Following footage which emerged of a mass gathering during a Zebbug feast celebration, local artists took to social media to express their discontent and frustration. Artists pointed out how performers are suffering financially and psychologically due to closure whereas such events are occurring without restriction and any sense of responsibility.
Dancer Warren Bonello took to Facebook to state that ‘whilst [these] people party without masks, uncontrolled […] us #artists sit at home as we aren’t safe to open our theatre, performances and projects.’ Culture Venture founder and director Toni Attard also took to Facebook to compare an empty, struggling theatre against a band club full of people disregarding health protocols.
It was also noted that several ministers and politicians were present during the celebrations. Transport Minister Ian Borg, Environment Minister Aaron Farrugia, Oppostion Leader Bernard Grech and Social Accommodation Minister Roderick Galdes were among those spotted at the band club.
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Photo Source: Warren Bonello FB, Toni Attard FB, Bernard Grech FB, Ian Borg FB, Aaron Farrugia FB