Archived Month: July 2004

Nadur witnesses first tomato-war  [26/07/04]

Tens of people took part in a tomato-war held on Sunday afternoon in a field close to Dahlet Qorrot Bay. The tomato-war was organised as part of this year's Summerfest, the annual weekend of party at Dahlet Qorrot Bay. Participants were divided into two groups and each group had thousands of tomatoes to shoot at the other. Meanwhile, june29th.com's tomato-war story sparked a debate between two of Malta's most renowned anthropologists, with Dr Vicki Ann Cremona saying she has problems with people taking up traditions that were never theirs, and Ranier Fsadni claiming that when traditions are borrowed they are transferred to a different context and it's better to focus on whether the borrowing is creative or dull. For the maddened people hurling tomatoes at point blank on Sunday, it surely wasn't dull. Click here for photos.

Late Naduri MP commemorated  [25/07/04]

Labour leader Alfred Sant on Sunday unveiled a commemorative plaque at Nadur’s MLP club on the 10th anniversary of the death of former Labour MP Anglu Camilleri, known as il-Bedeq. Nadur Archpriest Mgr Saviour Muscat blessed the plaque. The activity was attended by Gozitan Labour MPs Anton Refalo and Justyne Caruana, Gozo Minister Giovanna Debono, Nationalist MP Frederick Azzopardi and PN candidate Anton Tabone. Anglu Camilleri was born in 1913 and passed away in 1994. He contested eight general elections between 1953 and 1987 and was a member of parliament between 1953 and 1958 and between 1971 and 1981.

Naduri named GFA most promising player of the year  [21/07/04]

The Gozo Football Association has chosen Naduri Charles Hili as Gozo's most promising player for season 2003-04. Charles was born on August 29th, 1986 and made his debut for Nadur Youngsters FC on October 5th, 2002 in the match against Xaghra United. Although he has been covering the midfield since he was very young, he has proved himself capable of other important positions in the field. During the last season, Charles changed his position on numerous occasions, each time giving his utmost and winning the admiration of supporters and sport commentators. Charles has so far scored four goals for Nadur Youngsters and the whites won the game each time he scored. "I am very delighted to win this award," Charles told june29th.com. "However, this success would not have been possible without the help of my team-mates and coaches, to whom I owe a lot."

Nadur to organise its very-own Tomatina  [18/07/04]

A big-scale tomato-fight will be held in Nadur on Sunday, July 25th. The Gozo-version of Spain’s Tomatina will be held in a field close to Dahlet Qorrot Bay and is being organised for the first time by the Nadur Youngsters Football Club and the Nadur Local Council, as part of this year's Summerfest. Participants will be divided into two groups and each group will have a huge amount of ripe tomatoes to shoot at the other. For an hour or two, the people at Nadur will happily pelt each other with ripe, red fruit. Anthropologist Dr Vicki Ann Cremona is not at all enthusiastic about it. Click here for a detailed report.

New Nadur Youngsters committee appointed  [15/07/04]

Mr Peter Hili has been appointed Nadur Youngsters President. The Annual General Meeting saw the return of Dr Chris Said, Nadur Mayor, as Club Manager. Sammy Buttigieg is the club's Vice President, Joe Camilleri was re-appointed Secretary, Lucio Debono is the new Treasurer, Paul Meilak is Deputy Treasurer, Charlie Grech retained the post of PRO, Joe Portelli will once again manage the club's nursery assisted by Salvu Buttigieg, Lino Camilleri is the new Kit Manager, while Carmel Buttigieg and Mario Bonello were elected members on the committee. Fr Carm Portelli and Dr Mario Saliba will remain Club Chaplain and Club Doctor respectively. Meanwhile, Charlie Grech has updated the Youngsters statistics' page. 

Summer 2004 events program published  [15/07/04]

Following two weeks of spectacular events to mark Mnarja 2004, the Nadur Local Council has just published another list of events which will take place in Nadur this summer. The list includes this year's Summerfest to be held at Dahlet Qorrot Bay between July 22nd and July 25th. There will also be three entertaining evenings taking place at the Council's Garden, San Blas Garden and Tal-Hali Playing Field. The Delicata Classic Wine Festival will once again return to Nadur on August 28th and 29th. Click here to visit the Nadur Local Council's website.

Spectacular Nadur on newly-launched VCD  [12/07/04]

The second VCD published by Gozo Freeze Frame, a project launched by june29th.com's photographer Joe Zammit, is wholly dedicated to Nadur. The VCD, playable on DVD players, includes a spectacular digital slide show with hundreds of photos. The slide show is 45 minutes long and is ideal for all tourists visiting Nadur and for the Nadurin abroad. The VCD is divided into a number of sections, including the Nadur Carnival, Mnarja, the countryside, San Blas, Dahlet Qorrot, Ramla Bay, spectacular views, the Maritime Museum and the Church. All those who would like a copy of this VCD should e-mail us here. The VCD is also available in in PAL for Europe.

Rabat migrants to join Australian Nadur Association [08/07/04]

The Rabtin of Malta in Melbourne are joining the Australian Nadur Association, President Peter Paul Portelli told june29th.com. St Peter and St Paul are the patron saints of Rabat (Malta) and the Rabtin in Melbourne have decided to celebrate Mnarja with the Nadurin. “The Rabat-coordinator Paul Zahra has called a meeting for all Rabtin in Melbourne on August 1st. He is expected to sit on the committee of the Nadur Association as a Vice President Junior. Three other Rabtin will be asked to sit on the committee,” Mr Portelli told us. “This move will strengthen the Australian Nadur Association.” Click here for more information and photos of this year’s Mnarja in Melbourne.

Naduri ordained deacon [01/07/04]

Naduri Peter Paul Sammut has been ordained deacon on June 27th. On that occasion Gozo Bishop Nikol Cauchi ordained a priest and four deacons at the cathedral in Victoria. Geoffrey Attard from Victoria was ordained a priest while Christopher Cauchi, from Gharb, Pierre Farrugia (OFM), Peter Paul Sammut, from Nadur, and Dominic Sultana, from Xaghra, were ordained deacons. During the homily, Mgr Cauchi said the ordination was not just a joyful event for the newly ordained but also for their families and for the diocese.

news editor: Pierre J. Mejlak