space, we remember and honor the service and sacrifice of our soldiers, policemen, and civilians during times of conflict.

“Their dedication to our nation will never be forgotten, the National War Museum’s Memorial stands as a lasting tribute to their courage and resilience, let us cherish their memory and the history they’ve written,” Minister Bonnici Concluded.

Following the ceremony, Minister Owen Bonnici was shown around the Memorial by Emmanuel Magro Conti, Heritage Malta’s Senior Curator for Palaces and Military.

The extensive collection in this section includes medals given to servicemen in the British Army, Navy and, later, in the Air Force, as well as a substantial number of medals awarded to civilians. Details about the awardee, as well as information as to why and when each medal was given, are provided on every interpretation panel in the Memorial.

Besides the medals, the section contains several other artefacts, such as the maquettes of local war monuments, and plaques donated to the Museum by ex-servicemen wishing to commemorate colleagues who died at war.

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Popular TikToker Cooks And Eats Pastizzi

Nov 7 2023

After he received messages on TikTok by a particular Zhen Refalo to cook and try pastizzi, popular TikToker Albert CanCook decided to fulfil his request and make some traditional Maltese pastizzi.

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Refalo had apparently been asking him to cook pastizzi for over a year, and Albert finally caved. Showing the process of making the snack, Albert sure seemed to enjoy biting into the Pastizz, and another, and a whole tray.

‘I kinda know why’, Albert said.

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South Korean Minister Speaks Maltese With Ian Borg

Nov 7 2023

During a meeting between Malta and South Korea’s Foreign Affairs Ministers, Minister Park Jin spoke for a considerable amount of time in Maltese as a surprise to Minister Ian Borg.

Minister Ian Borg shared the moment on social media, going on to urge his followers to promote and safeguard the Maltese language. But that’s not all, as during the lunch break some Maltese songs were played.

The music playlist shows titles the titles of Xemx by The Tramps, L-aħħar bidwi f’Wied il-Għasel by Sammy Bartolo, Marigold by Winter Moods, il-Festa by Mary Rose Mallia, Inti Djamant by The Tramps and 7th Wonder by Ira Losco.

SOUTH KOREAN MINISTER SPEAKS IN MALTESE IN MEETING WITH IAN BORG

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Two At Risk Of Dying After Being Hit By Cars

Nov 7 2023

A man and a woman were taken to Mater Dei Hospital after they were injured in two separate traffic accidents early today.

The first incident occurred at around 0415hrs in Triq l-Imdina, Ħaż-Żebbuġ. Preliminary investigations showed that a 74 year old man resident of Żejtun was hit by a Toyota Vitz being driven by a 25 year old man resident of St Paul’s Bay.

The second accident occurred at around 0545hrs in Triq Salvu Psaila, Birkirkara. Preliminary investigations showed that a 62 year old woman resident of Birkirkara was hit by a Toyota Funcargo driven by a 43 year old man resident of Imsida.

Medical teams addressed both accidents and transported both victims to Mater Dei. They were both certified as having suffered serious injuries. Inquires have been opened as investigations continue.

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