Maltese activists to join 150 cities for Animal Rights Day Protest

May 24 2023

The National Animal Rights Day is soon here.

Organized by the non-profit Our Planet. Theirs Too., NARD is intended to show the public first-hand the results of our society’s brutal treatment of animals and to commemorate the billions of animals who are killed every year in the world, for food, their fur, skins, laboratory tests, and entertainment.

Local animal lovers and liberators will gather on Sunday 4th June at 1800hrs in Valletta to commemorate the day in events held in over 150 major cities worldwide.

Los Angeles, Phoenix, Berkeley, Toronto, London, Paris, Hong Kong and many more cities will be joining in the protest.

‘In a visually shocking display, the activities will start with a public requiem Ceremony in which individuals will stand in unified formation cradling the pictures of animals who died because of human abuse and exploitation.’

‘These posters, including chickens, pigs, cats, dogs, goats, birds, and many others, will then be arranged on the side as a tomb by the participating activists.’

The Declaration of Animal Rights, a 100-foot long scroll, will be unveiled, proclaimed and signed during the protest, bearing the signatures of thousands from all over the world.

‘After the Ceremony, there will be the Celebration of the significant steps that have been made towards ending the suffering of animals and adopting a non-violent lifestyle, speeches, and live music.’

The entire event is open for the public.

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€170,000 for 26 organisations to improve firework factory safety

May 24 2023

26 voluntary organisations involved in the field of pyrotechnics have benefitted from funding to the tune of EUR 170,000 to increase Health and Safety Standards in Fireworks Factories. The fund, managed by Arts Council Malta, facilitates investment to further strengthen the infrastructure of these factories so that volunteers can work in an increasingly safer environment. Each eligible project is awarded up to €5,000.

“This fund, which was launched in 2018, has proven essential to continue strengthening our traditional cultural and creative sector,” stated the Minister for the National Heritage, the Arts and Local Government Owen Bonnici during the award ceremony.

“One also should note that these organisations, which work on a voluntary basis, are always coming up with innovative ways on how to intertwine our traditions with modern creations and through this fund, we are also ensuring that a safer environment is created for the pyrotechnicians who apply their skills in fireworks factories,” he said.

Fireworks factories are present in many towns and villages on the Maltese Islands and serve as a pinnacle for Maltese festas. Local fireworks culture dates back several decades and is considered as a local touristic cultural attraction, forming part of Maltese cultural heritage.

Speaking at the ceremony, Director Funding and Strategy Mary Ann Cauchi made reference to Arts Council Malta’s Strategy2025 and its goals, including “to support and promote the conditions in which Malta’s cultural and creative sectors can flourish. Such funds support local communities and help them grow in a sustainable manner. Arts Council Malta also strives to advocate the promotion of access to cultural heritage.”

This fund supports benefitting voluntary organisations to invest in equipment and gear to improve safety, machinery, and tools to increase production safety, invest in health and safety education resources, invest in the infrastructure and restoration of fireworks factories and to support efforts in strengthening cooperation on a European level.

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Applications now open for Brillanti Goes Musical Theatre

May 24 2023

Musical theatre practitioners – it’s your curtain call!

Following the success of the first season and the currently ongoing second season, Brillanti has opened applications for the third edition of the programme – and this time, its the turn for musical theatre lovers to have a turn!

Brillanti Goes Musical Theatre has officially opened the applications, with presenter Joseph Chetcuti announcing that there is €30,000 in prizes awaiting those who earn the title of Brillanti!

As the second season gets closer and closer to the end, with one semi-final and the big finale left, Joseph is keeping the excitement going to highlight more of Malta’s artistic talent.

So if you, or someone you know, is a musical theatre practitioner, you can apply by either visiting brillanti.tv/audition or by leaving a message on 99229011.

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Red carpet protester wearing Ukrainian colours pours fake blood on herself

May 24 2023

A protester walking down the Cannes Film Festival red carpet managed to deliver an anti-war protest despite the increased security whilst donning the colours of Ukraine’s flag as a dress.

The as of yet unnamed protester wore the blue and yellow colours whilst walking down the carpeted stairs before dousing herself in fake blood on Sunday night.

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Ahead of the screening of French movie Acide, the woman was quickly jumped by officials and escorted away, but not before videos captured the moment and posted it all over social media.

It is currently unknown why the protester targeted the premiere of the film Acide by French film director Just Philippot.

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