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Photogallery Slideshow for Malta Carnival 2011:
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The following is the Programme for Malta Carnival 2011 – Karnival ta’ Malta.
Malta Carnival 2011 programme – Programm tal- Karnival ta’ Malta 2011
Valletta – Floriana 4-8 Ta’ Marzu
Friday 4
6-9pm Dance Competition, near the Triton Fountain and Carnival Parade in the main streets of Valletta (seating tickets at 5 euros)
Saturday 5
4-8pm Carnival Parade, in Valletta, with the participation of King Carnival, Maskeruni, Marching Bands, Triumphal Floats and Dance Company Floats.
5-9pm Dance Competition & Carnival Parade, including Dance Company Floats and Triumphal Floats. Near the Triton Fountain (seating at 12 euros).
Sunday 6
2pm-5.30pm Grand Carnival Spectacle, near the Triton Fountain. Taking part are King Carnival, Grotesque Masks, Triumphal Floats, Marching Bands, Dance Company Floats and Dance Companies Floats (seating tickets at 15 euros).
12.30pm-8.30pm Grand Carnival Parade in Valletta and Saint Anne Street (Floriana), taking part are King Carnival, Marching Bands, Grotesque Masks, Dance Company Floats and Triumphal Floats.
Monday 7
3pm onwards Carnival Parade through Valletta streets. Taking part are King Carnival, Triumphal Floats, Grotesque Masks and Dance Company Floats.
4pm-7.30pm Dance Competition and Carnival Parade near Triton Fountain (seats at 5 euros).
Tuesday 8
5.30pm-10pm Grand Finale in St Anne Street Floriana. Taking part are Triumphal Floats and Dance Company Floats.
Outside of Valletta/Floriana:
On Sunday, at around 10.15am, Artemocion Malta will be performing a Burlesque/Cabaret Carnival show in Zabbar ( Near Zabbar Bus terminus ) and around 11am they will be in M’Xlokk. At around 3.30pm they will be performing at Splash & Fun Bahar ic-Caghaq.
Below – the smallest Karru ever?
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The Carnival results for 2011 have been issued and can be found below:
RIZULTATI TAL-KOMPETIZZJONIJIET TAL-KARNIVAL TA’ MALTA 2011
Il-Kunsill Malti ghall-Kultura u Arti, jhabbar ir-rizultati li jidhru hawn taht.
Il-Kunsill Malti ghall-Kultura u Arti jirringrazzja lill-partecipanti kollha, lill-membri kollha tal-Korp tal-Pulizija, Kunsill Lokali tal-Belt Valletta u l-Floriana, lill-membri tal-gurija u lil kull min b’xi mod ta’ sehem fil-programm tal-Karnival ta’ din is-sena. Il-Kunsill ihabbar li l-Karnival ta’ Malta 2012 se jigi ccellebrat bejn il-Gimgha 17 u t-Tlieta 21 ta’ Frar, 2012
Ir-rizultati huma dawn :-
KONKORS Nru 1- Karrijiet Trijonfali – Kategorija “A”
L-Ewwel Premju “Fittixtek u rajtek u minn gon-nar salvajtek” – Norman Hill
It-Tieni Premju “Cabaret”- Ronnie Spiteri u Silvio Zerafa
