{"id":15979,"date":"2022-09-05T10:18:01","date_gmt":"2022-09-05T10:18:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vca.gov.mt\/?page_id=15979"},"modified":"2025-02-04T14:24:50","modified_gmt":"2025-02-04T14:24:50","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"15979\" class=\"elementor elementor-15979\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-df449fe elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"df449fe\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e3647b1\" data-id=\"e3647b1\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7866155 xs_feature_event xs_overflow elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7866155\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;shape_divider_top&quot;:&quot;mountains&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shape elementor-shape-top\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-negative=\"false\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 100\" preserveAspectRatio=\"none\">\n\t<path class=\"elementor-shape-fill\" opacity=\"0.33\" d=\"M473,67.3c-203.9,88.3-263.1-34-320.3,0C66,119.1,0,59.7,0,59.7V0h1000v59.7 c0,0-62.1,26.1-94.9,29.3c-32.8,3.3-62.8-12.3-75.8-22.1C806,49.6,745.3,8.7,694.9,4.7S492.4,59,473,67.3z\"\/>\n\t<path class=\"elementor-shape-fill\" opacity=\"0.66\" d=\"M734,67.3c-45.5,0-77.2-23.2-129.1-39.1c-28.6-8.7-150.3-10.1-254,39.1 s-91.7-34.4-149.2,0C115.7,118.3,0,39.8,0,39.8V0h1000v36.5c0,0-28.2-18.5-92.1-18.5C810.2,18.1,775.7,67.3,734,67.3z\"\/>\n\t<path class=\"elementor-shape-fill\" d=\"M766.1,28.9c-200-57.5-266,65.5-395.1,19.5C242,1.8,242,5.4,184.8,20.6C128,35.8,132.3,44.9,89.9,52.5C28.6,63.7,0,0,0,0 h1000c0,0-9.9,40.9-83.6,48.1S829.6,47,766.1,28.9z\"\/>\n<\/svg>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b0fb1ae\" data-id=\"b0fb1ae\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f1393c8 animated-slow elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-elementskit-heading\" data-id=\"f1393c8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;,&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"elementskit-heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ekit-wid-con\" ><div class=\"ekit-heading elementskit-section-title-wraper text_center   ekit_heading_tablet-   ekit_heading_mobile-\"><h3 class=\"ekit-heading--title elementskit-section-title \">WHAT'S ON<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b584eaa xs-event-archive-wrap elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"b584eaa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\"><div class=\"etn-event-archive-wrap etn_search_item_container\"><div class=\"etn-container\"><div class=\"etn-row etn-event-wrapper\"><div class=\"events_data_block\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"etn-event-thumb\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"etn-event-thumb-gradient\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Opera-in-the-Capital-web-1-800x650.jpg\" class=\"img-fluid\" alt=\"Opera in the Capital 2026\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"etn-event-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"etn-event-meta\" style=\"display: block;\"><div class=\"etn-event-date\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t27 Jun 2026 - 27 Jun 2026\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"etn-title etn-event-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"etn-event-link\"  href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/opera-in-the-capital-2026\/\">Opera in the Capital 2026<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"big_link\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/opera-in-the-capital-2026\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOpera in the Capital 2026\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"events_data_block\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"etn-event-thumb\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"etn-event-thumb-gradient\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Valletta-Food-Festival_4JUL25_35-800x650.png\" class=\"img-fluid\" alt=\"Valletta Local Food Festival 2026\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"etn-event-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"etn-event-meta\" style=\"display: block;\"><div class=\"etn-event-date\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t3 Jul 2026 - 5 Jul 2026\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"etn-title etn-event-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"etn-event-link\"  href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/valletta-local-food-festival-2026\/\">Valletta Local Food Festival 2026<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"big_link\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/valletta-local-food-festival-2026\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tValletta Local Food Festival 2026\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"events_data_block\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"etn-event-thumb\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"etn-event-thumb-gradient\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/KEV_9100-800x650.jpg\" class=\"img-fluid\" alt=\"Valletta Pageant of the Seas 2026\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"etn-event-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"etn-event-meta\" style=\"display: block;\"><div class=\"etn-event-date\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t24 Jul 2026\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"etn-title etn-event-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"etn-event-link\"  href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/valletta-pageant-of-the-seas-2026\/\">Valletta Pageant of the Seas 2026<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"big_link\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/valletta-pageant-of-the-seas-2026\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tValletta Pageant of the Seas 2026\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"events_data_block\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"etn-event-thumb\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"etn-event-thumb-gradient\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_1873-800x650.jpeg\" class=\"img-fluid\" alt=\"Christmas in the Capital\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"etn-event-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"etn-event-meta\" style=\"display: block;\"><div class=\"etn-event-date\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t25 Nov 2026 - 31 Dec 2026\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"etn-title etn-event-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"etn-event-link\"  href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/christmas-in-the-capital-3\/\">Christmas in the Capital<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"big_link\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/christmas-in-the-capital-3\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tChristmas in the Capital\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"events_data_block\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"etn-event-thumb\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"etn-event-thumb-gradient\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1c624975-1499-4122-92c2-d193e48157eb-800x650.jpeg\" class=\"img-fluid\" alt=\"Between Two Points\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"etn-event-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"etn-event-meta\" style=\"display: block;\"><div class=\"etn-event-date\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4 Dec 2026 - 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The design features bold pink, red, black, and blue colors with large text reading \u201c#WIP\u201d and \u201c20 slides 20 seconds each.\u201d Additional text at the bottom reads \u201c#PECHAKUCHA NIGHT AT VDC.\u201d\" \/><\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"content \">\n                <div class=\"post-inner\">\n                                                    <ul class=\"post-category\">\n                                                                                <li><a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/etn_category\/creativity\/\" class=\"category creativity\">Creativity<\/a><\/li>\n                                                                        <\/ul>\n                            \n                    \n                                                <h2><a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/wip-a-pecha-kucha-night-with-artist-nina-gerada\/\">#WIP a Pecha Kucha Night<\/a><\/h2>\n                        \n                    \n                    <p>#WIP: A PechaKucha Night with Artist Nina Gerada is a community gathering at VDC bringing together local creatives to share what they are currently<\/p>\n                    \n                                            <div class=\"post-btn\">\n                            <a class=\"readmore-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/wip-a-pecha-kucha-night-with-artist-nina-gerada\/\">Read More<\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n                    \n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n\n                        \n                        \n                                                    <div class=\"htmega-single-post-slide htmega-postslider-layout-5\" >\n                                <div class=\"thumb\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/studio-session-lessons-from-an-architecture-start-up\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"396\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/VDC_by_DARREN_AGIUS-10-396x360.jpg\" class=\"attachment-htmega_size_396x360 size-htmega_size_396x360 wp-post-image\" alt=\"A photo showing the studios with colourful doors at the Valletta Design Cluster\" \/><\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"content \">\n                <div class=\"post-inner\">\n                                                    <ul class=\"post-category\">\n                                                                                <li><a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/etn_category\/architecture\/\" class=\"category architecture\">Architecture<\/a><\/li>\n                                                                        <\/ul>\n                            \n                    \n                                                <h2><a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/studio-session-lessons-from-an-architecture-start-up\/\">Studio Session \u2013 Lessons from<\/a><\/h2>\n                        \n                    \n                    <p>Architects Mark Cauchi and James Dingli reflect on their journey of establishing an architecture start-up, sharing lessons on balancing design and business, overcoming challenges,<\/p>\n                    \n                                            <div class=\"post-btn\">\n                            <a class=\"readmore-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/studio-session-lessons-from-an-architecture-start-up\/\">Read More<\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n                    \n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n\n                        \n                        \n                                                    <div class=\"htmega-single-post-slide htmega-postslider-layout-5\" >\n                                <div class=\"thumb\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/valletta-local-food-festival-2026\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"396\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Valletta-Food-Festival_4JUL25_35-396x360.png\" class=\"attachment-htmega_size_396x360 