
Folk dancer, Malta. Courtesy of the Malta Tourism Authority / www.visitmalta.com
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National Folk Singing Festival
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When:
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May 2009 (annual)
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Where:
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Argotti Botanical Gardens
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7pm
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Organised by the Malta Council for Culture and the Arts, the National Folk Singing Festival takes place every May in the natural setting of the Argotti Botanical Gardens in Floriana, Valletta.
A mixture of Maltese and Mediterranean folk music performances are staged by local and international artists, while craftsmen display their skills at exhibitions held alongside the main event. Visitors also have the opportunity to taste traditional food and drink.
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