To mark the first anniversary of the death of Pawlu Mizzi, a meeting was held at Il-Hagar museum in Victoria.

During the meeting, which was introduced by Mr Sergio Grech, Evarist Bartolo, Dr Louis Galea and Mr Anton Tabone spoke about how they remembered him and why they considered him as an important personality.

Mr Joseph Mizzi concluded by thanking all those contributing towards making these commemoration events a success.

On Wednesday, the 5th of August, the actual anniversary, a Mass will be held at St George’s Basilica in suffrage, this starts at 6pm.

A presentation will follow at 7.30pm on The Roof at Il-Hagar, with readings and other interventions, of Mid-Dinja Ckejkna Tieghi (a 300 pager collected from Mizzi’s autobiographical writings, with numerous photos).

An exhibition about his life and times continues at Il-Hagar – From the heart of Gozo to the soul of Maltese literature – with 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.

Various manuscripts and other items are on show, including donations by his family. A marble plaque has been unveiled by his widow. A video and sound recordings can be followed. Other books of his are also available.

Paul Mizzi (Pawlu) passed away on the 5th of August last year, at the age of 89.

He 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 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.

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.

The museum, which is located in St George’s Square, Victoria, is open 7 days a week, from 9am to 5pm.

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