size-htmega_size_396x360 wp-post-image\" alt=\"A photo showing a group of people at the Valletta Local Food Festival\" \/><\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"content \">\n                <div class=\"post-inner\">\n                                                    <ul class=\"post-category\">\n                                                                                <li><a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/etn_category\/festival\/\" class=\"category festival\">Festival<\/a><\/li>\n                                                                        <\/ul>\n                            \n                    \n                                                <h2><a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/valletta-local-food-festival-2026\/\">Valletta Local Food Festival 2026<\/a><\/h2>\n                        \n                    \n                    <p>Join the Valletta Local Food Festival and savour the best of Maltese cuisine. Explore local food stalls, celebrate Malta&#039;s culinary heritage, and enjoy a<\/p>\n                    \n                                            <div class=\"post-btn\">\n                            <a class=\"readmore-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/valletta-local-food-festival-2026\/\">Read More<\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n                    \n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n\n                        \n                        \n                                                    <div class=\"htmega-single-post-slide htmega-postslider-layout-5\" >\n                                <div class=\"thumb\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/songs-in-the-making\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"396\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mike-396x360.jpg\" class=\"attachment-htmega_size_396x360 size-htmega_size_396x360 wp-post-image\" alt=\"A photo showing a guitarist in live concert with the audeince behind him\" \/><\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"content \">\n                <div class=\"post-inner\">\n                                                    <ul class=\"post-category\">\n                                                                                <li><a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/etn_category\/music\/\" class=\"category music\">Music<\/a><\/li>\n                                                                        <\/ul>\n                            \n                    \n                                                <h2><a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/songs-in-the-making\/\">Songs in the Making<\/a><\/h2>\n                        \n                    \n                    <p>Studio Session \u2013 Songwriting Feedback with Musicians Michael Azzopardi and Yasmin Kuymizakis Join\u00a0Michael Azzopardi and Yasmin Kuymizakis, two established songwriters working from the VDC,<\/p>\n                    \n                                            <div class=\"post-btn\">\n                            <a class=\"readmore-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/songs-in-the-making\/\">Read More<\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n                    \n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n\n                        \n                        \n                                                    <div class=\"htmega-single-post-slide htmega-postslider-layout-5\" >\n                                <div class=\"thumb\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/vallettas-national-new-years-eve-celebrations\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"396\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/DCATANIAPHOTOGRAPHY.COM-19-396x360.jpg\" class=\"attachment-htmega_size_396x360 size-htmega_size_396x360 wp-post-image\" alt=\"A photo showing the crowd and fireworks during New Year&#039;s Eve celebrations in St George&#039;s Square, Valletta\" \/><\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"content \">\n                <div class=\"post-inner\">\n                    \n                    \n                                                <h2><a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/vallettas-national-new-years-eve-celebrations\/\">Valletta\u2019s National New Year&#8217;s Eve<\/a><\/h2>\n                        \n                    \n                    <p>Say farewell to 2025 with the grandeur of Valletta\u2019s National New Year&#8217;s Eve celebrations, featuring some of the best local singers and musicians and<\/p>\n                    \n                                            <div class=\"post-btn\">\n                            <a class=\"readmore-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/vallettas-national-new-years-eve-celebrations\/\">Read More<\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n                    \n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n\n                        \n                        \n                                                    <div class=\"htmega-single-post-slide htmega-postslider-layout-5\" >\n                                <div class=\"thumb\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/christmas-in-the-capital-3\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"396\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_1873-396x360.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-htmega_size_396x360 size-htmega_size_396x360 wp-post-image\" alt=\"A photo showing the iconic Christmastree in Valletta\" \/><\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"content \">\n                <div class=\"post-inner\">\n                                                    <ul class=\"post-category\">\n                                                                                <li><a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/etn_category\/christmas\/\" class=\"category christmas\">Christmas<\/a><\/li>\n                                                                        <\/ul>\n                            \n                    \n                                                <h2><a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/christmas-in-the-capital-3\/\">Christmas in the Capital<\/a><\/h2>\n                        \n                    \n                    <p>Christmas in the Capital transforms the heart of the capital with beautiful street decorations, a nativity crib, and the iconic Christmas tree now synonymous<\/p>\n                    \n                                            <div class=\"post-btn\">\n                            <a class=\"readmore-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/christmas-in-the-capital-3\/\">Read More<\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n                    \n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n\n                        \n                        \n                                                    <div class=\"htmega-single-post-slide htmega-postslider-layout-5\" >\n                                <div class=\"thumb\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/between-two-points\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"396\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1c624975-1499-4122-92c2-d193e48157eb-396x360.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-htmega_size_396x360 size-htmega_size_396x360 wp-post-image\" alt=\"A close-up from a paiting by Paul Camilleri in yellows and blues\" \/><\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"content \">\n                <div class=\"post-inner\">\n                                                    <ul class=\"post-category\">\n                                                                                <li><a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/etn_category\/visual-arts\/\" class=\"category visual-arts\">Visual Arts<\/a><\/li>\n                                                                        <\/ul>\n                            \n                    \n                                                <h2><a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/between-two-points\/\">Between Two Points<\/a><\/h2>\n                        \n                    \n                    <p>Between Two Points showcases some 30 mixed-media works by Malta-based painter Paul Camilleri and curated by Prof. Vince Briffa. His abstract yet figuratively rooted<\/p>\n                    \n                                            <div class=\"post-btn\">\n                            <a class=\"readmore-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/between-two-points\/\">Read More<\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n                    \n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n\n                        \n                        \n                                                    <div class=\"htmega-single-post-slide htmega-postslider-layout-5\" >\n                                <div class=\"thumb\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/valletta-pageant-of-the-seas-2026\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"396\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/KEV_9100-396x360.jpg\" class=\"attachment-htmega_size_396x360 size-htmega_size_396x360 wp-post-image\" alt=\"A photo showing fireworks in Valletta&#039;s Grand Harbour\" \/><\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"content \">\n                <div class=\"post-inner\">\n                                                    <ul class=\"post-category\">\n                                                                                <li><a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/etn_category\/festival\/\" class=\"category festival\">Festival<\/a><\/li>\n                                                                        <\/ul>\n                            \n                    \n                                                <h2><a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/valletta-pageant-of-the-seas-2026\/\">Valletta Pageant of the Seas<\/a><\/h2>\n                        \n                    \n                    <p>The highly anticipated biennial event returns to the Grand Harbour in summer 2026 with a spectacular show that has become synonymous with this iconic<\/p>\n                    \n                                            <div class=\"post-btn\">\n                            <a class=\"readmore-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/valletta-pageant-of-the-seas-2026\/\">Read More<\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n                    \n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n\n                        \n                        \n                                                    <div class=\"htmega-single-post-slide htmega-postslider-layout-5\" >\n                                <div class=\"thumb\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/opera-in-the-capital-2026\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"396\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Opera-in-the-Capital-web-1-396x360.jpg\" class=\"attachment-htmega_size_396x360 size-htmega_size_396x360 wp-post-image\" alt=\"A photo showing Mezzo Soprano Marvic Monreal, Tenors Cliff Zammit Stevens and Alan Sciberras and Maestro Ryan Paul Abela, set against a grey background\" \/><\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"content \">\n                <div class=\"post-inner\">\n                                                    <ul class=\"post-category\">\n                                                                                <li><a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/etn_category\/music\/\" class=\"category