It-Tielet Premju “Capo Circus” – Oscar Curmi
KONKORS Nru 2 – Karrijiet Trijonfali – Kategorija “B”
L-Ewwel Premju “Kilt u ffangajt u fuq il-borma spiċċajt”- Charlie Briffa u Gordon Mallia
It-Tieni Premju “Mill-Greċja ħarġet il-Mitoloġija u Zeus mexxa l-melodija” -Shaun Curmi
It-Tielet Premju “Bid-dar vjaġġajt biex xewqti qtajt” – Etienne u Rayvin Galea
KONKORS Nru 3 – Karrijiet Trijonfali – Kategorija “C”
L-Ewwel Premju “Lejl u nhar fassalnieh u nofs leħja ħallejnieh”- Raymond Zerafa u Glen Ciappara
It-Tieni Premju “ Lil Mary Poppins kullħadd irid għax mill-basket toħroġ li trid.”- Constantino Gouder u Leli Sammut
It-Tielet Premju “Fantasija tal-helu iffurmajna, u kif iffangajna.” – Tonio Scerri
KONKORS Nru 4 – Maskeruni (Maskri Grotteski)
L-Ewwel Premju “Festi nfernali” – George Farrugia u Manwel Zarb
It-Tieni Premju “Qalb il-kotba tfittxuna u fiċ-Ċinema ssegwuwna” – Christian u Godwin Scerri
It-Tielet Premju “Tradizzjoni Maltija, fil-Karnival allegrija” – Philip Grima u Johann Cini
KONKORS Nru 5- Kumpaniji bil-Kostum (Tfal) Kategorija “C”-
Kostum
L-Ewwel Premju “Evviva lill-kulħadd u ixrob bil-qies u tisker qatt” -Brian Bonnici mal-Cutie Cute Dancers
It-Tieni Premju “It-tnejn maghrufin ghall-Ispettaklu u z-zfin.” – Paul Chircop u Carmel Spiteri
It-Tielet Premju “Qbaddnihom u arrestajnihom u gol-gagga tfajnihom” – Jackie u Doris Armeni
Karru
L-Ewwel Premju “Evviva lill-kulħadd u ixrob bil-qies u tisker qatt” -Brian Bonnici mal-Cutie Cute Dancers
It-Tieni Premju “ It-tnejn maghrufin għall-Ispettaklu u z-zfin.” – Paul Chircop u Carmel Spiteri
It-Tielet Premju “Qbaddnihom u arrestajnihom u gol-gagga tfajnihom” – Jackie u Doris Armeni
Zifna u Allegrija
L-Ewwel Premju “Evviva lill-kulhadd u ixrob bil-qies u tisker qatt” -Brian Bonnici mal-Cutie Cute Dancers
It-Tieni Premju “ It-tnejn maghrufin ghall-Ispettaklu u z-zfin.” – Paul Chircop u Carmel Spiteri
It-Tielet Premju “Qbaddnihom u arrestajnihom u gol-gagga tfajnihom” – Jackie u Doris Armeni
KONKORS Nru 6 – Kumpanija bil- Kostum – Kategorija “B”
Kostum
L-Ewwel Premju “Revolution”- Charlie Briffa u Carlo Olivari Demanuele – Tal-Banda Carnival Troupe
It-Tieni Premju “Mill-mazz tal-karti inqlajt u għall-briju u z-zfin intfajt”- Stephen Bondin
It-Tielet Premju “Alice in Wonderland” – Chris Aquilina u Jean Pierre Chircop
Zifna u Allegrija
L-Ewwel Premju “Revolution”- Charlie Briffa u Carlo Olivari Demanuele – Tal-Banda Carnival Troupe
It-Tieni Premju “Strada Stretta” – Cedrick Chircop
It-Tielet Premju “Mill-mazz tal-karti inqlajt u ghall-briju u z-zfin intfajt”-Stephen Bondin
KONKORS Nru 7 – Kumpanija Koppji bil-Kostum Kategorija “A”
Kostum
L-Ewwel Premju “Indiens Rouge” – Joseph Abela & friends.
