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Events 46 maltatoday, Sunday, 21 June 2015 Get your running gear on in aid of Inspire! The Ds World Paris welcomes an unprecedented exhibition of photos of Yves Saint Laurent MYRUN Technogym shall be hosting a charity challenge this weekend, 20 – 21 June at the Slie- ma Seafront opposite the Preluna Hotel between 10:00 – 13:00 and 16:00 – 22:00 in aid of the Inspire Foundation Malta. This event shall also mark the launch of the MYRUN Techno- gym treadmill – a state-of-the-art treadmill designed by runners for runners. The treadmill represents a new personalised solution for running, offering unprecedented levels of data and feedback about the user's running technique, per- sonalised programmes and full integration with tablets thanks to the MYRUN training app. "We are encouraging the public to run for a good cause – with a small difference. We are setting up treadmills on the Sliema prom- enade and challenging runners to go that extra mile and generate more donations," explained Ste- fano Borg, Wellness Manager at Vivendo Group. "Technogym will be donating to the Inspire Foundation based on the distance reached by each indi- vidual runner on our treadmills" In addition, a number of politi- cians and local personalities shall be participating in the MYRUN Technogym Charity Challenge. "We are excited to be joining forces with several runners from across the island for this good cause. We shall also be offering all participants a selection of healthy drinks in order to ensure every- one's suitably hydrated – we look forward to welcoming you this weekend," Borg concluded. For more information about this event visit: Facebook: Technogym Malta or phone: 2223 1320. From June 11, the DS brand has been welcoming, at the DS World Paris, an unprecedented exhibi- tion of photos devoted to Yves Saint Laurent. A series of pictures never un- veiled before, taken by photogra- pher Pierre Boulat, and then by his daughter Alexandra Boulat, retraces the life and creative work of the renowned designer, from his beginnings at Dior to his fi- nal show at the Centre Pompi- dou. This exhibition immerses the visitor in the history of one of France's leading fashion houses. To discover until September 10 2015, free entrance. Since the inauguration of the DS World Paris in 2013, the DS brand manages to keep the arts alive by welcoming artists and young tal- ent in this precious setting close to the Champs- Élysées. After vis- iting the world of jewellery with Swarovski in March, the DS World Paris is welcoming, from June 11 an exhibition of photos featuring the most renowned French de- signer, Yves Saint Laurent. "It is a great honour for the DS World Paris to welcome an exhi- bition organised by the prestig- ious Fondation Pierre Bergé-Yves Saint Laurent, whose history is a byword for elegance and Parisian chic. Throughout the summer, the DS World Paris will be paying tribute to Saint Laurent through his avant- garde spirit and crea- tive genius, values that are shared by the DS brand", said Julien Faux, director of the DS World Paris. The work of Yves Saint Laurent encompasses many emblematic designs, including the three- quarter length coat, evening suit, trench coat and jumpsuit. The designer revolutionised fashion in the 20th century as part of his greatest project: the wardrobe of today's woman. The exhibition at the DS World Paris retraces almost 40 years of haute couture design and French know how, from the beginnings of Saint Laurent at Dior, his move to rue Spontini, and then to avenue Marceau, home to the house of Saint Laurent from 1974. This series of 36 photos takes us into the designer's world. We are able to visit the workshops and watch the excitement behind the scenes at the major fashion shows that forged the success and re- nown of Saint Laurent all over the world. The exhibition shows the design- er preparing his shows, adjusting a garment or quietly working on his own. It gives us a f leeting and discreet peek into the life of the most intriguing and mysterious of French fashion designers. Pierre Boulat, photographer for US magazine "Life", was close to Yves Saint Laurent and was able to take pictures of the designer not only during the preparation of his shows but also in the inti- macy of his Paris home. He shows us Yves Saint Laurent behind the scenes. Pierre Bergé, who is particularly fond of this series of photographs, says, "The meeting with Pierre Boulat was a great event. He was with us virtually night and day. We realised that we were building up a memory