music\">Music<\/a><\/li>\n                                                                        <\/ul>\n                            \n                    \n                                                <h2><a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/opera-in-the-capital-2026\/\">Opera in the Capital 2026<\/a><\/h2>\n                        \n                    \n                    <p>Join us for Opera in the Capital 2026, a spectacular evening of musical brilliance. Featuring renowned Maltese voices Alan Sciberras, Cliff Zammit Stevens, and<\/p>\n                    \n                                            <div class=\"post-btn\">\n                            <a class=\"readmore-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/opera-in-the-capital-2026\/\">Read More<\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n                    \n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n\n                        \n                        \n                                                    <div class=\"htmega-single-post-slide htmega-postslider-layout-5\" >\n                                <div class=\"thumb\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/l-aqwa-20-tal-maltin\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"396\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/KARM6032-1-396x360.jpg\" class=\"attachment-htmega_size_396x360 size-htmega_size_396x360 wp-post-image\" alt=\"A photo showing singers on stage and the audience during the 2025 concert Il\u0127na li Jibqg\u0127u\" \/><\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"content \">\n                <div class=\"post-inner\">\n                                                    <ul class=\"post-category\">\n                                                                                <li><a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/etn_category\/music\/\" class=\"category music\">Music<\/a><\/li>\n                                                                        <\/ul>\n                            \n                    \n                                                <h2><a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/l-aqwa-20-tal-maltin\/\">L-Aqwa 20 tal-Maltin<\/a><\/h2>\n                        \n                    \n                    <p>The Valletta Cultural Agency invited the public to vote for their favourite Maltese songs from 1975\u20132005. The 20 most popular will be performed live<\/p>\n                    \n                                            <div class=\"post-btn\">\n                            <a class=\"readmore-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/l-aqwa-20-tal-maltin\/\">Read More<\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n                    \n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n\n                        \n                        \n                                                    <div class=\"htmega-single-post-slide htmega-postslider-layout-5\" >\n                                <div class=\"thumb\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/valletta-green-festival-4\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"396\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-04-25-at-13.04.11-396x360.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-htmega_size_396x360 size-htmega_size_396x360 wp-post-image\" alt=\"A photo showing a person taking photos of the Valletta Green Festival\" \/><\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"content \">\n                <div class=\"post-inner\">\n                                                    <ul class=\"post-category\">\n                                                                                <li><a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/etn_category\/festival\/\" class=\"category festival\">Festival<\/a><\/li>\n                                                                        <\/ul>\n                            \n                    \n                                                <h2><a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/valletta-green-festival-4\/\">Valletta Green Festival<\/a><\/h2>\n                        \n                    \n                    <p>Valletta Green Festival 2026 returns as its largest edition yet, turning the capital into a living garden with stunning floral displays, interactive spaces, the<\/p>\n                    \n                                            <div class=\"post-btn\">\n                            <a class=\"readmore-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/valletta-green-festival-4\/\">Read More<\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n                    \n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n\n                        \n                        \n                                                    <div class=\"htmega-single-post-slide htmega-postslider-layout-5\" >\n                                <div class=\"thumb\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/il-mixeghla-tal-gimgha-l-kbira\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"396\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-02-at-09.52.04-396x360.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-htmega_size_396x360 size-htmega_size_396x360 wp-post-image\" alt=\"Despite challenging weather, the VCA firebowl installation lit up Thursday 1st April 2026 with a breathtaking display of hundreds of flames.\" \/><\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"content \">\n                <div class=\"post-inner\">\n                                                    <ul class=\"post-category\">\n                                                                                <li><a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/etn_category\/holy-week\/\" class=\"category holy-week\">Holy Week<\/a><\/li>\n                                                                        <\/ul>\n                            \n                    \n                                                <h2><a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/il-mixeghla-tal-gimgha-l-kbira\/\">Il-Mixeg\u0127la tal-\u0120img\u0127a l-Kbira<\/a><\/h2>\n                        \n                    \n                    <p>Defying wind, rain and uncertainty, hundreds of firebowls were ignited on Thursday 1st April, transforming St George&#039;s Square in Valletta into a glowing spectacle.<\/p>\n                    \n                                            <div class=\"post-btn\">\n                            <a class=\"readmore-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/il-mixeghla-tal-gimgha-l-kbira\/\">Read More<\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n                    \n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n\n                        \n                        \n                                                    <div class=\"htmega-single-post-slide htmega-postslider-layout-5\" >\n                                <div class=\"thumb\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/maltabiennale26\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"396\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pexels-paulo-oliveira-491121581-31501503-396x360.jpg\" class=\"attachment-htmega_size_396x360 size-htmega_size_396x360 wp-post-image\" alt=\"A detail from a geommetrical public artwork agaisnt a blue sky\" \/><\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"content \">\n                <div class=\"post-inner\">\n                                                    <ul class=\"post-category\">\n                                                                                <li><a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/etn_category\/visual-arts\/\" class=\"category visual-arts\">Visual Arts<\/a><\/li>\n                                                                        <\/ul>\n                            \n                    \n                                                <h2><a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/maltabiennale26\/\">MaltaBiennale\u201826<\/a><\/h2>\n                        \n                    \n                    <p>The Valletta Cultural Agency is participating in the second edition of the Malta Biennale taking place in spring with acclaimed international curator, Rosa Martinez,<\/p>\n                    \n                                            <div class=\"post-btn\">\n                            <a class=\"readmore-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/maltabiennale26\/\">Read More<\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n                    \n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n\n                        \n                        \n                                                    <div class=\"htmega-single-post-slide htmega-postslider-layout-5\" >\n                                <div class=\"thumb\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/ecomarket-joins-tinkering-day\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"396\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/459748132_925855456239331_2477520877677926328_n-2-396x360.jpg\" class=\"attachment-htmega_size_396x360 size-htmega_size_396x360 wp-post-image\" alt=\"Valletta Design Cluster Tinkering Day\" \/><\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"content \">\n                <div class=\"post-inner\">\n                    \n                    \n                                                <h2><a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/ecomarket-joins-tinkering-day\/\">Tinkering Day<\/a><\/h2>\n                        \n                    \n                    <p>Tinkering Day 2026 joins Eco Market Malta, bringing together hands-on workshops, maker demos, and sustainable stalls under one roof. Volunteers are invited to help<\/p>\n                    \n                                            <div class=\"post-btn\">\n                            <a class=\"readmore-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/ecomarket-joins-tinkering-day\/\">Read More<\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n                    \n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n\n                        \n                        \n                                                    <div class=\"htmega-single-post-slide htmega-postslider-layout-5\" >\n                                <div class=\"thumb\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/the-art-of-making-make-a-wooden-airplane-10yrs\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"396\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Tinker_Space_by_DARREN_AGIUS-3-396x360.jpg\" class=\"attachment-htmega_size_396x360 size-htmega_size_396x360 wp-post-image\" alt=\"A close up of a child&#039;s hand in safety gloves working with wood\" \/><\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"content \">\n                <div class=\"post-inner\">\n                                                    <ul class=\"post-category\">\n                                                                                <li><a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/etn_category\/workshop\/\" class=\"category workshop\">Workshop<\/a><\/li>\n                                                                        <\/ul>\n                            \n                    \n                                                <h2><a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/the-art-of-making-make-a-wooden-airplane-10yrs\/\">The Art of Making: Make<\/a><\/h2>\n                        \n                    \n                    <p>Calling all young creators aged 10+! Join a fun, hands-on workshop where kids build their own wooden airplane using safe, child-friendly tools\u2014perfect for sparking<\/p>\n                    \n                                            <div class=\"post-btn\">\n                            <a class=\"readmore-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/the-art-of-making-make-a-wooden-airplane-10yrs\/\">Read More<\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n                    \n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n\n                        \n                        \n                                                    <div class=\"htmega-single-post-slide htmega-postslider-layout-5\" >\n                                <div class=\"thumb\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/making-luzzu-with-filmmaker-alex-camilleri\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"396\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Alex-Camilleri1-396x360.jpg\" class=\"attachment-htmega_size_396x360 size-htmega_size_396x360 wp-post-image\" alt=\"A still from the film Luzzu showing a fisherman on the traditional Maltese Luzzu\" \/><\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"content \">\n                <div class=\"post-inner\">\n                                                    <ul class=\"post-category\">\n                                                                                <li><a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/etn_category\/discussion\/\" class=\"category discussion\">Discussion<\/a><\/li>\n                                                                        <\/ul>\n                            \n                    \n                                                <h2><a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/making-luzzu-with-filmmaker-alex-camilleri\/\">Making \u2018Luzzu\u2019 with filmmaker Alex<\/a><\/h2>\n                        \n                    \n                    <p>Join Maltese-American filmmaker Alex Camilleri\u00a0on Thursday the\u00a026th of February from 6pm-8pm\u00a0for a candid behind-the-scenes look into his acclaimed debut feature\u00a0Luzzu\u00a0(Sundance 2021). A practical discussion<\/p>\n                    \n                                            <div class=\"post-btn\">\n                            <a class=\"readmore-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/making-luzzu-with-filmmaker-alex-camilleri\/\">Read More<\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n                    \n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n\n                        \n                        \n                                                    <div class=\"htmega-single-post-slide htmega-postslider-layout-5\" >\n                                <div class=\"thumb\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/spaces-and-memories\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"396\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/VDC_by_DARREN_AGIUS-54-396x360.jpg\" class=\"attachment-htmega_size_396x360 size-htmega_size_396x360 wp-post-image\" alt=\"A photo showing teal doors at the Valletta Design Cluster set against the Valletta urban backdrop\" \/><\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"content \">\n                <div class=\"post-inner\">\n                                                    <ul class=\"post-category\">\n                                                                                <li><a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/etn_category\/creativity\/\" class=\"category creativity\">Creativity<\/a><\/li>\n                                                                        <\/ul>\n                            \n                    \n                                                <h2><a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/spaces-and-memories\/\">Spaces and Memories<\/a><\/h2>\n                        \n                    \n                    <p>Spaces and Memories is a site-specific artistic creation project that brings together critical studies of coloniality, ethnographic narratives, and embodied practices to investigate the<\/p>\n                    \n                                            <div class=\"post-btn\">\n                            <a class=\"readmore-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/spaces-and-memories\/\">Read More<\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n                    \n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n\n                        \n                        \n                                                    <div class=\"htmega-single-post-slide htmega-postslider-layout-5\" >\n                                <div class=\"thumb\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/discover-funding-opportunities-with-xjenza-malta\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"396\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Tinkering-Days-scaled-1-396x360.jpg\" class=\"attachment-htmega_size_396x360 size-htmega_size_396x360 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"content \">\n                <div class=\"post-inner\">\n                                                    <ul class=\"post-category\">\n                                                                                <li><a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/etn_category\/creativity\/\" class=\"category creativity\">Creativity<\/a><\/li>\n                                                                        <\/ul>\n                            \n                    \n                                                <h2><a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/discover-funding-opportunities-with-xjenza-malta\/\">Discover Funding Opportunities with Xjenza<\/a><\/h2>\n                        \n                    \n                    <p>Discover funding and collaboration opportunities in culture, creativity, and inclusive society with Tamara Schembri at the Valletta Design Cluster on 18 February. Learn how<\/p>\n                    \n                                            <div class=\"post-btn\">\n                            <a class=\"readmore-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/discover-funding-opportunities-with-xjenza-malta\/\">Read More<\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n                    \n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n\n                        \n                        \n                                                    <div class=\"htmega-single-post-slide htmega-postslider-layout-5\" >\n                                <div class=\"thumb\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/sterjotipi-live-in-front-of-the-valletta-christmas-tree\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"396\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Sterjotipi-396x360.jpg\" class=\"attachment-htmega_size_396x360 size-htmega_size_396x360 wp-post-image\" alt=\"A photo showing the Maltese vocal group Sterjotipi standing together in a warmly lit Christmas-themed setting, smiling and chatting in front of festive lights and decorations\" \/><\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"content \">\n                <div class=\"post-inner\">\n                                                    <ul class=\"post-category\">\n                                                                                <li><a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/etn_category\/christmas\/\" class=\"category christmas\">Christmas<\/a><\/li>\n                                                                        <\/ul>\n                            \n                    \n                                                <h2><a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/sterjotipi-live-in-front-of-the-valletta-christmas-tree\/\">SterjoTipi Live in Front of<\/a><\/h2>\n                        \n                    \n                    <p>Experience the magic of Christmas in Valletta with a live performance by SterjoTipi near the iconic Christmas Tree. Enjoy beloved Maltese carols, their original<\/p>\n                    \n                                            <div class=\"post-btn\">\n                            <a class=\"readmore-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/sterjotipi-live-in-front-of-the-valletta-christmas-tree\/\">Read More<\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n                    \n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n\n                        \n                        \n                                                    <div class=\"htmega-single-post-slide htmega-postslider-layout-5\" >\n                                <div class=\"thumb\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/klinsmann-live-performance\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"396\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-11-25-at-18.04.28-2-396x360.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-htmega_size_396x360 size-htmega_size_396x360 wp-post-image\" alt=\"A photo showing one of the nutcrackers decorating Valletta&#039;s Christmas Tree in Great Siege Square\" \/><\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"content \">\n                <div class=\"post-inner\">\n                                                    <ul class=\"post-category\">\n                                                                                <li><a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/etn_category\/christmas\/\" class=\"category christmas\">Christmas<\/a><\/li>\n                                                                        <\/ul>\n                            \n                    \n                                                <h2><a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/klinsmann-live-performance\/\">Klinsmann Live Performance<\/a><\/h2>\n                        \n                    \n                    <p>Local favourite Klinsmann will light up Christmas in the Capital 2025, bringing an energetic live performance to Valletta\u2019s festive programme on Saturday 6th December<\/p>\n                    \n                                            <div class=\"post-btn\">\n                            <a class=\"readmore-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/klinsmann-live-performance\/\">Read More<\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n                    \n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n\n                        \n                        \n                                                    <div class=\"htmega-single-post-slide htmega-postslider-layout-5\" >\n                                <div class=\"thumb\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/live-performance-by-riona\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"396\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-11-25-at-18.04.28-1-396x360.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-htmega_size_396x360 size-htmega_size_396x360 wp-post-image\" alt=\"A close-up photo of the Valletta Christmas Tree in Freedom Square\" \/><\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"content \">\n                <div class=\"post-inner\">\n                                                    <ul class=\"post-category\">\n                                                                                <li><a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/etn_category\/christmas\/\" class=\"category christmas\">Christmas<\/a><\/li>\n                                                                        <\/ul>\n                            \n                    \n                                                <h2><a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/live-performance-by-riona\/\">Live Performance by Riona<\/a><\/h2>\n                        \n                    \n                    <p>Talented singer and pianist Riona will be performing a live set of seasonal favourites during Valletta&#039;s Christmas in the Capital on the 15th December<\/p>\n                    \n                                            <div class=\"post-btn\">\n                            <a class=\"readmore-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/live-performance-by-riona\/\">Read More<\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n                    \n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n\n                        \n                        \n                                                    <div class=\"htmega-single-post-slide htmega-postslider-layout-5\" >\n                                <div class=\"thumb\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/santa-elves-letters-to-santa\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"396\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-11-25-at-18.04.29-396x360.