Archived Month: August 2003

Classic Wine Festival draws the crowds  [31/08/03]

The Delicata Classic Wine Festival, held for the first time in Gozo, attracted hundreds of people. The two-day festival was organised by Delicata in collaboration with the Nadur Local Council at the Fatima Street Gardens. Attractions included an audio-visual presentation of modern viticultural and wine-making techniques practised by Emmanuel Delicata and al fresco dining with spectacular views of Malta, Comino and the Ghajnsielem feast. Delicata's two new wines, Dolcino Bianco and Dolcino Rose, could also be sampled by those who had an official wine festival glass. Pierre Cordina and Mireille Bonello hosted a four-hour entertainment show on both evenings.

Commemorating special events and occasions  [27/08/03]

All the people around the world commemorate special occasions and events. The United Nations has declared the year 2003 as the International Year of Fresh Water. With a number of fertile valleys, where fresh water was once so abundant, Nadur is also marking Water Year 2003. June29th.com is launching a new section to commemorate events, to mark special anniversaries and to honour people who have in some way enriched Nadur's history. Naduri Anton Said is coordinating the project. Click here for the first commemorative e-card.

Wine Festival comes to Gozo's viticulture heart [23/08/03]

Following the huge success of the Delicata Classic Wine Festival in Valletta, this unique 'not to be missed' event is being held for the first time in Nadur on August 30th and 31st from 1900 CET till late. Entrance is free, although visitors wishing to taste the vast range of free wines on show will need to purchase a Lm3.00 official Festival glass, which will be theirs to keep as a souvenir. As you walk between the various stalls you will be able to taste and compare the numerous grape varieties grown in Malta and Gozo and savour Maltese gastronomic delicacies which have been specifically chosen to complement the wines. Live entertainment will also be laid on throughout the two evenings, as well as fireworks and re-enactment of the ancient art of grape crushing. The event is being organised by Delicata in collaboration with the Nadur Local Council.

Mnarja Band to perform in Birkirkara [20/08/03]

Nadur's Banda Mnarja will be performing at Saint Helen's feast in Birkirkara on Saturday, August 23rd. The Nadur band has been entrusted with both a festive march and a program. A number of supporters will be accompanying the Banda Mnarja in Birkirkara. The Birkirkara festa, dedicated to Saint Helen, is held every year towards the end of August. Birkirkara is the largest population centre on the islands and has been so since the Middle Ages.

Nadur young artist exhibiting statues at Ta' Kenuna [18/08/03]

Nadur artist Charlie Camilleri is currently exhibiting his statues at the Ta' Kenuna Tower. The exhibition, organised by the Nadur Local Council, will remain open until August 24th. One can admire Camilleri's work at the Ta' Kenuna Tower every day between 0900 and 2100. Charlie Camilleri was born in Nadur and has been creating statues since he was young. The exhibition, entitled Original Creations, includes Biblical figures and other religious themes. Click here for photos of some of the statues being exhibited.

Tough luck for new web phone; vandals strike again [11/08/03]

Just a few days after being installed for the first time in Nadur, the web phone at St Peter and St Paul Square was found covered with glue. The Nadur Local Council deplored the vandal attack and urged the local residents to help the Council track those responsible, most probably children. The web phone enabled all residents to browse the internet in a most convenient way. This was the latest of a string of vandal attacks which took place in Nadur over the past weeks.

Naduri elected President of Maltese Cultural Centre [10/08/03]

Naduri Peter Paul Portelli has been elected President of the Maltese Cultural Centre in Melbourne. The Annual General Meeting was held on Sunday morning. Peter Paul Portelli founded the cultural centre in 1992 and was its President up till 1995. Speaking to june29th.com following Sunday’s election, Peter Paul Portelli said his main aim as President is to bring stability in the Maltese Cultural Centre and introduce fresh ideas. Addressing members at the Centre on Sunday, Mr Portelli promised to unite the Maltese Community in Melbourne and to work hard to strengthen ties between all Maltese emigrants in Melbourne.

Entertaining evening at Nadur's square [02/08/03]

The Kumitat Armar Pjazza is inviting all Nadurin for an entertaining evening at St Peter and St Paul's Square on Saturday, August 16th. Malta's Eurovision entry Debbie Scerri and the Aceline Dancers will be the special guests. There will also be traditional folk singing, the Gozo Boy, the Gozo Youth Wind Band, mouthwatering pizzas and tombola with great prizes. Tickets are on sale from committee members and helpers. Meanwhile, Nadur artist Charlie Camilleri will be exhibiting his statues at the Ta' Kenuna Tower from August 9th to 24th. The exhibition will be open every day from 0830 to 1700. 

news editor: Pierre J. Mejlak