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Nature Notebook Climate Emotions to Climate Agency Workshop Friends of the Earth Malta invites you to join a free 2-hour workshop What is the Climate Emotions to Climate Agency Workshop? This workshop is specially designed for young people aged 16 to 30 who want to better understand and manage the complex emotions that arise when facing the climate crisis. Climate change is not just an environmental or political issue, it deeply affects our mental and emotional wellbeing. Many youths today experience emotions such as fear, anxiety, grief, anger, frustration, and even hopelessness when they think about the future of our planet. These feelings are natural but can feel overwhelm- ing without the right support. These workshops will be held in April 2026. Green idea of the week 1012 Don't miss this Give nature a voice. Become a BirdLife member Palace Concerts: From Darkness, To Light Date: 29 March Location: Francesco Mazzei at Villa Corinthia Balzan, Malta Palace Concerts presents a series of timeless classics set within the elegant surroundings of Corinthia Palace, Attard. The inaugural edition, From Darkness to Light, traces a profound musical journey from Lent and Passion through reflection to the joy of Easter. From the intensity of the Passion to the radiance of Easter morning, this concert offers a deeply moving progression from shadow into light. Featuring some of the most beautiful and instantly recognisable works for choir and strings, the programme is carefully curated to stir the emotions, calm the spirit, and uplift the heart. Ecce Homo Date: 26 March Location: St John's Co-Cathedral, Valletta, Malta Ecce Homo is an evening of spiritual reflection and music at St John's Co- Cathedral, inviting contemplation on justice, truth, and human frailty within the Passion narrative. Performances include the Jubilate Deo Choir, Cappella Gregoriana Jubilate Deo, and Pueri Cantores Jubilate Deo (Choir Mistress: Daniela Ellul), with Ronald Camilleri (organ) and Christopher Muscat (conductor). Including musical works by Tomás Luis de Victoria, Felice Anerio, Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, and Gregorio Allegri. Strawberry Picking Event Date: 8 April Location: St. Andrews Farm, Swieqi, Malta Join us for a fun and educational farm experience organised by Little Elephants Nursery in collaboration with St. Andrews Farm. This special event invites children and families to enjoy the outdoors while exploring nature through hands-on farm activities. Foundation Day Concert Date: 12 April Location: Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta, Malta Members of the Malta Youth Orchestra join forces with the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra for this concert commemorating the founding of Malta's national orchestra. Bridging generations of musicians, this special event honours this orchestral tradition and celebrates the enduring spirit of musical collaboration in Malta. Bloom Festival Date: 17 April Location: Park Nazzjonali Ta' Qali, Malta Bloom Festival is a 3-day boutique celebration of music, culture and community at Ta' Qali National Park, Malta. Expect local & international artists across 4 unique stages, the Bass Grove powered by Mistical Sound System (Sicily), plus artisan markets, a dedicated wellness area and camping under the Mediterranean sun. Let's Bloom! Grease The Musical Date: 24, 25, 26 April Location: Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta, Malta Grease follows the story of two Rydell High senior students, Danny and Sandy. Sandy, a quintessential goody-two- shoe, and Danny, a bad boy with a soft heart, meet on a holiday and fall in love. However, it ends as all summer romances do, and both bid each other farewell at the end of the holiday. But surprise! Sandy turns up at Danny's school, and both find it difficult to revive what they had over the summer. Will their summer romance overcome the challenges of high school? Is this the love they've been waiting for? Popular Date: 24, 25, 26 April Location: Valletta Campus Theatre, Valletta, Malta Step into a world where movement meets magic with Popular, a vibrant dance show designed for the whole family. Inspired by the playful spirit and charm of the iconic musical Wicked, this performance blends contemporary dance with a light, whimsical touch that captivates audiences of all ages. Zabbar Autofest 2026 Date: 15 May-17 May Location: Mercury Tower Plaza - Kottonera Promenade - Zabbar, Malta Get ready for one of Malta's most anticipated annual automotive celebrations! Zabbar Autofest 2026 brings together car enthusiasts, families, and the local community for a spectacular showcase of vehicles, entertainment, and purpose-driven fun. 1014. Common nightingale I'M sure we have all heard about the nightingale's famous song, the proverbial birdsong that has inspired poets and composers; we probably all read Andersen's heartbreaking tale too. But how many of us here have actually heard a nightingale 'in concert'? Yes, too few unfortunately. It's not that we don't get the bird: nightingales (M. rożinjol) are long-distance travellers and many will be stopping here for a short kip and snack at this time of year as they wing their way north to nest in European woodlands. The reason we don't hear many nightingales sing here is because they don't nest in Malta. And since birds sing mostly to announce and defend their breeding territory, nightingales have no particular need to make music while on their short stint here. But sometimes they do give a burst or two, and every time I'm lucky to be around when that happens – like at 5 maltatoday | SUNDAY • 29 MARCH 2026 ALMANAC Victor Falzon, Aaron Tanti (photo) https://foemalta.org/blog/youth-workshop-climate-emotions/