Local Skies Light Up For Malta International Fireworks Festival

Apr 21 2024

Yesterday saw the continuation of the Malta International Fireworks Festival at the iconic Grand Harbour in Valletta.

With the first pyrotechnic competition between Sliema’s Soċjeta Filarmonika Stella Maris and Munxar’s Sezzjoni Żgħażagħ Pawlini Munxarin, spectators were treated to the very best of this Maltese traditional craft.

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Videos of the spectacle show the various forms and colours local pyro-technicians have worked diligently to create, with fireworks being such a staple of Maltese festa culture.

The spectacle will once again take place today, the 21st, in Valletta. The celebration then proceeds to Marsaxlokk on April 26th, Nadur on April 27th, and Mellieħa on April 28th, before concluding with a final show in Valletta on April 30th.

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Three Young Men Ordained As New Priests

Apr 21 2024

Three young men were ordained as new priests by Archbishop Charles Scicluna in Valletta’s St John’s Co-Cathedral.

The Archdiocese of Malta shared the ordination of Dun Malcolm John Saliba, Dun Karl Andrew Schembri and Father Rob Rizzo SJ.

‘Archbishop Charles Scicluna’s message to them’, the Archdiocese explained, ‘is that they not only preach ministries of healing, but that they be humble enough that they pray to Jesus everyday for their own healing and soulful renewal.’

Karl Andrew Schembri was interviewed by MaltaDaily for an M Files episode earlier this year.

The 28 year old explained his journey to joining the priesthood and how his life eventually led him to following this path.

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Congratulations to all three!

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Two Old Maltese Friends Reunite After Over 60 Years

Apr 21 2024

In a wholesome video uploaded to TikTok, Maltese Elise Darmanin shared the reunion of her grandfather as he reunited with an old friend of his after over 60 years!

Before the meet-up, Elise asked about his friendship, with her grandfather explaining that they used to attend catechism together.

The two had grown distant after getting married and life took them separate ways, but they eventually exchanged telephone numbers.

Elise shared the moment the two met and walked together, recalling their memories of their Holy Confirmation, with her granddad having carried out his in Mdina.

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So glad I got to experience this moment with my Grandpa 🥹♥️

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Grabbing a coffee together, accompanied by her grandfather’s wife, the two created an unforgettable memory for Elise as she shared the moment with them.

The video amassed over 33.7K views on TikTok, with many followers commenting about how wonderful this must have been for her and urging Elise and everyone else to cherish grand-parents while they are still here.

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Melita FC Team Celebrate Victory During Coach Interview

Apr 21 2024

As Melita FC head coach Clive Mizzi was addressing an interview following his team’s declaration as Challenge League 2023/24 Champions, the players jumped in to continue their celebrations.

Coach Clive was doused in water as the players huddled up to chant and jubilate over their success.

Melita FC rose to the top of the league after beating Marsa 1-0, with their official trophy awarding set to take place this coming weekend.

This comes as one of Melita FC’s players, Matthew Debattista, reaches the important milestone of 100 Melita appearances during the match against Marsa, ever since his team debut back in November 16th 2019.

‘A massive well done to everyone involved in this great achievement! Congratulations to all the players, coaching staff, administration, sponsors and committee for their hard work’, the team wrote on social media.

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