Childhood to Vows: Marie Claire Posts Wholesome Video with Julian

May 14 2024

Marie Claire Portelli, a well-known local content creator and fashion photographer, recently delighted her followers with a heartwarming video that traces her and her partner Julian’s journey from childhood to matrimony. The video, rich with nostalgia, features clips of their shared moments from as early as their Holy Communion, weaving through their lives all the way to their beautifully orchestrated wedding day.

The couple, who became engaged on October 2, 2022, captured the hearts of many when their stunning pre-wedding photos appeared in British Vogue’s September 2023 issue, thanks to the talented photographer Anisa Alsabri. Their wedding was a blend of luxury and intimacy, decorated with details that showcased their unique style and personal touch.

Marie Claire and Julian’s video is more than just a compilation of memories; it is a testament to their long-lasting love and the meticulous planning that went into turning their dream wedding into a reality.

Congratulations once again to the happy couple!

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Sliema Wanderers Take to Streets to Celebrate History 22nd FA Cup Trophy

May 14 2024

In a display of historic celebration, the streets of Sliema were awash with blue and white as the Sliema Wanderers Supporters celebrated their team’s historic 22nd FA Trophy victory. The jubilant fans gathered en masse following the Blues’ thrilling 4-2 win over Floriana at the National Stadium on Sunday.

Videos circulating on social media capture the exhilarating atmosphere, as crowds of supporters, dressed in the team’s colours, chanted and waved flags, embodying the passion and pride of a community united by football. The victory not only marked a significant achievement in the match but also solidified Sliema Wanderers’ position as the most decorated Maltese club in the history of local football.

As the celebrations continue, the streets of Sliema echo with songs of victory as the Blues head into a new era.

Kudos Sliema Wanderers FC.

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Viral Priest Dun Raymond Cassar Passes Away

May 14 2024

Members of the local community have come together on Tuesday morning to bid farewell to beloved member of the community Dun Raymond Cassar.

Beyond going viral with the now-famous ‘Jien il-President’ video clip, Dun Raymond was loved and well respected within the local community, particularly amongst the members of the Zurrieq Parish, many of whom took to social media bid farewell to Dun Raymond.

Amongst others, the Carmelite Society Queen Victoria Band Club took to social media to pay their respects to Dun Raymond, with hundreds of likes and comments following in tribute.

RIP, Dun Raymond.

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Rebecca Cassar’s Exhibition “Mewġa” to hit Gemelli Art Gallery this June

May 13 2024

In her third solo exhibition titled Mewġa (this being the Maltese translation of the word
‘wave’), Rebecca Cassar explores her life-long fascination with the sea, the shore, and all
things blue and sandy.

Cassar’s signature abstract style, now synonymous with the bold use of colour, texture
and 23.5 karat gold leaf, comes out in full force to represent the beauty (and vulnerability)
of Malta’s much-celebrated coastal landscape. The works on display – consisting of over
20 pieces employing varying media on canvas – are in essence an ode to Cassar’s youth,
with many a day spent at sea with her grandfather (a then retired captain of the British
Merchant Navy).

Years on, Cassar laments the gradual degradation of marine life. “I want to use this
exhibition as a platform to highlight mankind’s disruption of this delicate ecosystem. The
impact of tourism, fish farming, and pollution, to name but a few pressing issues which
come to mind, have ensured that the sea I once knew as a child is no longer recognisable.
Mewġa is a metaphor for the wave of change required to prioritise the conservation of our
landscapes and marine biology generally,” Cassar notes.

When asked for her favourite works, Cassar initially hesitates (in a manner akin to a
mother being asked to pinpoint her favourite child) but eventually remarks that Tonn and
Rizza hold a special place in her heart. “I feel drawn to these works because I had a clear
vision for their execution from the get-go. Tonn makes use of specially curated materials,
notably glass, which is meant to mimic the reflection of the sea’s ripples from above. A
closer look will also reveal a solitary tuna fish ‘caught under’ the shard of glass; playing
on the scarcity of wild tuna after years of over-fishing, as well as the cages which they
have increasingly become confined to.”

As for her process, Cassar confirms that, in preparation for this exhibition, she spent a
number of months visiting and researching locations around the Maltese Islands. “This
enabled me to come up with the story I wanted to portray in each and every work, whilst
respecting my artistic license and freedom to diverge from the sources of my research if
and as necessary,” Cassar remarks.

Mewġa opens on Wednesday 5 June at 7pm. It will be open on weekdays from 8am to
2.30pm and Saturdays from 9am to 12pm. The exhibition will run until the 23 June at
Gemelli Art Gallery, Ta’ Qali Crafts Village, Attard. Entrance is free. For more details,
please visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/2930242470456858/

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