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CULTURE 14 | SUNDAY • 28 APRIL 2019 maltatoday THE monthly meeting at the National Museum of Natural History, Mdina, continued to discuss alien and invasive spe- cies. While in March the event focused on the Mediterranean region as a whole, this time it concentrated on the Maltese Islands specifically. The discussion explored the intentional and acciden- tal release of varies species of animals like snails, spiders, snakes and cats. Explanations were given as to why these ex- otic creatures are harmful to the ecosystems, whether we can control or eradicate them, and whether this would lead to any implications? The monthly meetings are held in the Activity Hall (ground floor) at the National Museum of Natural History in Mdina and last from 6.30pm to 8pm. Entrance is free, however donations for the upkeep of the museum are appreciated. For further information, vis- it www.heritagemalta.org The impact of alien and invasive species WHERE is better than the magnificent Fort St Angelo to view the spectacular Fireworks Festival on Tuesday? Watch the timeless beauty of colour- ful fireworks lighting the dark sky from a vantage point of panoramic views and enjoy a nibble or a bottle of wine. While there, why not visit and experience the curated ex- hibition 'Behind Closed Doors' which is marking the fortieth anniversary since the depar- ture of foreign military forces from Malta on 31st March 1979. Normal admission prices €8 (adults), €5 (seniors and stu- dents), and €3 (children) in- clude the visit to the exhibi- tion. Visitors will be admitted from 7.30pm. Enjoy the Fireworks Festival from Fort St Angelo TODAY, during Festa Frawli, Herit- age Malta will be opening Ta' Ħaġrat Temples in Mġarr, Malta, at a reduced price. Ta' Ħaġrat was excavated between 1923 and 1926 and includes two well- preserved structures. The older one, dating to the Ġgantija phase (3600- 3200 BC), has a monumental door- way that leads into a courtyard with a raised stone kerb. This space gives ac- cess to three chambers through mega- lithic doorways. During this event, the site will be open between 9am to 5pm (last entry at 4.30pm). Guided tours will take place every hour, starting at 9.30am with the last tour being at 2.30pm. Tours will be in Maltese and English alternatively, with the first tour being in Maltese. Reduced entry tickets of €2 can be purchased on the day from Ta' Ħaġrat Temples. Reduced entry fee to Hagrat Temples during Festa Frawli