Win €100.00!

On the 29^th April 2011 at 12h00 one of the members of the Valletta Living History Fan page on Facebook will be awarded €100.00 worth of shopping vouchers at the Embassy Complex.

Make sure you join the Valletta Living History fan page on Facebook now!

http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Valletta-Living-History/361400701226

Does Valletta really sleep?

Valletta is amazing, not only because it is the capital city of Malta, but because it is a living city and is keeping its relevance even after 500 years of existence.

Compared to Malta’s 7000 years of history, Valletta is quite a modern city. Built by the Knights of St. John, to celebrate La Vallette’s victory over Suleiman and him Ottoman soldiers, Valletta established itself as a modern and vibrant 16th Century city, hosting Knights from all over Europe and linking the two main continents, a role it still plays today.

A visit to Valletta will open the doors to over 250 monuments that adorn the streets, all leading to another in a chequered format, as chequered as its past!

Walking through City gate, make sure to walk down Republic Street and stop and Marvel at the Grandmasters Palace in St. George’s Square.

But before seeing any more, go to the Embassy Complex in St Lucy’s Street, just before the Palace, and view Valletta Living History, a 35 minute audio-visual show, that will give you the basics about the city and Malta’s history. http://www.maltaattraction.com.

A visit to St. Johns Co-Cathedral is a must. The entrance is right in front of the Law Courts. Make sure you also visit St. Paul’s Shipwreck Church (free entrance) in St. Paul Street, accessible from Merchants Street, where you can enjoy window shopping and the week day market. Valletta has over 30 churches and most are open during the day.

The afternoon stands still between 13h00 and 16h00, so that is time to stop for a snack in Pjazza Regina, Cordina Coffee Shop a favourite with locals and visitors. You can also spend your siesta time in the Upper or Lower Barrakka Gardens and enjoy the views of the Grand Harbour and the 3 Cities.

Make sure to visit The Archaeology Museum and there is also an interesting Fine Arts Museum in South Street. Casa Rocca Piccola is also a fine example of 16th century nobility lifestyle.

Dinning in the city is also fun. Come the evening look out for the cosy rooms converted into fine restaurants, a favourite is ‘Il-Horza’ in St. Christopher’s Street. Entertainment is also available on weekends especially; check out who will be playing at the Premier in Pjazza Regina.

You can easily spend your day in the city and your evening overlooking the lights from on bastion or another. The day is bustling, but at night, if you look deep, you will find a city that hardly sleeps!

Valletta Living History - Free Admission for Children

During the month of April and May, Valletta Living History is offering children under 12 years free admission when accompanied by paying adults. This offer is open to all Maltese Residents and is valid from the 1^st of April 2011 till the 31^st May 2011.

Valletta Living History is a 35 minute audiovisual show, filmed and screened in high definition. It has recently been awarded the Quality Assured seal by the Malta Tourism Authority. The show depicts the history, culture and lifestyle of Malta and the Maltese.

The management of Valletta Living History believes that it is important for our children to grow up with the knowledge of our past and appreciate further the values and wealth of knowledge left by our forefathers.

Screening takes place eight times daily at the Embassy Complex in Valletta. Further information about Valletta Living History can be found on www.maltaattraction.com and on the Facebook fan page under the shows name.

Valletta Living History – Public Debate

During a public screening and debate of Valletta Living History Manuel Cauchi the main actor in this docudrama gave an account of his experience on set during filming.

The docudrama was well received by the audience who packed the cinema at St. James Cavalier. Justin Camilleri who chaired the discussion after pointed out that production of Valletta Living History was one of the biggest investments ever made for a local production, especially when one compares to the length of the final product

Valletta Living History is a 35 minute audiovisual show, filmed and screened in high definition. It has recently been awarded the Quality Assured seal by the Malta Tourism Authority. The show depicts the history, culture and lifestyle of Malta and the Maltese.

Noel Calleja who was responsible for the composition of all related music in the production emphasized that during filming nothing was spared, the detail and the quality achieved is visible to all. The audience agreed and a few also asked is a sequel was in the pipe line, one over enthusiastic German member of the audience said that is should be proposed that Hollywood invest in such a production.

The panel was also made up of Jean Pierre Gatt who was the director of Photography. Mr. Gatt took the audience through the process of production from the choice of filming locations to the editing process.

Valletta Living History is screened every day at the Embassy Complex in Valletta. More information can be obtained by visiting www.maltaattraction.com or following the show on facebook.

Valletta Living History - free public screening

Valletta Living History is organising a public screening and discussion on the 30th March at 19h00, at St. James Cavalier in Valletta.

The discussion will be chaired by film buff and researcher Justin Camilleri. The main actor of Valletta Living History, Manuel Cauchi, will talk about his experience in shooting the docudrama and Jean Pierre Gatt and Noel Calleja will reveal their inspirations and methods for the screen production and music composition accordingly.

The making of Valletta Living History has been a very unique experience as the requirements and quality aimed for during production make it second to none. It is therefore a unique opportunity to see the show and hear directly from the protagonists who made it possible.

Valletta Living History is a 35 minute docudrama depicting the history, culture and lifestyle of Malta and the Maltese. Produced and screened in High Definition, the show has in a short period received recognition for its quality, and has recently been awarded a Quality Assured seal by the Malta Tourism Authority.

Valletta Living History shows daily at the Embassy Complex in Valletta. More information can be found on the website www.maltaattraction.com.

Entrance to the event is free; therefore it is recommended that you book your place by calling 27220070 or sending an email to info@maltaattraction.com.

Valletta Living History receives award

Valletta Living History was awarded the Malta Tourism Authority Quality Seal. This award was presented to Mr. Michael Soler, Director of Valletta Living History, by the Hon. Dr Mario De Marco, Parliamentary Secretary for Tourism, during an award ceremony held on Friday 4^th February 2011 at the Mediterranean Conference Centre.

Mr. Soler commented that “it is very encouraging to receive such recognition for our show as we too feel that the quality of our product is what sets it apart from other similar attractions.” Valletta Living History is a 35 minute high definition audiovisual show, depicting the history, lifestyle and culture of Malta and the Maltese.

“The footage and original filming that compiles this docudrama not only make it interesting for tourists, but also instills a sense of pride in us Maltese” said Mr. Soler.

Participation in this scheme is completely voluntary and so far only nine attractions have gained the prestigious Quality Assured seal in Malta, including museums, historic houses, amongst others. Valletta Living History was the only audio visual show in Valletta to be given the quality seal.

In order to obtain the Quality Assured seal the attraction was audited by a specific board which judged numerous quality criteria including the quality of content, the interpretation and the layout. Importance was also given to staff knowledge and training including the standard of customer service given.

Valletta Living History is screened every day at the Embassy Complex in Valletta. For more information you can visit www.maltaattraction.com.

Valletta Living History invests further

During an event held for group and conference organisers, Mr Michael Soler, Director of Valletta Living History, announced that Valletta Living History will now be available for viewing in different locations to make the show more accessible to clients.

A preview of the show was given during a reception in the main conference hall of Le Meridien St. Julians Hotel and Spa in the presence of the main players of the tourism industry.

Valletta Living History is a 35 minute high definition audiovisual show depicting the history, culture and lifestyle of Malta and the Maltese. The new development now gives further flexibility for the show to be screed during a meeting or conference whilst being held in a hotel or conference centre.

This development was required due to current trends in conference business, with people opting for shorter stays and having more work to complete. Valletta Living History gives a perfect introduction to Malta’s history and at the same time is informative and entertaining.

Valletta Living History is screened daily at the Embassy Complex in Valletta. More information can be found on the website www.maltaattraction.com.