DESTINATIONS — MALTA


IT’S PARTY TIME Malta’s festivals are the


down in Malta in a few weeks’ time, champagne corks will be popping for a different reason. Malta is marking the 50th anniversary of independence from British rule on September 21, with events taking place across the islands. But this landmark is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to Malta’s packed programme of annual events – it might not seem like party central at first glance, but Malta knows how to put on a good show.


A


perfect excuse for a short break, says Katie McGonagle


royal visit from a real-life princess is cause for celebration in itself, but when the Duchess of Cornwall touches


l FEEL THE BEAT Few destinations could attract Lady Gaga, will.i.am, Nicole Scherzinger and Enrique Iglesias to their shores, but all have appeared at international music festival Isle of MTV in Floriana. The flagship event of Malta Music Week will be celebrating


its seventh year next June, but while its stars hog the headlines, Malta’s music scene is much more diverse. Valletta’s International Baroque Festival celebrates the island’s history as much as its music: the two-week programme from January 10-24


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