It-Tieni Premju “Mid-Duhhan tal-lampa, ħarget l-Eleganza.” – Paul Curmi u Christopher Caruana
It-Tielet Premju “Bil-Kultura u n-Natura minn Thailand gabuna” – Alfred u Josef Baldacchino
Karru
L-Ewwel Premju “Bil-Kultura u n-Natura minn Thailand gabuna” – Alfred u Josef Baldacchino
It-Tieni Premju “Mid-Duhhan tal-lampa, ħarget l-Eleganza.” – Paul Curmi u Christopher Caruana
It-Tielet Premju “Indiens Rouge” – Joseph Abela & friends
Zifna u Allegrija
L-Ewwel Premju “Indiens Rouge” – Joseph Abela & friends
It-Tieni Premju “Mid-Duhhan tal-lampa, ħarget l-Eleganza.” – Paul Curmi u Christopher Caruana
It-Tielet Premju “Bil-Kultura u n-Natura minn Thailand gabuna” – Alfred u Josef Baldacchino
Rebbieha tal-Konkorsi
Konkors Nru 1 “Fittixtek u rajtek u minn gon-nar salvajtek” – Norman Hill
Konkors Nru 2 “Kilt u ffangajt u fuq il-borma spiccajt”- Charlie Briffa u Gordon Mallia
Konkors Nru 3 “ Lejl u nhar fassalnieh u nofs lehja hallejnieh”- Raymond Zerafa u Glen Ciappara
Konkors Nru 4 “Festi nfernali” – George Farrugia u Manwel Zarb
Konkors Nru 5 “Evviva lill-kulhadd u ixrob bil-qies u tisker qatt” – Brian Bonnici mal-Cutie Cute Dancers
Konkors Nru 6 “Revolution”- Charlie Briffa u Carlo Olivari Demanuele – Tal-Banda Carnival Troupe
Konkors Nru 7 “Indiens Rouge” – Joseph Abela & friends
Il-Kunsill Malti ghall-Kultura u l-Arti se jaghti rikonoxximent specjali lil Raymond Zerafa u Glen Ciappara ghall-livell gholi li ntlahaq bil-karru fil-Konkors Nru 3 – Karru Trijonfali Sezzjoni C.
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I will be updating with photos from the carnival! — Keep checking this page for updates including the results when they will be issued.
The first photos have been updated!
More photos & videos coming soon.
Click on ‘Malta Carnival 2010’ on the SIDEBAR on the left to find the photo gallery or
just Click HERE to view the photo gallery for 2010.
A video has been posted on facebook and on the video section on the left (malta carnival 2010).
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The results for Carnival 2010 are out:
RIZULTATI TAL-KOMPETIZZJONIJIET
TAL-KARNIVAL TA’ MALTA 2010
Il-Kunsill Malti għall-Kulura u Arti, jħabbar ir-riżultati li jidhru hawn taħt.
Il-Kunsill Malti għall-Kultura u Arti jirringrazzja lill-parteċipanti kollha, lill-membri kollha tal-Korp tal-Pulizija, lill-membri tal-ġurija u lil kull min b’xi mod ta’ sehem fil-programm tal-Karnival ta’ din is-sena. Il-Kunsill iħabbar li l-Karnival ta’ Malta 2011 se jigi ċċellebrat bejn il-Ġimgħa 4 u t-Tlieta 8 ta’ Marzu, 2011
Ir-riżultati huma dawn :-
Maskeruni (Maskri Grotteski)
L-Ewwel Premju:
“Ġrejt warajhom u ma qbadthomx għax fil-fjuri ma rajthomx” – Sett ta’ Maskaruni ta’ Tonio Scerri u Luke Wood mill-Belt Valletta.
It-Tieni Premju:
“Fil-baħar stednuna u biż-żwiemel ħaduna” – Sett ta’ Maskaruni ta’ George Farrugia mill-Msida u Manwel Zarb mill-Belt Valletta
It-Tielet Premju:
“Għafasnihom u xammajnihom, u għall-Karnival ġibnihom” – Sett ta’ Maskaruni ta’ Philip Grima u Johann Cini mill-Belt Valletta.
Kumpaniji taż-żfin bil-Kostum (Tfal) Kategorija “C”
L-Ewwel Premju:
“Operistika” – Kumpanija taż-żfin Sezzjoni Ċ, ta’ Brian Bonnici mal-Cutey Cute Dancers.
It-Tieni Premju:
“Niżfnu b’żarbun ta’ l-injam, farfett dakkar tulipan” – Kumpanija taż-żfin Sezzjoni Ċ, ta’ Jackie Armeni, mill-Belt Valletta.
It-Tielet Premju:
“Kostumi tradizzjonali u bi żfin nazzjonali” – Kumpanija taż-żfin Sezzjoni Ċ, ta’ Godwin u
Alfred Scerri, mill-Belt Valletta.
Kumpanija taż-żfin bil- Kostum – Kategorija “B”
L-Ewwel Premju:
“Il-Continente nero” – Kumpanija taż-żfin Sezzjoni B, ta’ Joseph Abela & friends ta’ l-għaqda Kultura u Armar, Maria Annuzjata, minn Ħal Tarxien.
