Valletta has officially kicked off the festive season as the capital’s Christmas lights were switched on during a special ceremony in Pjazza Ħelsien on Tuesday evening. The event marked the launch of this year’s Christmas in the Capital programme, a month-long celebration packed with activities, performances and festive attractions. The ceremony was
The month-long countdown to Christmas started on Tuesday as the Christmas lights were switched on in Republic Street and other streets in Valletta. Culture Minister Owen Bonnici flicked the switch with Mayor Olaf McKay and Jason Micallef, chairman of the Valletta Cultural Agency. The ceremony also marked the start of the Christmas in the City programme,
The Minister for Culture, Lands and Local Government Owen Bonnici, together with Valletta Cultural Agency (VCA) Chairman Jason Micallef, Valletta Mayor Olaf McKay, artist Henry Galea and his team, officially launched this year's Christmas in the Capital programme during a ceremonial switching-on of the Christmas lights and iconic Christmas tree. Tuesday