1 comment.Pawlu Mizzi: From the heart of Gozo to the soul of Maltese literature
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From the heart of Gozo to the soul of Maltese literature – is the title of a new temporary exhibition to honour Pawlu Mizzi on the first anniversary of his death.
This exhibition, which is being held at Il-Hagar Museum, Victoria, will have on display a large selection of interesting photos. Quotations are also included in the bi-lingual publication (number 8 in the Il-Hagar GEMS series) specially prepared for the occasion.
The museum said that related events include a discussion (in Maltese) about his legacy on the 1st of August (10am) and 6pm Mass (at St George’s) on the 5th of August. At 7.30pm (after the Mass), back at Il-Hagar, Mid-Dinja Ckejkna Tieghi – from Mizzi’s autobiographical writings – will be presented (together with readings in Maltese). Two of his previous books will also be available.
From the heart of Gozo to the soul of Maltese literature – is being inaugurated at the museum this coming Saturday, the 25th of July at 7.30pm by Minister for Gozo Clint Camilleri. All are invited.
The exhibition, during which radio programmes of his can be heard, runs for a full month, till the 25th of August, with the normal opening hours of 9am to 5pm, seven days a week. There is no entry fee. The museum is located in St George’s Square, Victoria.
Paul Mizzi (Pawlu) passed away on the 5th of August last year, at the age of 89. He was the founder of Klabb Kotba Maltin in 1970 and Midsea Books Ltd in 1974.
Pawlu Mizzi was born in Victoria, Gozo and studied at the Gozo Seminary, the Malta College of Education and the Royal University of Malta where he graduated BA in 1966.
He worked as a correspondent in Gozo for the Allied Malta Newspapers. He was director of Il-Hajja from 1978 to 1981 and director of the Mediterranean Film Studios between 1987 and 1990.
He founded the Klabb Kotba Maltin in 1970 and the Midsea Books Ltd in 1974, and published a large number of prestigious books both in Maltese and English, including the Miklem Malti by Erin Serracino-Inglott and the two sets of dictionaries by Professor Guzè Aquilina.
The historical magazine Heritage is one of the most prestigious historical reviews regarding Maltese history. His magnum opus will definitely remain Il-Parrocca ta’ Ghawdex.
Studju socjo-kulturali ta’ epoka 1432-1689, published in 1996 by the Kumitat Storiku-Kulturali of St George’s basilica; this is a detailed chronological account of the birth and development of Christianity on the island of Gozo from the time of St Paul to the present age, with particular and constant reference to Gozo’s earliest Christian community huddled around St George’s parish in Gozo’s ancient town of Rabat.
Mizzi was awarded the Medal for the Service of the Republic in 1992 and made a member of the Sacra Ordine Militare Constaniniana de San Jorge in 1994.
Gozo has tHrough many – many years provided an intellectual personalities to the general benefit of our Islands. Mr Paul Mizzi happened to be one of them and as has been the usual norm, all of these personalities had to leave Gozo & reside in Malta.
Paul apart from being an intellectual academic was also a true Gentleman, soft spoken and a man of his word.
When we had the occasion to meet Paul in Gozo, especially during St George’s Feast, of which he was a great supporter, we always exchanged views & opinions.
Other personalities like Mr Anton F. Attard whose life was dedicated to Literature, History & Maltese Language, has till now, not been appreciated or acknowledged for his vast work.
Together with Mr Mizzi, I do feel that Anton. F. Attard, should also be recognized by Society in general.