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-htmega_size_396x360 size-htmega_size_396x360 wp-post-image\" alt=\"A photo showing a detail of the Valletta national Christmas Tree with a Maltese Cross ornament with the text Merry Christmas\" \/><\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"content \">\n                <div class=\"post-inner\">\n                                                    <ul class=\"post-category\">\n                                                                                <li><a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/etn_category\/christmas\/\" class=\"category christmas\">Christmas<\/a><\/li>\n                                                                        <\/ul>\n                            \n                    \n                                                <h2><a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/santa-elves-letters-to-santa\/\">Santa Elves &#038; Letters to<\/a><\/h2>\n                        \n                    \n                    <p>A festive family experience where children can write and decorate their own letters to Santa with the help of cheerful elves. Taking place on<\/p>\n                    \n                                            <div class=\"post-btn\">\n                            <a class=\"readmore-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/santa-elves-letters-to-santa\/\">Read More<\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n                    \n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n\n                        \n                        \n                                                    <div class=\"htmega-single-post-slide htmega-postslider-layout-5\" >\n                                <div class=\"thumb\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/gootopia-childrens-workshop\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"396\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Gootopia-slime-396x360.jpg\" class=\"attachment-htmega_size_396x360 size-htmega_size_396x360 wp-post-image\" alt=\"A photo showing a child playing with a purple slime creation\" \/><\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"content \">\n                <div class=\"post-inner\">\n                                                    <ul class=\"post-category\">\n                                                                                <li><a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/etn_category\/christmas\/\" class=\"category christmas\">Christmas<\/a><\/li>\n                                                                                    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/etn_category\/creativity\/\" class=\"category creativity\">Creativity<\/a><\/li>\n                                                                                    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/etn_category\/design\/\" class=\"category design\">Design<\/a><\/li>\n                                                                        <\/ul>\n                            \n                    \n                                                <h2><a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/gootopia-childrens-workshop\/\">Gootopia Children\u2019s Workshop<\/a><\/h2>\n                        \n                    \n                    <p>The Gootopia Children\u2019s Workshop, taking place at the Valletta Design Cluster on the 20th December, promises a morning of inspiration, creativity, and festive fun<\/p>\n                    \n                                            <div class=\"post-btn\">\n                            <a class=\"readmore-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/gootopia-childrens-workshop\/\">Read More<\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n                    \n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n\n                        \n                        \n                                                    <div class=\"htmega-single-post-slide htmega-postslider-layout-5\" >\n                                <div class=\"thumb\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/tikka-banda-christmas-parade\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"396\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/0O7A8300-396x360.jpg\" class=\"attachment-htmega_size_396x360 size-htmega_size_396x360 wp-post-image\" alt=\"A photo of Tikka Banda with a red Karwija bus in Valletta\" \/><\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"content \">\n                <div class=\"post-inner\">\n                                                    <ul class=\"post-category\">\n                                                                                <li><a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/etn_category\/christmas\/\" class=\"category christmas\">Christmas<\/a><\/li>\n                                                                        <\/ul>\n                            \n                    \n                                                <h2><a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/tikka-banda-christmas-parade\/\">Tikka Banda Christmas Parade<\/a><\/h2>\n                        \n                    \n                    <p>Tikka Banda brings festive cheer to Valletta with an upbeat Christmas Parade through Freedom Square, Republic Street, and St George\u2019s Square. Catch their energetic<\/p>\n                    \n                                            <div class=\"post-btn\">\n                            <a class=\"readmore-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/tikka-banda-christmas-parade\/\">Read More<\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n                    \n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n\n                        \n                        \n                                                    <div class=\"htmega-single-post-slide htmega-postslider-layout-5\" >\n                                <div class=\"thumb\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/the-new-victorians-christmas-concert\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"396\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/The-New-Victorians-1-396x360.jpg\" class=\"attachment-htmega_size_396x360 size-htmega_size_396x360 wp-post-image\" alt=\"A photo showing the sister duo The New Victorians\" \/><\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"content \">\n                <div class=\"post-inner\">\n                                                    <ul class=\"post-category\">\n                                                                                <li><a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/etn_category\/christmas\/\" class=\"category christmas\">Christmas<\/a><\/li>\n                                                                        <\/ul>\n                            \n                    \n                                                <h2><a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/the-new-victorians-christmas-concert\/\">The New Victorians Christmas Concert<\/a><\/h2>\n                        \n                    \n                    <p>The award-winning sister duo The New Victorians will present a heartfelt Christmas Eve concert featuring a mix of sacred Maltese and English carols. Known<\/p>\n                    \n                                            <div class=\"post-btn\">\n                            <a class=\"readmore-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/the-new-victorians-christmas-concert\/\">Read More<\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n                    \n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n\n                        \n                        \n                                                    <div class=\"htmega-single-post-slide htmega-postslider-layout-5\" >\n                                <div class=\"thumb\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/carols-in-the-capital\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"396\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cappella-Musicale-Caeciliana-Aug2025-396x360.jpg\" class=\"attachment-htmega_size_396x360 size-htmega_size_396x360 wp-post-image\" alt=\"A photo showing choristers and musicians from Cappella Musicale Caeciliana\" \/><\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"content \">\n                <div class=\"post-inner\">\n                                                    <ul class=\"post-category\">\n                                                                                <li><a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/etn_category\/christmas\/\" class=\"category christmas\">Christmas<\/a><\/li>\n                                                                        <\/ul>\n                            \n                    \n                                                <h2><a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/carols-in-the-capital\/\">Carols in the Capital<\/a><\/h2>\n                        \n                    \n                    <p>An evening of sacred Christmas music takes place at the Jesuit Church Oratories in Valletta as Cappella Musicale Caeciliana performs a rich blend of<\/p>\n                    \n                                            <div class=\"post-btn\">\n                            <a class=\"readmore-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/carols-in-the-capital\/\">Read More<\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n                    \n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n\n                        \n                        \n                                                    <div class=\"htmega-single-post-slide htmega-postslider-layout-5\" >\n                                <div class=\"thumb\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/centrestage-choir-brings-festive-cheer-to-valletta\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"396\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CHOIR_-396x360.jpg\" class=\"attachment-htmega_size_396x360 size-htmega_size_396x360 wp-post-image\" alt=\"A photo showing Centrestage Choir in performance\" \/><\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"content \">\n                <div class=\"post-inner\">\n                                                    <ul class=\"post-category\">\n                                                                                <li><a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/etn_category\/christmas\/\" class=\"category christmas\">Christmas<\/a><\/li>\n                                                                        <\/ul>\n                            \n                    \n                                                <h2><a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/centrestage-choir-brings-festive-cheer-to-valletta\/\">Centrestage Choir Brings Festive Cheer<\/a><\/h2>\n                        \n                    \n                    <p>Christmas in Valletta is truly special. Join Centrestage Choir as it performs a heartwarming mix of traditional carols and beloved holiday classics. This joyful<\/p>\n                    \n                                            <div class=\"post-btn\">\n                            <a class=\"readmore-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/centrestage-choir-brings-festive-cheer-to-valletta\/\">Read More<\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n                    \n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n\n                        \n                        \n                                                    <div class=\"htmega-single-post-slide htmega-postslider-layout-5\" >\n                                <div class=\"thumb\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/baby-jesus-procession\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"396\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20241220-Purcissjoni_by_DARREN_AGIUS-72-396x360.jpg\" class=\"attachment-htmega_size_396x360 size-htmega_size_396x360 wp-post-image\" alt=\"An image showing A crowd of people taking part in the traditional Baby Jesus Procession in Valletta a few days before Christmas. At the center, a young child holds a decorative illuminated sign reading \u201cIllum Twelidna Salvatur,\u201d surrounded by others carrying similar festive signs as they walk through a busy, warmly lit street.