Issue link: https://maltatoday.uberflip.com/i/1525812
maltatoday | SUNDAY • 25 AUGUST 2024 7 COMMERCIAL KampuSajf Festival set to commence at MCAST THE Malta College of Arts, Sci- ence, and Technology (MCAST) is all set to host the 2nd edition of the KampuSajf Festival this weekend. The festival will com- mence at the College's Mosta Campus on the 23rd of August 2024 at 08:00 pm. The multidisciplinary pro- gramme includes music, theatre, and film screenings, all show- casing the artistic talent of local artists within this creative sector. The first of five artistic per- formances will be a Greek Am- pheatre production titled, 'Diz- zjunarju tal-Maħbubin', with the participation of Martina Geor- gina, and Klonn & Hearts Beat- ing in Time, written on Aphro- confuso. This production is a multidisciplinary performance based on "Il-Mara tas-Suldat". Published for the first time on Aphroconfuso, this piece was written by Daniel Cossai, Leanne Ellul, Noah Fabri, Char- lene Galea, Miriam Galea, Joe Gatt, Matthew Schembri, and Loranne Vella, writing collec- tively as Jien_a during a series of workshops in collaboration with Geġwiġija Library. The performance specifically created for the festival promises to be a memorable one and features ar- chery, electronic music and oth- er original elements. The second night with feature music that defined the national theatre company's programme over the past seven years. This will include music from "Il-Qfil u l-Ħelsien ta' Manwel Dimech," "Raymond Fight Back," "O," and "Il-Madonna Tieghi Ahjar Min Tieghek." This eclectic mash- up promises a vibrant theatrical journey of award-winning per- formances. It will include the participation of guest singers Claire Tonna, il-Lapes and Alex- andra Alden. The festival's first two days will be held at the amphitheatre in Mosta, behind the MCAST campus. The last three days will be held on the MCAST Campus in Paola. Both venues, which are also easily accessible by public transport, will offer free parking for attendees. The festival is powered by APS Bank and directed by Stjanu Debono. It is organised in collab- oration with POPP and support- ed by Heritage Malta. Through the Popp collaboration, each performance will be followed by an after-event featuring prom- inent artists, including Joon, Delite Duarte, DJ Bob, Jono, and Justin u ż-Żiżża. MCAST Main Campus, Corra- din Street, Paola PLA9032, Malta +356 2398 7100 | mcast.edu.mt MCAST strongly supports the local artistic and creative sectors by promoting artistic expres- sion, showcasing local creatives' talent, and providing creative courses at the College's Institute for the Creative Arts (ICA). Individuals interested in at- tending this year's KampuSajf festival can buy tickets online via this link: https://tinyurl. com/4mp5bx8h. MCAST's social media pages and website provide more information about the festival. The Phoenicia Malta joins Historic Hotels Worldwide THE Phoenicia Malta has been inducted into Historic Hotels Worldwide®, an offi- cial programme that celebrates the finest historic hotels around the world. The accolade places The Phoenicia Malta among an elite group of historic properties and treasures globally, each selected as members according to specif- ic criteria. To qualify, the property must be at least 75 years old; serve as a signifi- cant historic location; be within walking distance of a historic district, significant landmark, city centre or place of a histor- ic event; be locally recognised by a her- itage buildings organisation or located within a UNESCO World Heritage Site; and showcase memorabilia, artwork, photography and other examples of its historic significance. Opened in 1947 and set at the gateway to Valletta – a UNESCO World Heritage Site – The Phoenicia Malta more than fits these criteria. Within the five-star property, Valletta's historic bastion walls serve as a backdrop to the hotel's care- fully designed features, while the original collection of famed local artist Edward Caruana Dingli enjoys pride of place. While joining Historic Hotels World- wide® underscores The Phoenicia Malta's dedication to preserving its unique herit- age, it also aligns the five-star hotel with a prestigious global network committed to celebrating and promoting heritage tourism. As the official programme of the Na- tional Trust for Historic Preservation (in the United States of America), His- toric Hotels Worldwide® is a growing collection of more than 340 historic ho- tels across 49 countries, comprising the world's finest hospitality brands and in- dependently owned and operated prop- erties. Launched in 2012, HistoricHotels- Worldwide.com is a companion global travel website, which allows travellers to search and book historic hotels with leg- endary significance. For more information, visit www.phoeni- ciamalta.com and www.HistoricHotels- Worldwide.com . Charlton Debono, Zia Fuji win the 2024 BSJ 5k Road Running Series THE third and final race of the annual BSJ 5k Road Running Series, hosted by Birkirkara St Joseph Sports Club ended with Charlton Debono making a clean sweep throughout the Series. Despite facing strong competition from Mario Grech, Tommy Wallbank, and Christian Micallef, Debono managed to outpace his rivals and secure the Series title. In the final race, it was once again a battle between Debono and Grech, who had consistently posed a significant challenge throughout the series. Grech ultimately finished in second place, with Tommy Wallbank taking third. The overall series podium was made up of Charlton Debono, followed by Mario Grech in second place and Christian Mi- callef in third place. While predicting the winner of the men's series might have been slightly more straightforward, the women's cate- gory told a different story. Each race in the series had a different winner, with the final race claimed by Mona Lisa Camilleri. Zia Fuji and Tara Abdilla, both regulars on the Series' podi- um, took second and third place, respec- tively. Fuji's consistent performance through- out the series earned her the overall title, making her one of the youngest winners in the history of the series. She was joined on the podium by Tara Abdilla and sea- soned runner Carmen Hili. Club President Ray Grech presented the trophies to the overall and age group win- ners, noting that despite being held in the height of summer, the Series continued to attract both new and veteran runners, drawn to this scenic race. The Club went on to thank Mtarfa Local Council, LESA and Coros for their sup- port towards the Series. Birkirkara St. Joseph Sports Club's up- coming athletic event is the unique Malta International Challenge Marathon, set to take place on the final weekend of No- vember—22nd, 23rd, and 24th. This marathon, spread over three days, can be completed individually or as part of a relay team. Registration is now open online on https://bsj.mt/event/2024-malta-interna- tional-challenge-marathon