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Nature Notebook Erbgħin Sena Għall-Ambjent: Tifkira tal-Ewwel Protesta On 23rd November 1985, a group of youths under the name of Żgħażagħ Għall-Ambjent (youths for the environment), and from there onwards the journey of Friends of the Earth Malta started. To celebrate this milestone and commemorate their first protest, FoEM is organising an event at their Green Resource Centre on Sunday, 23rd November. This will be a chance to celebrate 40 years of environmental action and It will be an opportunity to learn more about the history of Friends of the Earth Malta and their journey thus far. Foods and drinks will be served in a relaxed setting, where memories and stories can be shared. This event will also be FoEM's Annual Gathering, where they will present their work for the past year. Erbgħin Sena Għall-Ambjent: Tifkira tal-Ewwel Protesta Sunday, 23rd November FoEM Garden Green idea of the week 813 register here: https://foemalta.org/event/erbghin-se- na-ghall-ambjent-tifkira-tal-ewwel-protesta/? Don't miss this Give nature a voice. Become a BirdLife member The War of the Worlds Date: 23 November Location: Teatru Aurora, Triq ir- Repubblika, Victoria, Gozo Teatru tal-Opra Aurora is pleased to host, for yet another year, the Gozo Youth Orchestra, who, in collaboration with 7SPP is presenting the Malta Premiere of Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of the Worlds – The New Generation on Saturday 22nd November 2025 at 7.30p.m. and an additional show on Sunday 23rd November 2025 at 6.30p.m. The Gozo Youth Orchestra will be under the direction of its founder/musical director Mro Joseph Grech with the participation of Clara Sciberras, Neville Refalo, Klinsmann Coleiro, Chris Grech and Francesco Nicodeme. Artistic Direction is entrusted to Dorothy Bezzina. This iconic progressive rock musical will see the participation of some of the islands' foremost talent. Billed as the most challenging production for the organisers, the production will be further augmented with electronic and acoustic music, video presentation by Liam Neeson, lighting effects and amazing special effects. No effort is being spared to ensure that it will indeed be a night to remember. Gambori Date: 28, 29 November Location: St. Vincent De Paul Residence, Marsa, Malta Đambori, not a typical festival, but a joyful celebration of emancipation for individuals aged 60 and over. In an era that is strongly associated with tranquility and reflection, we want Đambori to emerge as a strong pioneer, reimagining the 60+ life stage with an emphasis on the culture of active aging and animated participation through the performing arts. As George Bernard Shaw so wisely said: "We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing."; this saying resonates deeply with the philosophy of Jambori. ROCKWIRED '25 Date: 39, 30 November Location: Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta, Malta A Sing-Along Concert with Malta's Wildest, Loudest, Proudest ROCK CHOIR. Get ready for a sing- along concert like no other, as 80 powerhouse voices join forces with The Palace String Orchestra and a killer live band in an epic explosion of rock and orchestral fusion . LIVEat the iconic Mediterranean Conference Centre. Rockwired'25 is a not-for-profit celebration of diversity, music, and community, fuelled by original orchestrations, bold choir arrangements, resulting in a high- voltage live concert on the 29th and 30th of November. 5 euro from every ticket sold will be donated to the Malta Community Chest Fund, with all other income and internal investment from Scrolls Productions going directly into delivering this high- impact, high-quality production. Valletta Resounds: The Caravaggio Experience Date: Until December Location: St. John's Co-Cathedral, Valletta, Malta Held at the Oratory inside the historic St John's Co-Cathedral, Valletta Resounds elegantly strings together Caravaggio masterpiece with theatrical storytelling and timeless classical music. Critically acclaimed Maltese musicians under the musical direction of Jacob Portelli are at the helm of the site- specific performance, bringing to life the works of Baroque Masters such as Handel and Bach along with the sound of sacred Maltese music by composer Francesco Azzopardi and more. Sung to perfection by some of Malta's most esteemed sopranos, Dorothy Bezzina and Dorothy Baldacchino, the music is beautifully brought to life on Baroque Harp, Baroque Violin, Baroque Cello and on the Psaltery. This auditory delight is woven harmoniously with tales of the Oratory narrated by the ever-charming and regal character of Fra Bartolomeo performed by Jeremy Grech. The 40-minute performance starts at 18:30 with exclusive access to the Cathedral at 18:00 and can be accessed from main door in St John Street. Airport Impressions RESONANCE Date: 29 November Location: City Theatre, South Street, Valletta, Malta Ready to rock with Airport Impressions once again? A night of Resonance is coming your way with another energetic performance with a major difference this time! The band will be accompanied with a team of other musicians who will bring a unique twist to our own tracks, coupled up with favorite cover versions. Airport Impressions RESONANCE will take place on 29 November in Valletta 996. Great cormorant DON'T expect to see this bird from your garden – unless, that is, your garden happens to be right by the sea or a lake. A sturdy large water- bird, sleek and muscular, with iridiscent black plumage and piercing green eyes, the cormorant is a stunning sight. These birds love shallow bodies of water, so wetlands like Għadira or Salina nature reserves can be a magnet for this species, although cormorants are a scarce sighting in Malta. Watching this bird glide through the water, arching its snake- like neck before diving for a fish, you thank the Lord you're not that fish. The cormorant's pièce de résistance (for me at least) is its habit of sitting with its broad black wings spread open, presumably to dry them out after a dive. And when one strikes this pose right on top of that stone cross in the middle of the Salina saltpans, it really steals the show. With Salina under BirdLife management, the site is gradually becom- ing safer and more attractive for cormorants and other wildlife. 5 maltatoday | SUNDAY • 16 NOVEMBER 2025 ALMANAC Victor Falzon, Aron Tanti (photo)