\" \/><\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"content \">\n                <div class=\"post-inner\">\n                    \n                    \n                                                <h2><a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/baby-jesus-procession\/\">Baby Jesus Procession<\/a><\/h2>\n                        \n                    \n                    <p>Join us on 18th December for the much-loved Baby Jesus Procession in Valletta. Starting from Our Lady of Victories Church in Castille Square, this<\/p>\n                    \n                                            <div class=\"post-btn\">\n                            <a class=\"readmore-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/baby-jesus-procession\/\">Read More<\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n                    \n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n\n                        \n                        \n                                                    <div class=\"htmega-single-post-slide htmega-postslider-layout-5\" >\n                                <div class=\"thumb\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/christmas-in-the-capital-2025-2\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"396\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Albert-1-396x360.jpg\" class=\"attachment-htmega_size_396x360 size-htmega_size_396x360 wp-post-image\" alt=\"A photo showing details of the Christmas lights in Republic Street, Valletta\" \/><\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"content \">\n                <div class=\"post-inner\">\n                                                    <ul class=\"post-category\">\n                                                                                <li><a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/etn_category\/christmas\/\" class=\"category christmas\">Christmas<\/a><\/li>\n                                                                        <\/ul>\n                            \n                    \n                                                <h2><a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/christmas-in-the-capital-2025-2\/\">Christmas in the Capital 2025<\/a><\/h2>\n                        \n                    \n                    <p>Valletta shines bright this festive season with Christmas in the Capital \u2014 a month of lights, music, and celebration from November 25th to New<\/p>\n                    \n                                            <div class=\"post-btn\">\n                            <a class=\"readmore-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/christmas-in-the-capital-2025-2\/\">Read More<\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n                    \n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n\n                        \n                        \n                                                    <div class=\"htmega-single-post-slide htmega-postslider-layout-5\" >\n                                <div class=\"thumb\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/antler-cry\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"396\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1-396x360.jpg\" class=\"attachment-htmega_size_396x360 size-htmega_size_396x360 wp-post-image\" alt=\"Black-and-white painting depicting a skeleton and leaping hounds in a dramatic, expressive style, part of Antony Catania\u2019s Antler Cry exhibition.\" \/><\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"content \">\n                <div class=\"post-inner\">\n                                                    <ul class=\"post-category\">\n                                                                                <li><a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/etn_category\/visual-arts\/\" class=\"category visual-arts\">Visual Arts<\/a><\/li>\n                                                                        <\/ul>\n                            \n                    \n                                                <h2><a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/antler-cry\/\">Antler Cry<\/a><\/h2>\n                        \n                    \n                    <p>Antler Cry, Antony Catania\u2019s solo exhibition at the National Museum of Archaeology, invites viewers to confront myth, transformation, and the raw truths beneath human<\/p>\n                    \n                                            <div class=\"post-btn\">\n                            <a class=\"readmore-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/antler-cry\/\">Read More<\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n                    \n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n\n                        \n                        \n                                                    <div class=\"htmega-single-post-slide htmega-postslider-layout-5\" >\n                                <div class=\"thumb\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/fiftysix-design-talks-the-stories-we-wear\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"396\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/pexels-rdne-10474291-396x360.jpg\" class=\"attachment-htmega_size_396x360 size-htmega_size_396x360 wp-post-image\" alt=\"Close-up of hands making jewelry with pliers, holding a wire-wrapped stone pendant on a wooden table with tools, wire, and materials scattered around.\" \/><\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"content \">\n                <div class=\"post-inner\">\n                                                    <ul class=\"post-category\">\n                                                                                <li><a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/etn_category\/design\/\" class=\"category design\">Design<\/a><\/li>\n                                                                        <\/ul>\n                            \n                    \n                                                <h2><a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/fiftysix-design-talks-the-stories-we-wear\/\">FiftySix Design Talks: The Stories<\/a><\/h2>\n                        \n                    \n                    <p>On 29 October 2025, FiftySix Design Talks hosts an evening at the Valletta Design Cluster with Nevena Jaftha and Nad\u00e8ge Ren\u00e9e Cassar, exploring jewellery<\/p>\n                    \n                                            <div class=\"post-btn\">\n                            <a class=\"readmore-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/fiftysix-design-talks-the-stories-we-wear\/\">Read More<\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n                    \n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n\n                        \n                        \n                                                    <div class=\"htmega-single-post-slide htmega-postslider-layout-5\" >\n                                <div class=\"thumb\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/fiftysix-design-talks-designmt-edition\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"396\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/FiftySix_Sept25-page002-396x360.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-htmega_size_396x360 size-htmega_size_396x360 wp-post-image\" alt=\"fiftysix\" \/><\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"content \">\n                <div class=\"post-inner\">\n                                                    <ul class=\"post-category\">\n                                                                                <li><a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/etn_category\/design\/\" class=\"category design\">Design<\/a><\/li>\n                                                                        <\/ul>\n                            \n                    \n                                                <h2><a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/fiftysix-design-talks-designmt-edition\/\">FiftySix Design Talks: designMT edition<\/a><\/h2>\n                        \n                    \n                    <p>As Malta gears up for the second edition of designMT (29 Sept \u2013 4 Oct 2025), FiftySix Design Talks will host an evening exploring<\/p>\n                    \n                                            <div class=\"post-btn\">\n                            <a class=\"readmore-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/fiftysix-design-talks-designmt-edition\/\">Read More<\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n                    \n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n\n                        \n                        \n                                                    <div class=\"htmega-single-post-slide htmega-postslider-layout-5\" >\n                                <div class=\"thumb\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/become-part-of-the-vdc\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"396\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/IMG-258-396x360.jpg\" class=\"attachment-htmega_size_396x360 size-htmega_size_396x360 wp-post-image\" alt=\"A photo showing past studio member Anna Calleja leading a workshop at the Valletta Design Cluster\" \/><\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"content \">\n                <div class=\"post-inner\">\n                                                    <ul class=\"post-category\">\n                                                                                <li><a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/etn_category\/design\/\" class=\"category design\">Design<\/a><\/li>\n                                                                        <\/ul>\n                            \n                    \n                                                <h2><a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/become-part-of-the-vdc\/\">Become Part of the Valletta<\/a><\/h2>\n                        \n                    \n                    <p>Discover the Valletta Design Cluster on 12 September with an info session, tour, and networking. Learn about memberships, applications, and opportunities.