Let the show begin
Erba' Pjazez, the official opening ceremony to mark Valletta as a 2018 European Capital of Culture for 2018, is being held today in the capital.
The Erba' Pjazez (Four Squares) programme:
Triton Square: Il-Qawma tat-Tritoni
(7, 8, 9, 10 and 11pm)
Led by theatrical company La Fura dels Baus, the event celebrates the newly restored Triton Fountain with aerobatic choreography '" a living net of 60 acrobats suspended over it.
St George's Square: Qalbna
(7, 8, 9, 10 and 11pm)
A modern dance exhibition performed by "finMalta, with choreography by Paolo Mangiola. The show is accompanied by an original score by Cyprian Cassar.
Dancers will interact with visual effects and projected lighting designed by Blaze Animation.
St John's Square: Elfejn u Tmintax
(7, 8, 9, 10 and 11pm)
A new choral symphony will unfold on the stairs of St John's Co-Cathedral. The music is composed by Elton Zarb with a choir directed by Pamela Bezzina. Innovative lighting effects will accompany the performance.
Castille Square: Minn Qieg" l-Img"oddi g"all-Qu""ata tal-"ejjieni
(7, 8, 9, 10 and 11pm)
A 3D mapping projection by digital artist Duane Laus will cover the facade of the Auberge de Castille, combining CGI,...
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