Rotaract Malta La Valette presents... Villa Francia

Another successful professional development talk organised by Rotaract Malta La Valette!

The event was held at Villa Francia in Lija and concerned the careful restoration and conservation of the beautiful 17th century building under the supervision of Perit Claude Borg.

As part of their national project, Rotaract Malta La Valette have committed to making their events accessible to the Deaf community through the provision of Maltese Sign Language interpreting. 

Members of the Deaf Association

Levi Tafari @ St James Cavalier

The British Council have brought the writer and poet Levi Tafari (www.levitafari.com) to Malta to lead a series of creative writing workshops in Maltese schools as part of the British Council's INDIE project (Inclusion and Diversity in Education). 

Tonight he performed a number of his poems at St James Cavalier Centre for Creativity in Valletta. His poems are deeply rooted in the oral tradition, follow a strong reggae beat and are peppered with witty observations of the world. He performed pieces covering a wide range of subjects including the environment, diversity, politics and relationships. Unfortunately I wasn't quick enough to get my hands on a copy of his book as they sold like hot cakes after the performance!

His style is rhythmic and lyrical and has the ability to make you smile and to make you think.

Henry Normal

Some of his work can be found here on youtube

St Paul's Catacombs and Cannoli

On Saturday afternoon I visited St Paul's Catacombs in Rabat with my friend Jodi from the US. We just caught the last entrance at 4:30pm. Afterwards we went for a cup of tea bil lumi (with lemon) and cannoli (sweet ricotta filled-pastries) at a cafe in the village square.

Another University Residence Hike

Ray from the residence organised another fantastic hike from Popeye's Village to Ghajn Tuffieha stopping at Golden Bay for an ice cream.

Visitors from Sicily

District Governor Mattia with Mr George Vella the President of the Deaf Association (Malta), Perit Etienne Fenech President of Rotaract Malta La Valette and Rotaractors from across the district at the Deaf Association (Malta) in Lascaris Wharf, Valletta.

At Fusion 4 (Valletta)

Last weekend the District Governor and his team came down to Malta to visit the club. On Saturday night we went to 'Fusion 4' - an outstanding restaurant hidden in Valletta bastions and enjoyed a modern take on Maltese cuisine. The staff made us feel so welcome. There was a set menu with 3 choices per course but I ate:

Home made rabbit filled ravioli in a creamy Parmaggiano sauce.
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Oven roasted nori wrapped salmon fillet served with wasabi infused mashed potatoes
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Home made banoffee pie
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Coffee

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Gozitan Limoncello

I am already trying to think of an excuse to treat myself with another visit...

St Agatha's Tower, Mellieha/Ghadira

St Agatha's Tower (The Red Tower)