Malta’s Biggest Festa? Zabbar Feast Comes to a Close as Thousands Visit Village

Sep 10 2023

Zabbar’s Feast of Our Lady of Graces comes to a close today, looking back on a jam-packed week with thousands of visitors from across the Maltese Islands hitting the streets of Zabbar.

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In what is considered to be one of Malta’s largest village feasts, patrons of the Societa’ Filarmonica Maria Mater Gratiae Zabbar A.D. 1883, otherwise known as ‘Tal-Baqra’ as well as those representing Għaqda Madonna tal-Grazzja Banda San Mikiel Żabbar AD 1883, known as ‘Tal-Bajda’, adorned the streets of the southern Maltese village with tapestries, flags, statues and bright green and blue shirts.

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Hundreds of feast-goers took to social media to share their festa moments, showing thousands of revellers hit the streets of Zabbar in their colour of choice. DJs, musicians, logistics operators and bar staff were operating at full speed to cater to the influx of visitors the village experiences this time of year and, safe to say, it was quite a success.

Il-Festa t-Tajba.

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Maltese Diver gets Up Close & Personal with Fried Egg Jellyfish in Magical Video

Sep 10 2023

With Autumn on the horizon as Malta’s summer chapter begins to close, local ocean-lovers will probably want to catch the last glimpse of the our waters, and local diver Max Saliba found himself in quite the magical setting.

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Taking to Instagram to upload a gorgeous reel, Saliba shows himself swimming amongst a bloom of Phacellophora camtschatica, otherwise known as the fried egg jellyfish or ‘Qassata’ / ‘Tal-Lampuka’ in Maltese.

Saliba showed footage of himself and a few others swimming amongst the harmless species of jellyfish in the crystal clear waters of Dwejra.

PN & PL Put Aside Difference to March for Pride in Gozo

Sep 10 2023

Politicians from both sides of the coin came together on our sister island yesterday as Malta’s festival of pride and diversity continued in Gozo.

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Labour’s Gozo Minister Clint Camilleri, Parliamentary Secretary for Reforms & Equality Rebecca Buttigieg and MP Randolph Debattista were spotted waving the flag alongside PN MPs Alex Borg & Claudette Buttigieg as well as Labour President Ramona Attard & MEP Cyrus Engerer.

Politicians were seen waving the pride flag in a moment of celebration, with PN MP Alex Borg posting a wholesome selfie of the politicians as they put aside their difference to celebrate pride.

On Saturday, Gozo welcomed visitors from all across Malta and Europe for a Pride March and Concert featuring multiple local favourites such as Versatile Brass, Ryan Hili, Aidan, Amber, Matt Black, Brooke, Janvil, Destiny, Michela and many more, together with Olivia Lilith and Joseph Chetcuti, amongst others.

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Which Hollywood Actors Would Play These Maltese Personalities?

Sep 10 2023

Hollywood has a knack for bringing real-life stories to the silver screen, and casting the right actors to portray iconic personalities can make or break a movie’s success. After being inspired by a recent genius posted on Pastizziposting of a spoof article announcing Robert Downey Jr. as Mintoff, we couldn’t help but fuel the fire. So today, we’re diving into the world of Maltese personalities and imagining which Hollywood A-listers could play them in a biographical film.

Jennifer Garner as Ira Losco

Malta’s pop queen, Ira Losco, is known for her electric stage presence and long list of Maltese bangers. Her charismatic and empowering persona deserve an actor who can capture her essence; that being Jennifer Garner. With her radiant smile, acting versatility undeniable talent, Jennifer Garner is the perfect choice to play Ira Losco.

Ian McShane as Freddie Portelli

Freddie Portelli, the legendary Maltese music icon, has a timeless charm and charisma that has resonated with audiences for decades. To bring his incredible story to life, we envision Ian McShane stepping into the role. McShane’s rugged features and commanding presence are reminiscent of Portelli’s iconic stage persona.

Mark Ruffalo as Peppi Azzopardi

Peppi Azzopardi, the beloved Maltese media icon and Xarabank presenter, has a distinctive charm that has made him a household name on the island. To do justice to Azzopardi’s magnetic personality, who better than Mark Ruffalo? Ruffalo’s warm and relatable demeanor, coupled with his knack for portraying various moods and attitudes, make him an ideal choice for this role.

Anya Taylor-Joy as Maxine Pace

Maxine Pace deserves an actor who can embody her charm and talent and Anya Taylor-Joy, with her striking looks and exceptional acting abilities, is the perfect match. Taylor-Joy’s ability to convey emotion through her performances and her captivating presence make her an excellent choice to portray Maxine Pace.

Robert Downey Jr. as Dom Mintoff

Dominic Mintoff, the former Maltese prime minister, was a prominent political figure with a strong personality. To bring his intriguing life story to the screen, Robert Downey Jr. would be an excellent choice. Downey Jr.’s versatility as an actor and his ability to portray complex characters would allow him to capture the essence of Dom Mintoff’s political career and personal life.

While this may be a hypothetical scenario, it’s always exciting to imagine Hollywood stars stepping into the shoes of beloved Maltese figures, showcasing their lives, accomplishments, and the stories that have left a lasting impact on the Maltese islands and beyond.

Question is… which Maltese personality biopic would you watch?

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