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June 2000

Films are every Wednesday at 19.00hrs. Entrance is free of charge. Members and friends are welcome. At Floriana. Organised by: Alliance Francaise de Malte. Contact: Mr. Michel Cervoni (tel) +356 220701/238456 (fax) +356 247916.

The University of Malta is one of the few institutions which offers Mediterranean Studies at both the graduate and undergraduate level. In fact, two main areas of studies are offered to undergraduates in the Faculty of Arts, namely "History of Mediterranean Civilisation" (compulsory for all B.A. students) and "Contemporary Mediterranean Studies". This Summer School focuses on the history and culture of the Mediterranean from pre-historic times to the present, giving an introductory overview of the subject, of particular interest to undergraduate students. The Summer School features an average of 45 hours of lectures which includes field trips around the Maltese islands, giving participants a solid introduction to a complex but fascinating subject. At University of Malta. Organised by: Foundation for International Studies. Contact: Jean P. Killick (tel) +356 234121/2 or 230793 (fax) +356 230538 or 230551 (email) jkil@um.edu.mt.

At The Trade Fairs & Exhibitions Centre in Naxxar. Organised by: Fairs & Exhibitions Centre. Contact: Mr. John P. Camilleri (tel) +356 410371/2 (fax) +356 414099.

Malta 2000 Women -Euro Group C Tournament

Organised by: Malta Volleyball Association. Contact: Mr. Sandro Pecorella (tel) +356 323520 (fax) +356 323521.

Solemn Vespers and Procession. This feast is also celebrated in all towns and villages. At St. Dominic's Parish in Valletta. At 17:30.

A three day 'Football Festival' will see 32 male and eight female teams of good club/town standards competing for the top team of Malta. Overseas teams are welcome. Trophies to the top 8 male and top 8 female teams plus US$ 1,000 in cash. Organised by: The Sportsmans Travel. Contact: Mr. Barry Whitmore (tel) +356 344378 (fax) +356 338559 (email) whitmore@global.net.mt.

The Ovations consist of three main sections: pianoforte and/or instrumental recital and/or orchestral presentation, vocal recital and ballet or choir presentation. At Le Meridien Phoenicia in Floriana. At 19:00. Organised by: Malta Cultural Institute. Contact: Ms. Marie Therese Vassallo (tel) +356 338923.

Public Holiday.

Sette Giugno

Commemorative Ceremony in remebrance of the incidents of 7th June 1919. At Palace Square in Valletta.

At Eden Super Bowl in Paceville. Organised by: Malta Tenpin Bowling Association.

Organised by: Malta Volleyball Association. Contact: Mr. Sandro Pecorella (tel) +356 323520 (fax) +356 323521.

At Eden Super Bowl. Organised by: Malta Tenpin Bowling Association.

Entrance free of charge. At Primary School Hall in San Gwann. At 19:30. Organised by: San Gwann Light Orchestra. Contact: Mr. Charles Wood (tel) +356 317671.

Organised by: Malta Volleyball Association. Contact: Mr. Sandro Pecorella (tel) +356 323520 (fax) +356 323521.

Public Holiday.

Mnarja - Feast of St. Peter and St. Paul

Mnarja is a traditional folkloristic event. The festivities open on the eve of Mnarja (28th June) with open-air folk-singing and a musical programme at Buskett Gardens which continues up till the early hours of the 29th day of June. Maltese dishes are served for the occasion with fried rabbit being a traditional speciality of the evening. On the 29th, activities at Buskett continue with band marches and an agrarian exhibition. during the afternoon, traditional horse races are held at Saqqajja Hill, Rabat. The word Mnarja is derived from Luminarja (illumination), when Mdina. Malta's medieval capital, was illuminated by bonfires for the occasion. At Rabat.

Open-air spectacle. At National Stadium in Ta' Qali. Organised by: Fondazione Festival Puccini of Torre del Lago. Contact: Mr. Richard Muscat (tel) +356 227722 (fax) +356 227822.