Hon. Alison Zerafa Civelli
Parliamentary Secretary for Local Government
Despite our diminutive size, Malta has a lot to offer its
residents and visitors. Our towns and villages are truly unique as
they are rich in culture and heritage and surrounded by the Mediterranean
Sea. This is why our Regional and Local Councils are acutely aware of
the importance we must place on protecting and nurturing our local
culture, heritage and traditions as together they make up the heart of
our cities and villages, our environment, and our entire archipelago.
n adding value to Malta’s localities, we want
to optimise and elevate our local expertise
and encourage our Local Councils to use their
talents and knowledge to reinforce our local history,
traditions and customs. In this manner, we can
preserve what makes us Maltese and pass it on to
future generations for years to come.
Our Local Councils are a great source of regional
knowledge, which is why they form an integral
part of the National Cultural Policy. Only with their
participation can we adapt to the everyday realities
of Malta’s six regions to integrate communities, the
church, committees, organisations, artists, creatives,
local clubs and residents to jointly promote and
stimulate our shared culture, traditions and history.
For this reason, I am delighted to announce that
Malta’s Ministry for The National Heritage, The
Arts and Local Government is investing in Regional
Managers within our Regional Councils as a vital
human resource. What’s more, they are also
collaborating closely with the Regional Cultural
Coordinator from Arts Council Malta.
I look ahead with excitement at the thought of
witnessing local cultural activities and initiatives of
high quality, facilitated by our Local Councils. Most
of all, I encourage our residents and communities to
participate and take the opportunity to learn from
such experiences and embrace our local talent and
the history and heritage that make us truly Maltese.
Arts Council Malta