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maltatoday | SUNDAY • 8 AUGUST 2021 5 CULTURAL An intriguing tour around Filfla by Heritage Malta ON Saturday, 21st August, Her- itage Malta is inviting you to join Senior Curator John J Borg on an intriguing tour around Filfla, during which he will reveal sev- eral interesting anecdotes about this small island which might look insignificant but has a very interesting narrative. How did this island form? From where did it get its name? Is it true that there was a chap- el on Filfla? Why did the island attract pirates? How did it end up as a bombing target? Which species live on Filfla nowadays? Why has the island been turned into a nature reserve? During the tour, participants will enjoy a boat ride while listening to these stories and many others. A sharp lookout will also be kept for any sea- birds, turtles and cetaceans that may be encountered along the way. The boat will leave from Sliema Ferries (Luzzu Cruise Point) at 10:00am sharp and head towards Filfla, passing along the eastern and south- ern coast of Malta. There will be no disembarkation on Fil- fla and no swimming will take place around the island either. However, on its way back the boat will make a stop next to Delimara for those who would like to swim, and then return to Sliema. A bar will be available on the boat with refreshments only. Those attending are therefore required to bring along with them any food and drinks they prefer. It is recommended that participants apply sunblock and wear a hat. Ticket prices are as follows: Adults €25, Seniors and Stu- dents €20, Heritage Malta members and children (6 – 11yrs) €15. Tickets may be bought at all Heritage Malta museums and sites, as well as online via this link: https://shop.heritagemalta. org/index.asp?eventid=780 Ticket holders are to meet at Sliema Ferries at 9.15am. The boat will return to Sliema at 3:00pm. The tour may be can- celled in case of bad weather. This event is being held in strict adherence to Public Health regulations related to the Covid-19 pandemic. Her- itage Malta reserves the right to deny access to anyone with a temperature higher than 37.2 degrees Celsius or feeling un- well. Children should be super- vised at all times. More information may be ob- tained on telephone number 2295 4310. Kangu Ta' Filfla