Be the first to comment!Malta commemorates 10th anniversary since its accession to the EU
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Speaking during a press conference with Fort St. Angelo in the background, Parliamentary Secretary for EU funds and for the EU Presidency 2017 Dr Ian Borg flanked by representatives from the Foundation for National Celebrations (FCN), revealed events planned in view of the 10th anniversary since Malta’s accession to the EU.
The Parliamentary Secretary said that such celebrations belong to the whole-wide nation, not just to a single political party. He said the thought that national anniversaries belong solely to anyone in particular prevents us from understanding the historical background attached to these dates that have followed each other, and that represent our national identity.
Dr. Borg referred to the three personalities that have left their mark on these anniversaries namely; Gorg Borg Olivier, Dom Mintoff and Eddie Fenech Adami – three political figures that have shaped the history of our country in the past 50 years. The three of them were different from each other but had one thing in common, the love for their country.
The Parliamentary Secretary added that on the 30th of April we will be celebrating the 10th anniversary of Malta’s accession to the EU at exactly the same time and in the same venue where celebrations took place in 2004. The political divide at the time does not exist any longer and today there is universal agreement that Malta is a European country as much as it is Maltese.
To commemorate this important day, FCN will be organising a number of events. On the 30th of April a special spectacle will be staged at the Grand Harbour area. Most of the event will be executed on water. Light projections on the bastions will feature prominently while choreographed fireworks will also be used during and at the conclusion of the spectacle.
On the same evening, DJ Gareth Emery, one of the best ranked DJs of our generation will be giving a unique free concert. He will be joined by other local popular DJs including Carl Bee and J Joy.
