Mdina Medieval Festival – 2015

Posted on April 13, 2015 by ivanmconsiglio

The Mdina Medieval Festival is an annual event held in Malta’s medieval capital. During the two days of the Festival, the streets and squares of Mdina come alive with re-enactments of scenes from medieval times, like the town crier, a slave market, a medieval kitchen, sword fighting, archery, and medieval tavern. There are also battles and skirmishes, magic shows, live music, falconry displays, parades, flag throwing shows, and more…

CLICK ON URLs BELOW FOR MORE INFO & PICS:

http://www.medievalmdina.eu/home.php

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Medieval-Mdina-2-Days-of-Mighty-Fun/126469377537846?ref=ts&fref=ts

ADDENDUM:

At the Sword & Fantasy Short Film Festival, Short talks by Adam Peter Fretwell on George RR Martin’s Game of Thrones. The talks will be repeated over the three days i.e 17th, 18th & 19th April and before short film screenings at 6.30 p.m. and 8.30 p.m. Book asap on mob. tel. no. 9905 2482 or email euromediaforum@gmail.com

https://www.facebook.com/events/418859574954318/

Short clip (Uploaded on May 22, 2011) showing a selection of scenes from the the first season of Game of Thrones. All scenes shown in this clip were filmed at various locations on the Maltese Islands. Game of Thrones is an HBO production. Pellikola Limited provided film production services for the Malta shoot. For more information about Pellikola please visit www.pellikola.com. For more information about Malta visit www.visitmalta.com

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GC anniversary commemoration at Siege Bell Monument, Valletta

Posted on April 13, 2015 by ivanmconsiglio

The annual George Cross award to the nation of Malta during World War 2 will once again be held this year by the George Cross Island Association (GCIA) at the Siege Bell Monument in Valletta, next Wednesday 15th April, 2015 at 11:00hrs (guests to be seated at 10:30hrs.)

The poignant and solemn event sees an ecumenical and wreath-laying ceremony being held, to commemorate the 66th anniversary of the award of the George Cross to Malta and in honour of those who fell in its defence during World War II.

With sunny weather forecast for this whole week, the Siege Bell Monument in Valletta overlooks splendid views of a shimmering sea just at the mouth of Grand Harbour. Trumpeters from the Band of the Armed Forces of Malta (AFM) will sound the Last Post, followed by a one-minute silence, a bagpipe lament and the Reveille.

The President of the Republic of Malta, Mrs. Marie-Louise Coleiro-Preca is expecting to lead the laying of the wreaths, followed by the GCIA president, the UK High Commissioner and Commander AFM, among representatives of other associations, to the soft music of a piper.

The Siege Bell will ring out and reverberate at noon.

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WIN A SWELL CAMERA: read more . . .

Posted on April 10, 2015 by ivanmconsiglio

The Malta Institute of Professional Photography (MIPP) is holding a raffle, with a swell top camera as a prize, read more in image below

Also, read the MIPP’s latest e-newsletter (as an online PDF), “FOCALPOINT“, via web URL:

http://mipp-malta.com/images/stories/Newsletters/NL_2015_03.pdf

Posted in GEEKY OR TECHIE GADGET STUFF, PHOTOGRAPHY | Tagged camera, Malta Institute of Professional Photography, mipp, raffle | Leave a comment

talk by Major Tony Abela on “World War II & Military History”

Posted on April 9, 2015 by ivanmconsiglio

Major Tony Abela, AFM Rtd., will be giving a talk, today, April 9th at 6.30 p.m. on “World War II & Military History”, at Din l-Art Helwa, 133, Melita Street, Valletta. (see map at URL http://ow.ly/LnItP )

Entrance is free but donations to Din l-Art Helwa will be appreciated.

A live Twitter feed transmission will be attempted from the venue via URL:

http://ow.ly/LnIAk

Posted in GENERAL OBSERVATIONS & THOUGHTS | Tagged Din l-Art Helwa, Maj. Anthony Abela, Maj. Tony Abela, Major Anthony Abela, Major Tony Abela | Leave a comment

MICHAEL BAY TO FILM THE BENGHAZI CONSULATE MASSACRE IN MALTA

Posted on April 9, 2015 by ivanmconsiglio

Political drama 13 Hours, the Benghazi movie that Michael Bay is directing for Paramount, is being shot in Malta and Morocco this month, according to The Hollywood Reporter (read full article at URL http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/michael-bays-13-hours-finds-778913 )

The political drama is an adaptation of Mitchell Zuckoff’s book about the 2012 attack on an American compound in Libya that left U.S. ambassador J. Christopher Stevens dead. The story centres on the special forces team that attempted to rescue Stevens.

David Denman, John Krasinski, James Badge Dale, Max Martini and Pablo Schreiber are already part of the team.

Denman will play an elite sniper named Boon.

Denman may be best known for playing the boyfriend of Jenna Fischer’s character, Pam, on NBC’s The Office, with whom he competed for affection with Krasinski’s character, Jim. He also recurred on last season’s NBC series Parenthood.

The actor recently wrapped shooting Joel Edgerton’s untitled thriller with Edgerton, Jason Bateman and Rebecca Hall, and shot a guest-starring role on the second season of HBO’s True Detective.