together." Alexandra Boulat, freelance pho- toreporter and daughter of Pierre Boulat, followed in her father's footsteps. Present during the run- up to the designer's last show on 22 January 2002 in the studio at 5 avenue Marceau, she produced a moving eyewitness account of the last days of the Yves Saint Laurent fashion house. Programme for Mnarja events announced Mnarja is a typical Maltese feast that includes a mixture of tradi- tion, religion, food and music. Although it is one of the oldest feasts, it is still celebrated nowa- days. The boisterous event portrays a typical Maltese folklore and agriculture festival with plenty of music, folk dancing, feasting, exhibition and competitions in- volving not only animals such as cows, pigs, rabbits, horses, poul- try, dogs, sheep and goats but also a variety of vegetables, fruit and Maltese specialties such as oil, honey, herbs and Maltese cheeses, to mention a few. It also incorporates a showcase of traditional artisans. The Mnarja (a corruption of the Italian "luminara", meaning illumi- nation) is centuries old tradition and is referred to as a harvest festival which is celebrated on 29 June, the feast of St Peter and St Paul. It is characterised by a nightlong picnic at Buskett Woodlands, on the eve of the feast during which the native dish 'fenkata', stewed rabbit, is consumed in large quantities accompanied by equally large volumes of locally produced wine. Exhibits of local produce, marching bands, decorated carts and folklore enliven the nightlong proceedings. Programme - Sunday 28 June from 17:00 till 01:00 - Exhibition of old and new machinery and carts - Traditional crafts. - Band Marches - Fruit and Vegetables Exhibition. There will also be an artistic sec- tion (sculpture and visual arts) made from fruit and/or vegetables and another section for extraordinary fruit and vegetables - Traditional music and stage shows, folk music in different areas around Buskett. - Traditional Artisians. - Kids Area with traditional Maltese games. - Gymkhana for kids - Re-enactment of Mnarja in the 14th Century - Carts and cabs parade from Saqqajja to Buskett - Information stands - Maltese Traditional Fair - Traditional food and sweets Programme – Monday 29 June from 06:00 till 14:00 - Exhibition of old and new machinery and carts - Exhibition and competition of goats, sheep, cows, pigs, horses, rab- bits, fancy poultry, and various breeds of typical Maltese dogs. - Milking of Sheep and goats using the traditional way. - Demonstration of the traditional production of Maltese gbejniet. - Fruit and Vegetables Exhibition. There will also be an artistic sec- tion (sculpture and visual arts) made from fruit and/or vegetables and another section for extraordinary fruit and vegetables - Traditional Artisans. - Traditional music and stage shows. Apart from the main area, there will be folk music in different areas around Buskett. - Kids Area with traditional Maltese games - Information stands - Traditional food and sweets - Presentation of the prizes of all the competitions by President Marie- Louise Coleiro Preca and Roderick Galdes, Parliamentary Secretary for Agriculture, Fisheries and Animal Rights. NM Arrigo hosts award-winning mixologist Mattia Cilia NM Arrigo Ltd recently had the pleasure of hosting Mattia Cilia, mixologist and winner of the Premio Strega Miscelazione Mod- erna competition 2015. Sean Muldoon, owner of Dead Rabbit Grocery & Grog in New York, judged the competition, saying, "A lot of the drinks were judged were similar, whereas Mat- tia's drink was different. It was a simple drink and he was good to watch too." Mattia has over 12 years experi- ence in this field. He started work- ing in bar industry at the age of 14. Since then, he has worked at vari- ous locations, including in London at the Savoy hotel, amongst others. He currently works with Tito's Vodka and runs his own barista course in Ragusa. He was adamant to work with vodka companies, but then, Tito's vodka approached him. He fell in love with the vodka, de- scribing it as having a 'soul'. During his visit in Malta he dem- onstrated how using Tito's vodka gives a cocktail that extra kick, something others fail to do. While most vodkas just taste of spirit, Tito's Vodka has flavours of vanilla and cinnamon. Tito's Vod- ka legacy is promoted by word of mouth. Titos produces 100 liters a day versus other big vodka brands that produce 1,000 liters an hour. Tito's Vodka is exclusively repre- sented by NM Arrigo Ltd and can be purchased from Capt. A. 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