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The Maltese Language - Then and Now Part 7A: 19.11.2009
Mr. Roderick Bovingdon, Maltese scholar and lingwist, talks about the beginnings and development of the Maltese language. In this segment, he talks about the period when the Knights of St. John occupied the Maltese Islands.
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The Arts Around Australia: Jersey Boys (Musical) / Egyptian Treasures : 12.11.2009
Jersey Boys – A multi-award winning musical – the story of the huge success of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, which is currently playing at the Princess Theatre in Melbourne.
An interesting and educational exhibition about the art and treasures that came out of the Ancient Egypt civilisation - Egyptian Treasures: Art of the Pharaohs at the Australian Museum Sydney.
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The film Mao’s Last Dancer which is currently showing in cinemas around Australia - a film about the true story of a very talented ballet dancer, Li Cunxin, a boy from a poor Chinese village, who found fame and success in America and around the world in spite of the challenges he faced under a communist regime in his homeland.
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The launch of The History of Australia in Maltese: 27.10.2009
Mr. Alfred Fenech talks about the launch of his new book, The History of Australia which he wrote in Maltese from the time of the first Aborigines to the modern era.
This book would suit the Maltese community in Australia, and also the Maltese in Malta who want to learn more about Australian history.
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Malta Islands in History - An exhibition by Martin Bonnici: 26.10.2009
Malta Islands in History was an exhibition by photographer Martin Bonnici, in which he presented his interpretation of the movement of time and the evolution of architecture on Malta & Gozo. Marlene Galea talks with Martin about his exhibition and the various prints that standout. For more info visit www.martinbonniciphotography.com.au
Photo by Martin Bonnici
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The Maltese poet Oliver Friggieri: 24.10.2009
Victor Vella talks with Antoine Said Pullicino about one of Malta's more recent poets Oliver Friggeri. He discusses the various items which inspired his poetry and the depth of sentiments he shows in his writings
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Maltese Cultural Classes in Wollongong: 21.10.2009
Mr. Louis Parnis, President of the George Cross Falcons Club in Cringella talks about the new cultural classes for the Maltese community in Wollongong, what they are hoping to achieve, and what's involved in these classes.
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Visiting the Gharb Folklore Museum – Part 3: 18.10.2009
Maltese Folklore includes rituals related to birth, death, feasts, old customs, history, literature, legends, children’s games, traditional medicine and so many other aspects. Marion Felice, one of those incharge of the Gharb Folklore Museum takes Marlene Galea around the museum that houses an array of Maltese and Gozitan traditional objects.
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The origin of Maltese Surnames - 52: 18.10.2009
Surnames distinguish us from one another. In this series of features, we take a look at the origins of Maltese surnames and their meaning. In this feature we feature Ellul, Lovegrove, Bianco, Valenzia, Deguara and Murphy.
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maltese language then and now pt 7: 16.10.2009
Mr. Roderick (Rigu) Bovingdon, Maltese scholar and linguist, talks about the beginnings and development of the Maltese Language. In this segment, he talks about Maltese words used specifically by Maltese in Australia and how this is developing as time goes by.
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The feast of Our Lady of Victories at Greystanes NSW: 16.10.2009
The feast of Our Lady of Victories is celebrated in the Maltese Islands as a National Feast Day, with festas all over the islands, religious celebrations, bands and plenty of Maltese food.
This feast is also celebrated by the Maltese community at Greystanes, which is attended by Maltese from all Sydney suburbs and even from Melbourne, who get together to meet, eat typical Maltese food and listen to the band music.
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