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Summer Solstice at Hagar Qim and Mnajdra Temple
The Solstice occurs on the 21st June every year, and what better way to experience the Equinox than at the Mnajdra Temples and Hagar Qim. The infamous UNESCO heritage sites are neolithic temples used by the worshipers to communicate with the gods.
The south temple is aligned with the position of the sun as it rises over the horizon on the first day of each of the four seasons of the year. It was purposely built in such a position so that the sun shines in between the stone at the Equinox and the Solstice. This used to help the people of the time to know when the seasons change and they need to harvest their crop.
More information and ticketing can be found on Heritage Malta's website here
Remembering The Great Siege of 1565 with a guided tour hosted by FAA
As the sun rose on the morning of the 19th May 1565, this tiny Mediterranean isle began preparations for the first of many battles that would signal one of the most important victories of its history - The Great Siege. Until 11 September of that year, the Knights staunchly defended Malta against the invasion of the Ottoman Turks, signalling the climax of an escalating contest between a Christian alliance and the Islamic Ottoman Empire.
To celebrate the anniversary of this very first battle, the cultural organization FAA is set to take you right back in time to where it all began with an exploration of Birgu with Vince Zammit. Join him as he takes you to the historic heart of the Knights of St. John in Malta, and re-live one of the greatest sieges in all of history.
For further details and tickets, please visit https://ticketengine.faa.org.mt/. 19 and 20 May. 6:30pm to 8:15pm. Meeting at Birgu's Couvre Porte by The War Museum.
Ringing in apricot season with Maria Shebets : Chocolate Ravioli with Apricot Filling
Image courtesy of Maria Shebets
With apricot season upon us, these delicious little nuggets of sweetness are filling baskets across local markets island-wide. As huge fans of both seasonal local produce and dark chocolate, you can imagine our sheer delight when we came across Maria Shebets' recipe for Chocolate Ravioli with Apricot Filling.
Combining the bitterness of chocolate with the sweetness of apricots, Maria's deep-fried ravioli are a celebration of contrasts that blend perfectly once combined. Sprinkled with a dash of icing sugar and accompanied by a fragrant cup of caffè latte, they are the perfect way to savour Spring afternoons soaking up the season's flavours.