This year’s edition of the national event “Walk with the President” will take place on Sunday, November 17, with participants walking from the Sant’Anton Palace to the President’s Palace in St. George’s Square, Valletta.

Upon arrival in Valletta, there will be a variety of family-friendly activities in St. George’s Square, including games for children, food, drinks, entertainment, and music.

Details of this year’s event were announced during a press conference led by President Myriam Spiteri Debono, joined by Minister for Education, Sports, Youth, Research, and Innovation Clifton Grima, Shadow Minister David Agius, Enemed’s Executive Chairman Kevin Chircop, and Malta Community Chest Fund Chairperson Sina Bugeja.

In her speech, President Spiteri Debono urged the public to attend, highlighting how supporting the event strengthens the community through the Malta Community Chest Fund, which provides vital assistance to those in need. She added, “Suffering calls for compassion and relief.”

The President thanked the Malta Police Force, the Armed Forces of Malta, and key sponsors, including Enemed, in collaboration with SportMalta under the Ministry for Sports, as well as the Local Councils Association.

Participants can make a €10 donation to the Malta Community Chest Fund and will receive a commemorative t-shirt. These can be collected from Local Councils across Malta and Gozo, the Malta Community Chest Fund offices in Valletta, or Eurosport locations.

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The Minister for National Heritage, the Arts, and Local Government, Owen Bonnici, announced the launch of the National Charter for the Status of the Artist during the third edition of the State of the Arts – Malta’s National Symposium.

This Charter aims to provide a dynamic framework of reference for any legislation, policy, or initiative that has a direct or indirect impact on the cultural and creative sectors. It outlines the social, economic, and legal status of Maltese artists, while also identifying the legislative standards and actions needed to protect and strengthen their position in the Maltese Islands.

Minister Bonnici expressed his satisfaction with the symposium, now in its third year, noting that it has become a cornerstone in shaping Malta’s creative sectors. He emphasized that this national event plays a key role in nurturing future generations of artists, leaving a lasting legacy on the cultural scene.

He explained that the launch of the National Charter is a priority in the Arts Council Malta’s strategy, inspired by UNESCO’s Recommendations on the Status of Artists. It supports and promotes working conditions where artists and creative practitioners can thrive.

Executive Chairman of Arts Council Malta, Albert Marshall, highlighted the importance of fostering intersectoral collaboration and meaningful dialogue with stakeholders to ensure that policies reflect the needs of those directly and indirectly involved in the creative sectors.

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