See some local Maltese newsreel of the set (doubling as the Benghazi consulate to the minutest detail at no expense spared by Paramount Pictures), located at the former Flower Power nursery: http://www.tvm.com.mt/news/jinbeda-x-xoghol-fuq-is-sett-tal-film-celebri-13-hours-fta-qali/

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ABOUT PERMITS TO PHOTOGRAPH IN MALTESE PUBLIC GARDENS

Posted on April 8, 2015 by ivanmconsiglio

Some reports received that some Malta Institute of Professional Photography (MIPP) members were asked for a permit to shoot in public gardens, such as the Milorda (Floriana) one.

The MIPP has checked and unless one is using heavy equipment blocking access to other users of the garden, a photographer DOES NOT need a permit to photograph in such public gardens.

This excludes the Chinese Garden in Santa Lucia, for which that locality’s Local Council has (for quite some time!! 😦 ) been asking for a fee for photographers to shoot in that garden.

UPDATE (16th May, 2015)

Due to recent issues being raised by MIPP members when they have gone to the Chinese Garden in Santa Lucia, the MIPP President Mr. Kevin Casha has requested the exact charges and regulations being imposed by the Local Council of Santa Lucia.

Below is relative extract from the Local Council concerning the official bylaws granted to the Local Council by the Central Government in 2010. That way any photographers are forewarned of what payments and situations to expect.

Mr. Casha has also sent an email enquiring if there is a contact person or an official form for applying but, to date, no reply has been forthcoming from the Sta. Lucia Local Council.

That is the idea of Local Councils which are supposed to be for the service of the citizen.

Posted in GENERAL OBSERVATIONS & THOUGHTS, PHOTOGRAPHY | Tagged Chinese Garden, Floriana, Gnien tal-Milorda, Malta Institute of Professional Photography, Milorda, mipp, photography in public gardens, Santa Lucia, Santa Lucia Chinese Garden, St. Lucia, Sta. Lucia | 3 Comments

Presentation on American photographer Ansel Adams

Posted on April 8, 2015 by ivanmconsiglio

The U.S. Embassy is extending an invitation to all for a presentation on American photographer Ansel Adams.

This will be held at the U.S. Embassy (Ta’ Qali) (see location on Google maps at https://goo.gl/maps/kONMt)

on Tuesday, April 21 at 19:00hrs.

Those wishing to attend are to reserve their seats and of their accompanying guests via email usembmalta@state.gov , with names and Identity Card numbers of any guests who accompany you to the event.

(Please read controlled access procedure guideline note further below).

US Embassy’s person-of-contact for this event is:

Mrs. Joanna Zingariello ( Email zingarielloj@state.gov )
Press, Protocol and Exchanges Assistant, US Embassy Valletta, Malta

or on Office tel. no. +356 2561-4147 or Cell. +356 9985-6314

VERY IMPORTANT: Please note security procedures at the American Embassy which need to be strictly followed:

Controlled Access Procedure guidance:

ID cards must be presented to the Embassy’s security personnel on the day.

Cell phones and electronics are not permitted inside the Embassy – it is recommend that you do not bring them with you on the day; alternatively you may leave them with Embassy security personnel.

In order to start the presentation promptly at 7:00 p.m. it is strongly suggested that you arrive about 15-20 minutes before in order to allow enough time for security procedures.

It is also not allowable to carry USB drives or computers.

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THE BIG BANG THEORY, looped episodes webstreamed

Posted on April 4, 2015 by ivanmconsiglio

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#Hasselblad items to clear

Posted on April 2, 2015 by ivanmconsiglio

for those in the know, take a look at this Gucci kit: #Hasselblad items to clear
http://www.maltapark.com/item.aspx?ItemID=1404994

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GEORGE CROSS AWARD COMMEMORATION

Posted on April 2, 2015 by ivanmconsiglio

‘To honour the brave people I award the George Cross to the Island Fortress of Malta to bear witness to a heroism and devotion that will long be famous in history’.

This proclamation was issued by King George VI, on 15 April, 1942, to honour the people of Malta. The honour bestowed was a sign of appreciation by the British Monarchy for the bravery and tenacity that was shown by the Maltese people during the darkest moments of the Second World War.

The actual George Cross medal was brought over to Malta by Lord Viscount Gort, VC., who had just been appointed and sent to Malta as Governor and Commander-In-Chief. However, the actual ceremony of the presentation was held much later, on September 13 of the same year. The ceremony was held in St George’s Square, Valletta. Chief Justice Sir George Borg received the medal on behalf of the Maltese nation.

The Malta Tourism Authority will once again be commemorating this event on April 14th 2015 inside the very same square where the original ceremony was held 73 years ago.The programme will start at 19.30 hrs with a marching display in the square by the Armed Forces of Malta Band, who will be escorting the George Cross medal inside the President’s Palace. A display by The Malta Police Band and the Malta Police Silent Drill Squad will follow.

A son et lumiere will follow, which will depict the events that led to the awarding of the GC medal.

The public is welcome to attend. Admission is free, however seating will be available only if pre-booked.

Event Details

Venue: St George’s Square – Valletta
Seating: 19.15 Start of event: 19.30 ending 20.30hrs.
For further information please call 356 22915440/1
Email: info@visitmalta.com