It-Tieni Premju:
“Circus” – Kumpanija taż-żfin Sezzjoni B, ta’ Anton Caruana, mill-Belt Valletta.
It-Tielet Premju:
“Ta’ l-imgħoddi t-tifkiriet, x’wirt ħallewlna n-nanniet”- Kumpanija taż-żfin Sezzjoni B, ta’ Charlie Briffa u Carlo Olivari Demanuele, minn San Ġwann.
Kumpanija taż-żfin bil-kostum Kategorija “A”
L-Ewwel Premju:
“Kif tarawna, tiġġudikawna” – Kumpanija taż-żfin Sezzjoni A, ta’ Paul Curmi u Christopher
Caruana, mill-Belt Valletta.
It-Tieni Premju:
“Tagħti kashom, ifixkluk, u fil-Karnival iferħuk” – Kumpanija taż-żfin Sezzjoni A, ta’ Alfred u
Josef Baldacchino, mill-Msida.
It-Tielet Premju:
“L-artna ddefendejna, biex it-tradizzjonijiet żammejna” – Kumpanija taż-żfin Sezzjoni A, ta’ Raymond Mallia u Tony Busuttil, mill-Belt Valletta.
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The following is the Programme for Malta Carnival 2010 – Karnival ta’ Malta.
Malta Carnival 2010 programme
Friday 12th February, 2010
16.30 hrs Assembly of Dancing Companies groups in Merchant Street followed by a Street Parade show composed of King Carnival float, Masks, Band, and all dancing companies with their respective karalla
17.00 hrs Street Parade along Merchant Street, St. John’s Street and Republic Street
18.00 hrs Dance Competition at Freedom Square .
20.00hrs End of Programme
Saturday 13th February, 2010
10.00 hrs Carnival Non-Competitive Dance Programme and Defile in Freedom Square – programme to last around 12 noon.
10.30 hrs Defile from City Gate with the participation of King Karnival float, isolated masks, decorated vehicles. After enclosure defile will proceed along republic street, St’John’s Street and up to Merchant Street
16.00 hrs Carnival Band Show In Valletta
17.00 hrs Triumphal Floats , will start proceeding from Bus Terminus to Valletta. Grotesque Masks will take part in the Valletta defile
17.30 hrs – 21.00 hrs Dancing Programme Competition at Freedom Square. Participation of Masks , Isolated Masks and decorative vehicles and floats in Valletta
18.30 hrs All Carnival items and Triumphal Floats will proceed to St. Anne Street, Floriana for the late night defile and night carnival which will also include the Kukkanja, near Vilhena Monument and other activities intended for the public such as carnival balls, carnival games, and live band gigs.
Sunday 14th February, 2010
13.00 hrs Defile starts from Fosos, Floriana
14.00 hrs Gran Carnival Show at Freedom Square Valletta with gran defile from Fosos Floriana, to Castile Place, Merchants Street, St.John’s Street, Republic Street , Freedom Square to St.James Ditch.
18.30 hrs End of Activity and all floats will be parked at St.James Ditch, Floriana.
Monday 15th February, 2010
10.00 hrs Carnival Band Parade with the participation of a Carnival Band and children’s dancing groups in costume which will animate the atmosphere. Band Parade that will last up to 11.30 hrs and goes around Republic Street, Melita Street, Merchants Street, St. Lucy Street, up Republic Street to City Gate
16.30 hrs Assembly of Dancing Companies near Ministry of Tourism Building in Merchants Street followed by a Street Parade composed of King Carnival float, Masks, Band, and all dancing companies with their respective karalla
17.00 hrs Street Parade along Merchant Street, St. John’s Street and Republic Street
17.30 hrs Dance Competition at Freedom Square
20.00 hrs End of Activities
Tuesday 16th February, 2010
10.00 hrs Carnival Band Parade with the participation of a Carnival Band and children’s dancing groups in costume which will animate the atmosphere. Band Parade that will last up to 11.30 hrs and goes around Republic Street, Melita Street, Merchants Street, St. Lucy Street, up Republic Street to City Gate
15.30 hrs Floats will start proceeding to Valletta
17.00 hrs Defile and Show in Valletta
18.15 hrs Gran Finale at St. Anne’s Street, Floriana.
