Tomorrow, many of the towers and fortifications around Malta and Gozo’s coastline will be lit up (in an environmentally-friendly way) providing the perfect photo opportunity.
Din l-Art Helwa said that it has teamed up with Heritage Malta, various local councils, and Scout groups to light up 20 locations.
The first location on Saturday, the 24th of June, to be lit will be St Elmo, at 9:20pm and the following will then be lit up at approximately 10 minute intervals, for around two hours:
Westwards:
Sliema tower
Qalet Marku
Ghallis
Ta’ Fra Ben
Wignacourt
White Tower
Red Tower
Ghajn Zuber
Ghajn Tuffieha
Ta Lippija Tower
Comino Tower
Qala Fort
Isopu Tower
Eastwards:
St John’s Cavalier – Birgu
Wardija Tower
Xutu Tower
DLH has now advised that Dwejra Tower will not be included in the event taking place on Saturday evening. They apologised for any inconvenience caused.
The event marks the feast of St John the Baptist, which over the centuries has been marked by fireworks and bonfires – St John’s Fires – which were meant to ward off witches and evil spirits.
DLH said that it is also offering one night’s stay for 4 people at the Delimara Lighthouse – subject to availability – to the best photo submission. Send photos/footage to admin@dinlarthelwa.org [1]
Check out the DLH Facebook page [2] for more details.