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maltatoday | SUNDAY • 4 DECEMBER 2022 THIS is an opportunity for Maltese and Gozitan families to visit the capital city during the Christmas period. Our capital city, one of the smallest capital cities in Europe, is the perfect place for such celebrations. This programme builds on our commitment to celebrate culture in its various genres and continue to support artists. We are committed to continuing promoting cultural activities in the capital city and in the various localities in the country. This Christmas we are welcoming fami- lies back to Valletta with events and activities planned over a month. He invited the audi- ence to enjoy the programme's events includ- ing marching bands, street walkers, choirs, and music performances by several popular groups including The New Victorians, MARA, Centre- stage, Klinsmann, Tikka Banda, the Big Friends Guggen Musik, Tikka Banda and Sterjotipi, among others. For the first time since the pan- demic, the national New Year's Eve Celebra- tions will once again be held outdoors, in the centre of the capital in St George's Square. On the 25 November, the Christmas lights and Christmas trees were switched on in Valletta's main areas while a traditional Christmas crib was inaugurated near the entrance to St John's Co-Cathedral. The much awaited, spectacular projections in St George's Square start from the 7th of De- cember. Throughout the Christmas period, Christmas music will be playing in Republic Street. Opening Doors, Amber, Sean Borg and Veronique Vella, the Jackson's Żaqq u Tanbur Folk Group, Franklin, Dancel Dance Studio and a children's puppet-making workshop by Sa- rah Galea and Caroline Curmi, are among the Christmas in the Capital programme highlights. The well-established New Year's Eve celebra- tions close festivities on a high note with a large- scale spectacle of music and the countdown. More details will follow in the upcoming days. Visit vca.gov.mt and VCA Facebook page for more information Christmas in the Capital THIS IS A PAID ADVERT The programme of festive events taking place in Valletta from the 25 November till the 31 December titled 'Christmas in the Capital', was announced with 25 events in 25 days