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maltatoday | SUNDAY • 10 JULY 2022 5 CULTURE Meta l-Bahar Iniggez Experience Meta l-Baħar Iniggeż, the installation which has taken over South Street in Valletta marking World Ocean's Day and the importance the sea plays in our everyday life. This installation builds on the theme of the Valletta Green Festi- val 2022 – the protection of natural hab- itats and the effect this has on the flora and fauna of our islands and can be en- joyed throughout summer. Appearing to be simple creatures by simply drifting in the sea, some spe- cies can be very complex and have been around for at least 600 million years. The Valletta Pageant of the Seas The Valletta Pageant of the Seas will be aired on TVM on the 8th July at 20:50 and marks the 80th anniversary of the Santa Maria Convoy on the 15th August 1942. The show features the whacky sea race Tellieqa Telliqun and a special edition of the regatta by night. The Palace String Orchestra under the musical direction of Ryan Paul Abela and lighting effects take the audience back in time to the forties. The main performance consists of a the- atrical and audiovisual experience under the direction of Lee N Abela, exploring the circumstances of the Maltese during those difficult times, by means of projections on Fort Saint Angelo and with the participa- tion of the Moveo Dance Company and a diverse cast of prominent local actors. The show closes with a fireworks installation at sea and a grand pyrotechnic display. The Valletta Pageant of the Seas is sup- ported by Visit Malta, the Armed Forces of Malta, Tug Malta, Enemalta and Falzon Group. Sweeney Todd Book your tickets for the musical thea- tre production Sweeney Todd, The De- mon Barber of Fleet Street presented by Teatru Manoel in collaboration with the Valletta Cultural Agency. Taking place at Teatru Manoel from the 17th till the 24th July, this performance is based on the book by Hugh Wheeler with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, the performance will be directed by Luci- enne Camilleri with musical direction by Ryan Paul Abela. Tickets are available from www.teatru- manoel.com.mt Malta Fashion Week The Malta Fashion Week transforms the capital into a platform for Malta's top-shelf talent and all that the local fashion industry has to offer the interna- tional scene. From the 20th till the 22nd July, designers, catwalk models, stylists, makeup artists and many other creative professionals will be setting a glamorous scene while photographers and bloggers capture the essence of each showcase. This event is taking place at the Mediter- ranean Conference Centre. For further in- formation visit www.fashionweek.com.mt Open Days at the Valletta Design Cluster The Valletta Cultural Agency is organ- ising a series of open days at the Valletta Design Cluster on a quarterly basis. Open days allow those interested in be- coming members of the cluster to learn about the space, the facilities and meet active members at the Valletta Design Cluster. The first open day will be held on the 26th July 2022 and includes three walk- throughs (Taking place between 3pm and 9.30pm). These consist of a tour of the space and facilities. For further details and registration visit: vcavdcmembership.eu/open-days Valletta has so much to offer this July The Valletta Pageant of the Seas Meta l-Bahar Iniggez Malta Fashion Week Todd Sweeney Valletta Design Cluster