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maltatoday | SUNDAY • 16 MARCH 2025 5 ALMANAC Nature Notebook Youth Environmental Camp Calling all youths! Join Friends of the Earth Malta for a weekend of ad- venture, workshops, and community empowerment at the Youth Envi- ronmental Camp! Through hands-on experiences, passionate discussions, and team-build- ing activities, be the inspiration to make a real impact in the community! Dive into nature, ignite your passion for the planet, and make a difference! 21-23 March Xrobb L-GĦaġin Hostel, m'xlokk Victor Falzon, Aron Tanti (photo) Green idea of the week 194 Learn more: https://foemalta.org/event/environmental-camp-2025/ Don't miss this Give nature a voice. Become a BirdLife member 1. A Recital of German Lieder Date: 17 March Location: Catholic Institute, Floriana Opera Nova Project presents an evening of German Lieder, featuring some of the most exquisite songs by Schubert, Schumann, Strauss and other masters of the Romantic era. This intimate concert brings together expressive poetry and masterful composition, capturing the depth of emotion and storytelling that define the Lieder tradition. Performed by the singers of Opera Nova alongside a sensitive piano accompaniment by Christine Zerafa. 2. Bruckner's Ninth Date: 17 March Location: St. John's Co-Cathedral, Valletta Bruckner dedicated his Symphony No. 9 in D minor "To the beloved God," intending it as his final offering to God. Left unfinished at his death in 1896, the symphony reflects deep spirituality, particularly in the Adagio. Sergey Smbatyan leads the MPO in this masterpiece, revered despite its incomplete fourth movement, showcasing Bruckner's quest for divine connection through music. 3. Wild Standup Comedy Open Mic Date: 22 March Location: Afro Deli & Coffee, Gzira Hosted by Dan "I called Gordon Manche an asshole once" Xuereb. The Open Mic is where anyone can go on stage and try out some jokes. Please message on Facebook or Instagram @ wildcomedymalta if you's like a spot. There is a maximum of 10 performer spots available so the earlier you message the better. The show starts at 8pm, but doors open at 7pm. 4. Shrek the Musical JR Date: 22-23 March Location: St Agatha's Auditorium, Rabat Once upon a time, in a faraway swamp, lived an ogre named Shrek. His peaceful home is invaded by fairytale misfits, cast off by the tiny but tyrannical Lord Farquaad. To reclaim his swamp, Shrek must rescue the feisty Princess Fiona, with a wisecracking Donkey by his side. But winning Fiona's heart and defeating Farquaad comes with unexpected twists—and a fairytale-worthy adventure! 5. Muzika Muzika 2025 Date: 27-29 March Location: MFCC, Attard Now in its fifth edition, Mużika Mużika is a prestigious festival produced by Festivals Malta, that brings together different genres of Maltese music in an annual competition. More information on www. muzikamuzika.mt 6. Empowering Minds: Innovation and Compassion in Dementia Care Date: 28 March Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Malta, St Paul's Bay Join us for the First Ever Dementia Care Symposium, an immersive event designed to inspire, inform, and ignite change in dementia care. This symposium offers a comprehensive look at global perspectives, groundbreaking innovations, and compassionate caregiving strategies that are shaping the future of dementia care. 7. A Cultural Tapestry Date: 30 March Location: St Agatha's Auditorium During the performance we will celebrate contrasting cultures and outstanding artists from different countries who help to enrich our everyday lives. 8. Lose Yourself To Dance - by Moveo Dance Company Date: 29-31 March Location: Valletta Campus Theatre, Valletta Feel the pulsating rhythms, immerse yourself in dazzling visuals, and let the music guide your every move. Whether you're a longtime fan or a newcomer to the sounds of Daft Punk, this is your chance to experience their legacy in a whole new way. From "Around the World" to "One More Time," we're cranking up the fun with a performance party that'll be etched in your memory forever! A Recital of German Liede 962. Mallard SPRING is well on the way and all the myriad birds that flew south last autumn are now speeding back north to find a nice place where to nest. Crossing the Med are also several species of wild duck, among which is perhaps the ultimate icon of duckhood: the mallard (M. kuluvert) – not that it's any more duck than a teal or a pintail, but the mallard is the species that has been most widely domesticated and therefore most familiar with humans. Domestic mallards come in many colour combinations but a true wild mallard drake carries the iridiscent green head, yellow bill, grey back and black backside. Wild mallards are frequently seen on passage around Malta, and one or two occasionally splash down for a rest in shallow coastal lakes like Għadira, Is-Simar or Salina nature reserves.