<\/p>\n                    \n                                            <div class=\"post-btn\">\n                            <a class=\"readmore-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/become-part-of-the-vdc\/\">Read More<\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n                    \n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n\n                        \n                        \n                                                    <div class=\"htmega-single-post-slide htmega-postslider-layout-5\" >\n                                <div class=\"thumb\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/tinkering-day\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"396\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/IMG-1-396x360.jpg\" class=\"attachment-htmega_size_396x360 size-htmega_size_396x360 wp-post-image\" alt=\"An image showing one of the stands during Tinkering Days\" \/><\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"content \">\n                <div class=\"post-inner\">\n                                                    <ul class=\"post-category\">\n                                                                                <li><a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/etn_category\/creativity\/\" class=\"category creativity\">Creativity<\/a><\/li>\n                                                                        <\/ul>\n                            \n                    \n                                                <h2><a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/tinkering-day\/\">Tinkering Day<\/a><\/h2>\n                        \n                    \n                    <p>Experience creativity and innovation at Tinkering Day at the Valletta Design Cluster! Now in its second edition, this dynamic event brings together local inventors,<\/p>\n                    \n                                            <div class=\"post-btn\">\n                            <a class=\"readmore-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/tinkering-day\/\">Read More<\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n                    \n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n\n                        \n                        \n                                                    <div class=\"htmega-single-post-slide htmega-postslider-layout-5\" >\n                                <div class=\"thumb\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/music-and-architecture-by-james-dingli-and-mark-cauchi\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"396\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/pexels-jimbear-1309897-396x360.jpg\" class=\"attachment-htmega_size_396x360 size-htmega_size_396x360 wp-post-image\" alt=\"A photo showing a spiral staircase\" \/><\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"content \">\n                <div class=\"post-inner\">\n                                                    <ul class=\"post-category\">\n                                                                                <li><a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/etn_category\/architecture\/\" class=\"category architecture\">Architecture<\/a><\/li>\n                                                                        <\/ul>\n                            \n                    \n                                                <h2><a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/music-and-architecture-by-james-dingli-and-mark-cauchi\/\">Music and Architecture by James<\/a><\/h2>\n                        \n                    \n                    <p>How do architecture and music intersect? In Music and Architecture, James Dingli and Mark Cauchi explore how spaces shape sound and how musical principles<\/p>\n                    \n                                            <div class=\"post-btn\">\n                            <a class=\"readmore-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/music-and-architecture-by-james-dingli-and-mark-cauchi\/\">Read More<\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n                    \n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n\n                        \n                        \n                                                    <div class=\"htmega-single-post-slide htmega-postslider-layout-5\" >\n                                <div class=\"thumb\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/building-sustainable-homes-part-2\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"396\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Sustainale-homes-396x360.jpg\" class=\"attachment-htmega_size_396x360 size-htmega_size_396x360 wp-post-image\" alt=\"An image showing a home designed in a modern style\" \/><\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"content \">\n                <div class=\"post-inner\">\n                                                    <ul class=\"post-category\">\n                                                                                <li><a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/etn_category\/design\/\" class=\"category design\">Design<\/a><\/li>\n                                                                        <\/ul>\n                            \n                    \n                                                <h2><a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/building-sustainable-homes-part-2\/\">Building Sustainable Homes Part 2<\/a><\/h2>\n                        \n                    \n                    <p>Architects James Dingli and Mark Cauchi explore the role of sustainability in contemporary architecture, introducing cutting-edge tools like the &#039;Site Box&#039;\u2014a monitoring system for<\/p>\n                    \n                                            <div class=\"post-btn\">\n                            <a class=\"readmore-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/building-sustainable-homes-part-2\/\">Read More<\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n                    \n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n\n                        \n                        \n                                                    <div class=\"htmega-single-post-slide htmega-postslider-layout-5\" >\n                                <div class=\"thumb\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/join-the-valletta-design-cluster-tour-networking-evening\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"396\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/VDC_by_DARREN_AGIUS-37-396x360.jpg\" class=\"attachment-htmega_size_396x360 size-htmega_size_396x360 wp-post-image\" alt=\"The Valletta Design Cluster Roof Garden\" \/><\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"content \">\n                <div class=\"post-inner\">\n                                                    <ul class=\"post-category\">\n                                                                                <li><a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/etn_category\/creativity\/\" class=\"category creativity\">Creativity<\/a><\/li>\n                                                                        <\/ul>\n                            \n                    \n                                                <h2><a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/join-the-valletta-design-cluster-tour-networking-evening\/\">Join the Valletta Design Cluster:<\/a><\/h2>\n                        \n                    \n                    <p>Curious about joining the Valletta Design Cluster? This session on February 17 brings together prospective members, designers, and makers looking to grow their creative<\/p>\n                    \n                                            <div class=\"post-btn\">\n                            <a class=\"readmore-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/join-the-valletta-design-cluster-tour-networking-evening\/\">Read More<\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n                    \n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n\n                        \n                        \n                                                    <div class=\"htmega-single-post-slide htmega-postslider-layout-5\" >\n                                <div class=\"thumb\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/luminous-veil\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"396\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/pexels-kyleloftusstudios-2510428-396x360.jpg\" class=\"attachment-htmega_size_396x360 size-htmega_size_396x360 wp-post-image\" alt=\"A photo showing a video camera\" \/><\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"content \">\n                <div class=\"post-inner\">\n                                                    <ul class=\"post-category\">\n                                                                                <li><a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/etn_category\/film\/\" class=\"category film\">Film<\/a><\/li>\n                                                                        <\/ul>\n                            \n                    \n                                                <h2><a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/luminous-veil\/\">Luminous Veil<\/a><\/h2>\n                        \n                    \n                    <p>Filmmaker and anthropologist Adrian Camilleri delves into the connection between anthropology and art, using sound and imagery to explore cultures and human experiences. In<\/p>\n                    \n                                            <div class=\"post-btn\">\n                            <a class=\"readmore-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/luminous-veil\/\">Read More<\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n                    \n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n\n                        \n                        \n                                                    <div class=\"htmega-single-post-slide htmega-postslider-layout-5\" >\n                                <div class=\"thumb\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/personalised-scrappy-journal-making-by-anna-calleja\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"396\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/IMG-263-1-396x360.jpg\" class=\"attachment-htmega_size_396x360 size-htmega_size_396x360 wp-post-image\" alt=\"A photo showing artist Anna Calleja who will be leading the\" \/><\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"content \">\n                <div class=\"post-inner\">\n                                                    <ul class=\"post-category\">\n                                                                                <li><a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/etn_category\/workshop\/\" class=\"category workshop\">Workshop<\/a><\/li>\n                                                                        <\/ul>\n                            \n                    \n                                                <h2><a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/personalised-scrappy-journal-making-by-anna-calleja\/\">Personalised Scrappy Bookbinding by Anna<\/a><\/h2>\n                        \n                    \n                    <p>Discover the art of bookbinding with Anna Calleja in this creative workshop at the Valletta Design Cluster. Using scrap paper and found materials, you\u2019ll<\/p>\n                    \n                                            <div class=\"post-btn\">\n                            <a class=\"readmore-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/personalised-scrappy-journal-making-by-anna-calleja\/\">Read More<\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n                    \n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n\n                        \n                        \n                                                    <div class=\"htmega-single-post-slide htmega-postslider-layout-5\" >\n                                <div class=\"thumb\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/fiftysix-design-talks-cultivating-maltas-future\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"396\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Fifty-Six-Nov-23-80-396x360.jpg\" class=\"attachment-htmega_size_396x360 size-htmega_size_396x360 wp-post-image\" alt=\"A photo showing a speaker and the audience at one opf the past FiftSix Design Talks\" \/><\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"content \">\n                <div class=\"post-inner\">\n                                                    <ul class=\"post-category\">\n                                                                                <li><a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/etn_category\/design\/\" class=\"category design\">Design<\/a><\/li>\n                                                                        <\/ul>\n                            \n                    \n                                                <h2><a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/fiftysix-design-talks-cultivating-maltas-future\/\">FiftySix Design Talks: Cultivating Malta\u2019s<\/a><\/h2>\n                        \n                    \n                    <p>How can design shape the future of food? This month\u2019s FiftySix Design Talk explores innovative approaches to food production, from hydroponics to initiatives that<\/p>\n                    \n                                            <div class=\"post-btn\">\n                            <a class=\"readmore-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/fiftysix-design-talks-cultivating-maltas-future\/\">Read More<\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n                    \n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n\n                        \n                        \n                                                    <div class=\"htmega-single-post-slide htmega-postslider-layout-5\" >\n                                <div class=\"thumb\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/design-and-build-your-own-phone-tablet-stand-10-yrs\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"396\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/IMG-105-396x360.jpg\" class=\"attachment-htmega_size_396x360 size-htmega_size_396x360 wp-post-image\" alt=\"An image showing a person taking measurements in a workshop\" \/><\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"content \">\n                <div class=\"post-inner\">\n                                                    <ul class=\"post-category\">\n                                                                                <li><a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/etn_category\/design\/\" class=\"category design\">Design<\/a><\/li>\n                                                                        <\/ul>\n                            \n                    \n                                                <h2><a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/design-and-build-your-own-phone-tablet-stand-10-yrs\/\">Design and Build your own<\/a><\/h2>\n                        \n                    \n                    <p>Calling all young creators aged 10 and up! Join us for a fun and engaging workshop where kids will learn to design and build<\/p>\n                    \n                                            <div class=\"post-btn\">\n                            <a class=\"readmore-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/design-and-build-your-own-phone-tablet-stand-10-yrs\/\">Read More<\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n                    \n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n\n                        \n                        \n                                                    <div class=\"htmega-single-post-slide htmega-postslider-layout-5\" >\n                                <div class=\"thumb\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/introduction-to-pure-data-with-beluga-corp\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"396\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Chips-396x360.jpg\" class=\"attachment-htmega_size_396x360 size-htmega_size_396x360 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"content \">\n                <div class=\"post-inner\">\n                                                    <ul class=\"post-category\">\n                                                                                <li><a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/etn_category\/sound-design\/\" class=\"category sound-design\">Sound Design<\/a><\/li>\n                                                                        <\/ul>\n                            \n                    \n                                                <h2><a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/introduction-to-pure-data-with-beluga-corp\/\">Introduction to Pure Data with<\/a><\/h2>\n                        \n                    \n                    <p>This studio session is a hands-on introduction to Puredata - a visual programming language that can be used to create generative music, interactive sound<\/p>\n                    \n                                            <div class=\"post-btn\">\n                            <a class=\"readmore-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/introduction-to-pure-data-with-beluga-corp\/\">Read More<\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n                    \n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n\n                        \n                        \n                                                    <div class=\"htmega-single-post-slide htmega-postslider-layout-5\" >\n                                <div class=\"thumb\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/strettacao\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"396\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/IMG_20240726_042151-396x360.jpg\" class=\"attachment-htmega_size_396x360 size-htmega_size_396x360 wp-post-image\" alt=\"A photo showing Adrian Galea Lucas on the congas\" \/><\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"content \">\n                <div class=\"post-inner\">\n                                                    <ul class=\"post-category\">\n                                                                                <li><a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/etn_category\/music\/\" class=\"category music\">Music<\/a><\/li>\n                                                                        <\/ul>\n                            \n                    \n                                                <h2><a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/strettacao\/\">Stretta\u00e7\u00e3o<\/a><\/h2>\n                        \n                    \n                    <p>From the creators of Hoskuban comes Stretta\u00e7\u00e3o, a rhythmic celebration of Brazil\u2019s most iconic sounds, from the smooth melodies of bossa nova to the<\/p>\n                    \n                                            <div class=\"post-btn\">\n                            <a class=\"readmore-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/strettacao\/\">Read More<\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n                    \n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n\n                        \n                        \n                                                    <div class=\"htmega-single-post-slide htmega-postslider-layout-5\" >\n                                <div class=\"thumb\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/ilhna-li-jibqghu-klassici-maltin\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"396\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/echoes-past-vintage-microphone-monochrome-spotlight-1-396x360.png\" class=\"attachment-htmega_size_396x360 size-htmega_size_396x360 wp-post-image\" alt=\"A black and white image showing a vintage microphone\" \/><\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"content \">\n                <div class=\"post-inner\">\n                                                    <ul class=\"post-category\">\n                                                                                <li><a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/etn_category\/music\/\" class=\"category music\">Music<\/a><\/li>\n                                                                        <\/ul>\n                            \n                    \n                                                <h2><a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/ilhna-li-jibqghu-klassici-maltin\/\">Il\u0127na li Jibqg\u0127u: Klassi\u010bi Maltin<\/a><\/h2>\n                        \n                    \n                    <p>Experience Maltese music like never before in a performance that revives classic Maltese songs with contemporary interpretations by local singers, honouring Malta\u2019s rich musical<\/p>\n                    \n                                            <div class=\"post-btn\">\n                            <a class=\"readmore-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/ilhna-li-jibqghu-klassici-maltin\/\">Read More<\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n                    \n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n\n                        \n                        \n                                                    <div class=\"htmega-single-post-slide htmega-postslider-layout-5\" >\n                                <div class=\"thumb\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/sferatika\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"396\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/sfera-composite-002-396x360.jpg\" class=\"attachment-htmega_size_396x360 size-htmega_size_396x360 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"content \">\n                <div class=\"post-inner\">\n                                                    <ul class=\"post-category\">\n                                                                                <li><a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/etn_category\/music\/\" class=\"category music\">Music<\/a><\/li>\n                                                                        <\/ul>\n                            \n                    \n                                                <h2><a href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/sferatika\/\">Sferatika<\/a><\/h2>\n                        \n                    \n                    <p>An intimate night of jazz with SFERA blending original compositions with timeless jazz standards, the trio\u2014Paul Giordimaina, Oliver Degabriele, and Gu\u017ce\u2019 Camilleri\u2014will be joined<\/p>\n                    \n                                            <div class=\"post-btn\">\n                            <a class=\"readmore-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/sferatika\/\">Read More<\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n                    \n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n\n                        \n                        \n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            \n            \n\n        \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-545ec02 animated-slow elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-elementskit-button\" data-id=\"545ec02\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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