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maltatoday, SUNDAY, 24 JANUARY 2016 This Week 33 Mediterranean Peace Donkey – Gozo The first exhibition in the ancient Citadel's recently restored Culture Centre in collaboration with the Gozo Culture Office. The Mediterranean Peace Donkey project is a peacebuilding exhibition of 21 life-sized fiberglass 'Maltese' donkeys painted by premier Gozitan, Maltese, Egyptian and Western artists symbolizing the need for peace and compassion between the Middle East and West, and more specifically throughout the Mediterranean Basin (i.e. a donkey for each of the 21 Mediterranean nations). More information: http://www. oncaravan.org. LITERARY EVENT JANUARY 30 Salon Intimates – REBIRTH Creative socialising session at Carmelite Priory Museum, Mdina from 16:00 to 19:00. Artists and creatives are invited to share poetry, prose, music, paintings, ideas, performances and so on. Entrance is free of charge guests are asked to send a private message to 'Miriam C' on Facebook to confirm participation. Guests are also welcome to come and watch /listen without actively participating. GAME JAM JANUARY 29-31 Malta Global Game Jam Third edition of the Malta Global Game Jam at the Institute for Digital Games, University of Malta – starting at 14:30 on January 29. The MGGJ a creative event where you team up with other people to make a playable game in 48 hours. It is part of the Global Game Jam, when on January 29-31 jammers will be making games in more than 295 different sites across 60 countries. Also featuring international participation by digital games journalist Philippa Warr and game design duo We Are Muesli. For registration and more information: maltagamejam. com. PUBLIC LECTURES JANUARY 27 The History of Medicine in the Maltese Islands Lecture by Lino Cutajar at the Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta at 18:30. The lecture will focus on the history of medicine in Malta, beyond just the historical records of the Knights of Malta. Organised by Flimkien għal Ambjent Aħjar (FAA). Members of FAA will also be able to purchase for a reduced price, a signed copy of Prof. Cutajar's acclaimed autobiography 'In at the Deep End: Reminiscences of a Maltese Surgeon' described by Laurence Grech, former Times Editor as "A gripping enjoyable narrative, informative, educational, entertaining and moving, with touches of humour and curious andecdotes". Seats are limited so please book to avoid disappointment. A donation of €5 towards FAA's restoration project is requested. JANUARY 28 Dürer: The Italian and Northern Renaissance Lecture by Leslie Primo at Le Meridien St. Julian's Hotel & Spa, St Julian's at 18:30. The lecture charts the rise of the precocious and talented youth that was Albrecht Dürer was born in Nuremberg in the Holy Roman Empire on 21st May 1471. It will explore his early life and works, and also the long lasting influence that Dürer had on the Italian Renaissance, not mention the influence that the Italian Renaissance had on Dürer. FEBRUARY 3 Alien Invaders – Marine Edition Lecture by Prof. Patrick Schembri at Spazju Kreattiv (St James Cavalier), Valletta at 19:30. Why did species cross from the Red Sea to the Mediterranean but not vice-versa? How did construction of the Aswan dam, which is nowhere near the Mediterranean, enhance this immigration? What happened in the 1980s to accelerate east to west and west to east movement of newcomer species? Why is this trend not only expected to continue, but probably to increase? And finally, should we be worried by this? Organised by Malta Café Scientifique. WHAT'S ON Lecture on Albrecht Dürer on January 28 The third edition of the Malta Global Game Jam will take place next week Today: Get Your Boots On will be organising a walk through Fawwara