Programme of activities in St George Palace Square inaugurated on the 21st of November by Minister G

Monday 7^th December 2009

18:30- 19:30

In Guardia – A spectacular re-enactment that portrays an authentic historical event during which some 70 actors are all dressed up in their best uniforms from the times of the Order of St John. This will start in Republic Street and move into St George`s Square. A Malta Tourism Authority production

20:00- 22:00

Concert by George Curmi (il-Pusè) Band together with Mark Tonna, Alex Schembri, Geordie, Mariella Pace Axiaq, Hilda and Miriana Curmi, Kurt Calleja, Diana, George Debono, David Chircop, Martin and Paul Curmi.

Tuesday 8^th December 2009

11.00 – 12.30

All patrols from the Central District Scouts and Girl Guides will march into Valletta from City Gate to St George`s Square

12:30 – 13.45

Sarsaza Percussion Ensemble

13.45 – 15.15

EnKore together with their band

15:15- 16:30

Patras Lepanto 1603 – Re-enactment of the celebration that had taken place in St George`s Square after the Knights` victory in Patras, Lepanto in 1603.  Some 100 actors will be dressed up  in uniforms and regalia reminiscent of the Order of St John.  A spectacular parade that will start at City Gate and makes its way through Republic Street. A Malta Tourism Authority Production

16:30- 20:30

Children`s programme including animation shows and falconers

16.30 – 17.30

Tama Tnabar will parade in from Republic Street towards St George`s Square

18.30 – 19.30

Violinist Simon Vella

18:30- 19:30

Muzzle Unplugged

18:30- 20:30

Fire juggling and Fire eating shows.

19:30- 20:30

Saxaphone Quartet

20:30- 22:30

Live concert by The Animae Gospel Choir, – made up of a number of well-established artists and singers accompanied by a live band.  Special guest star Ivan Grech of Winter Moods.

Wednesday 9^th December 2009

18.30- 18.45 

Armed Forces of Malta Band together with the Police Band will march from City Gate to St George`s Square

18.45 – 20.00

Musical show and parade by the Armed Forces of Malta Band together with the Police Band in St George`s Square.

20:00- 22:00

Concert of popular operatic and Napolitan exerpts by the Orkestrina of the Valletta Dramatic Company. Well-loved pieces will be interpreted by tenor Joseph Aquilina and sopranos Anita Cauchi and Marita Bezzina, together with popular singers Nunzio Galdes u Enzo Gusman.

Thursday 10^th December 2009

17:00- 18:30

University Junior College Orchestra will accompany tenor Aldo Busuttil in concert with Ruth Portelli, Corason Mizzi and Laura Bruno.

18:30- 19.30 

The two Valletta bands namely the La Valette Philharmonic National Society and the King`s Own Band will march together from City Gate  to  St George`s Square.

19.30 – 21.30

Musical concert by the two Valletta Band Clubs in St.George`s Square.

Friday 11^th December 2009

09:00- 13:00

Eco-Schools Outing – Children`s entertainment including guided tours of the President`s Palace and the House of Parliament, animation shows, games and falconers` shows.  Demos by the Civil Protection Department and the Armed Forces of Malta together with an educational corner by Wasteserv and 34U campaign

12:00- 12:30

Police Silent Drill Parade

13:00- 17:00

A number of artists exhibit their work 

19:00- 23:00

Maltese  Quality Winefest – First Evening

19:00- 21:00

The Freddie Mizzi Big Band

21:00- 23:00

Spiteri Lucas Band accompany Glen Vella, Godwin Lucas, Miriam Christine Borg and Debbie Scerri together with violinist Joseph Chetcuti                             

Saturday 12^th December 2009

10:00- 16:00

Children`s games and activities – A varied and colourful programme incuding animation, puppet shows, face painters, magic shows and falconers, together with traditional Maltese games and water games in St George`s Square`s fountain.  Wasteserv and 34U will organise educational games.  The Malta Council for Sports will also organise martial arts shows besides a myriad of games.  An exhibition of fire engines will also be on display.  This is being organised by the Civil Protection Department.

13:00- 15:00

Dancing Galore – Flamenco, waltz, folk, ballroom and ballet by Artemocion Dance Studio, Aqua Blue Dancers, Moving Bodies, Malta Drama Centre, Cutie Cute Dancers, Happydays Dance Studio and Mystic Dancers.

15.00- 18.00 

Classic cars Parade by Old Motors Club starting from City Gate

19:00- 23:30

Maltese  Quality Winefest 2009 – 2nd Evening

19:00- 20:30

Astra Folk Group

20:30 – 21.30

Nafra Folk Ensemble

21:30- 23:30

The JazzinUp Band together with Ludvig Galea