The Gozo Flower Art Festival is finally here and here’s what you should expect

The Gozo Flower Festival is finally here and here's what you should expect

Apr 18 2023

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Spring is fully in bloom and now is the time to get ready for the Gozo Flower Art Festival, taking place between April 28 and May 1 around Victoria. Here’s a rundown of the exciting activities happening throughout the festival:

On Friday 28 April, head to the Ministry for Gozo Hall in Victoria at 19:00 for the Flower Carpet Project Conference. This conference will inform attendees about the creative process behind the magnificent installation, the history and significance of this unique art form, and the intricate design techniques used by the artists. Following the conference, at 20:00, don’t miss the Flower Carpet Project Exhibition grand opening, where you’ll get a sneak peek of the breathtaking installation.

Saturday 29th April is all about The Making of the Infiorata at Castle Road, Victoria from 09:00 onwards. Witness the skilled artists carefully arranging thousands of petals to form stunning designs. At 19:00, be part of the excitement of the unveiling of the finished Infiorata masterpieces at the Inauguration of the Infiorata at Independence Square, Victoria.

On Sunday 30th April, visit the Infiorata Display at Castle Hill, Ċittadella from 09:00 onwards and marvel at the beauty of the Infiorata. Take a leisurely stroll around the installation and enjoy the stunning visual spectacle. From 10:00 to 13:00, attend workshops at Villa Rundle and learn the art of flower arrangement from expert instructors to create your own unique floral masterpiece.

On Monday 1st May, don’t miss the chance to marvel at the beauty of the Infiorata and take a leisurely stroll around the installation at Castle Hill, Ċittadella from 09:00 onwards.

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The Gozo Flower Art Festival is the perfect opportunity to indulge in the beauty and fragrance of flowers while enjoying a range of exciting activities.

From learning about the creative process behind the Flower Carpet Project installation to witnessing the intricate process of The Making of the Infiorata, there’s something for everyone at this festival. So mark your calendars and don’t miss this fantastic event in Victoria!

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Super Mario Bros becomes the biggest video game adaptation ever

Apr 18 2023

The Super Mario Bros. Movie just became the biggest video game adaptation of all time, earning a whopping $508.7 million in a single week.

The family film is estimated to have made a whopping $368 million in just the opening weekend, beating previous video game adaptations by a landslide.

The previous record holders were Warcraft, which made $439.4 million in its first week, and Pokemon: Detective Pikachu, which earned $449.8 million in the same time span.

The movie also managed to snatch away the title of biggest worldwide opening for an animated film from Disney’s Frozen 2, which debuted with $358 million.

But that’s not all in terms of records as it managed to beat Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania with the biggest opening of 2023.

The movie is now one of just 12 films from Illumination/Universal since 2019 to cross the $500 million mark. This came despite the movie facing some pre-release skepticism and critique, especially following the voice actor announcement revealing Chris Pratt to be voicing the titular character of Mario.

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Local football icon Sammy Nicholl dies aged 88

Apr 18 2023

Sammy Nicholl, a renowned football player from Malta, has died at the age of 88, with his family confirming the passing.

Kicking off his career with Żebbuġ Rangers, he is mostly known for his time with Sliema Wanderers. With the latter team, he boasts 80 goals in 12 seasons between 1952 and 1964.

Nicholl also became a prominent face on national television as he gave his input into sport programmes.

Nicholl won the league five times, the FA Trophy tree times, the Scicluna Cup seven times and the Cassar Cup three times.

The Malta Football Association paid tribute to the footballer, saying that the entire football community on the island are saddened this morning by the news.

On behalf of MaltaDaily, we would like to wish his loved ones the deepest of condolences.

Rest in Peace Nicholl.

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‘Animals in Malta have to suffer due to ineffective administration’

Apr 18 2023

Animal activists issued a joint statement stating that, due to a lack of effective administration, animals across Malta are having to suffer.

‘We are saddened by the news that another person has been injured by dogs’ the activists said. ‘Dogs kept and bred by this individual have already been in the media yet under the current legislation he is allowed to keep animals in his care.’

They lamented how there is no doubt that once the dogs have been caught, ‘they will probably be put to sleep and will have to pay with their life for the improper upbringing they have had.’

‘This is because yet again the authorities have failed to protect them and other animals with effective legislation.’

‘Animal Activists and NGOs have been asking for legislation to control breeding and a temporary ban on the breeding of stronger breeds for years. Had the Minister enacted the legislation when the first case was reported in the media, yesterday’s incident would not have happened.’

The statement urged the government, and more specifically Animal Rights Minister Anton Refalo, to take action about the situation, pointing to Commissioner for Animal Welfare Alison Bezzzzina’s recommendation of regulating breeding in 2021, amongst other measures.

This comes after Andre Galea, a breeder, was attacked by his own dogs in Msida, leading him to seek shelter on a car roof after sustaining injuries. Galea’s dogs had mauled his own grandmother to death back in 2020.

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