value given by residents to the culture in the locality.
Of these activities, more than half (67%) were co-
managed with local NGOs while the rest (33%) were
fully organised by the Local Councils.
The survey results also showed that the Local
Councils in the region generally feel a high level of
ownership of the local assets. This could be because
they manage or co-manage most of the historical
sites and public spaces in the region. This is also
evident in the responses to the survey given by
the representatives of the Local Councils who feel
empowered to address the cultural priorities of
the locality.
The Northern Region registers the highest
percentage share of all regions (36%) in terms of
attendance to art exhibitions, libraries, concerts
and live performances (National Statistics Office,
2017). The lowest attendance levels were for dance
performances (16%); a percentage share which
is, however, still above the national average. There
was also a general below average participation
in traditional activities, such as the Good Friday
processions, National Public Holidays and Carnival,
which could partly be explained by the fact that
there is a high number of non-Maltese residents in
the area.
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North Regional Cultural Strategy