International Festival of Dance and Songs
International Christmas Choir Festival Malta
Malta, Malta
01 December - 05 December
International Festival of Dance and Songs
International Christmas Choir Festival Malta
Malta, Malta
01 December - 05 December
International Festival of Dance and Songs
International Christmas Choir Festival Malta
Malta, Malta
01 December - 05 December
International Festival of Dance and Songs
International Christmas Choir Festival Malta
Malta, Malta
01 December - 05 December
International Festival of Dance and Songs
International Christmas Choir Festival Malta
Malta, Malta
01 December - 05 December
International Festival of Dance and Songs
International Christmas Choir Festival Malta
Malta, Malta
01 December - 05 December
International Festival of Dance and Songs
International Christmas Choir Festival Malta
Malta, Malta
01 December - 05 December
International Festival of Dance and Songs
International Christmas Choir Festival Malta
Malta, Malta
01 December - 05 December
International Festival of Dance and Songs
International Christmas Choir Festival Malta
Malta, Malta
01 December - 05 December
Overview
Malta, with its strategic position at the center of the Mediterranean Sea, has always been a crossroad for exchanges of cultural diversity, also due to so many
Nations who have ruled over this country along with its history. This is why the island's choral tradition is very old, strong, and widespread. The aim of this International Festival is to make sure that the different choral traditions from all over the World meet up in Malta, for reciprocal cultural exchange and enrichment.
Today, Malta is definitely one of the most important countries in Europe’s tourism sector. Rich in history and charm..... with a great sense of hospitality towards visitors and above all.. with a warm temperate climate. During the free time, participating groups will have the chance to relax and explore the various unique cities and villages of this magical island... full of history.
Accommodation
HOTEL 3 *** STANDARD
In the twin room per person € 180
In triple room per person (3 adults) € 165
In quadruple room per person ( 4 adults) € 160
In triple room per person (2 adults and a child - 4 to 12 years old) € 150
In quadruple room per person (2 adults and 2 children - 4 to 12 years old) € 145
Single room supplement for 4 nights € 60
For extra persons, who are not performers (friends, family, etc) there is a € 5 supplement per person per night.
3***star standard Hotels affiliated
• San Anton Hotel: http://www.thesanantonhotel.com/
• Santa Maria Hotel: http://www.thesantamariahotelmalta.com/
• The St George Park Hotel http://www.thestgeorgesparkhotel.com/
This Package includes:
• 4 nights accommodation in a 3-star standard Hotel
• Half board basis – excluding drinks (buffet breakfast, buffet lunch, or dinner)
• Tourist tax
• Transfers from the Airport/ Harbour to the Hotel – arrival, and departure
• Transfers from Hotel for all performances
• Assistance by our personnel
• Festival registration fee
HOTEL 3 *** PLUS HB (Half Board)
In the twin room per person € 235
Single room supplement for 4 nights € 80
This Package includes:
• 4 nights accommodation in a 3-star Plus Hotel
• Half board basis (buffet breakfast, buffet lunch or dinner) – soft drinks included (water, wine, coke, sprite)
• Tourist tax
• Transfers from the Airport/ Harbour to the Hotel – arrival, and departure
• Transfers from Hotel for all performances
• Assistance by our personnel
• Festival registration fee
HOTEL 3 *** PLUS BB (Bed Breakfast)
In the twin room per person € 195
Single room supplement for 4 nights € 80
This Package includes:
• 4 nights accommodation in a 3-star Plus Hotel
• Bed and Breakfast basis – (buffet breakfast)
• Tourist tax
• Transfers from the Airport/ Harbour to the Hotel – arrival, and departure
• Transfers from Hotel for all performances
• Assistance by our personnel
• Festival registration fee
3***star Plus Hotel affiliated
• Alexandra Hotel - http://alexandrahotelmalta.com/
4 nights in a 4 *** Hotel on HB Basis:
In the twin room per person (performers) 270 Euros
Single Room supplement (for 4 nights) 100 Euros
Children up to 3 years free of charge.
This Package includes:
• 4 nights accommodation in a 4 Star Hotel
• Half board basis – excluding drinks
• Buffet breakfast
• Buffet lunch or dinner
• Tourist tax
• Transfers from the Airport/ Harbour to the Hotel – arrival, and departure
• Transfers from Hotel for all performances
• Assistance by our personnel
• Festival registration fee
4 nights in a 4 Star Hotel on BB Basis:
In the twin room per person (performers) 230 Euros
Single Room supplement (for 4 nights) 100 Euros
Children up to 3 years free of charge.
This Package includes:
• 4 nights accommodation in a 4 Star Hotel
• Buffet Breakfast
• Tourist tax
• Transfers from the Airport/ Harbour to the Hotel – arrival, and departure
• Transfers from Hotel for all performances
• Assistance by our personnel
• Festival registration fee
Hotels 4 Star
Hotel Santana, 4**** http://www.hotelsantana.com
If due to flight itineraries or else if you prefer so, you will have to spend extra nights, arrangements can be done.
Dates
- 01/12/2022 - 05/12/2022
Pricing
01/12 - 05/12
- 5 days (4 nights) = 145 € per person
Itinerary
We would like to invite you to discover this reality, perhaps at the most beautiful time of the year. Malta has indeed a strong Christmas tradition. It would be a wonderful opportunity for you to sing in this festive atmosphere in some of the most stunning baroque churches on the island along with local choirs, in a climate of mutual exchange and enrichment.
The past editions of this Festival were much more than successful, with the participation of several choirs from several European countries, such as England, France, Italy, Wales, Sardinia, Hungary, Ireland, Bulgaria, Lithuania, Spain, Sicily, Greece, Estonia and of course from Malta and the sister island of Gozo.
The Festival 2021 will be organized over 4 days from the 2nd to the 6th December at various unique baroque churches in Malta. Maltese choirs will also participate in this International festival. The festival is not competitive and is open for mixed choirs, male choirs, women's choirs, youth choirs, sacred music choirs, gospel choirs, folk music choirs, etc.
Each choir can perform in its own style but must keep in mind that this Festival is being held in Catholic Churches and so the song list must include sacred songs, for sure Christmas songs and maybe even gospel songs. Each choir can perform "a cappella" or can be accompanied by a piano organ or other musical instruments.
The Organisation will arrange for the use of the respective churches' piano organs.
If the piano organ of a particular church could not be used, it will be replaced by an electric piano/keyboard. Any other instruments must be brought over by the respective choir.
Draft Festival Program:
1st day - 1st December
In the morning, all groups must arrive in Malta
Transfer to the hotel, situated in one of the most popular touristic areas
Buffet Lunch at the Hotel (if the group is on half board basis).
At around 19:00 hrs, the Festival Inaugural Concert, with the participation of all choirs
2nd day - 2nd December
Buffet Breakfast at the Hotel
Some of the choirs will participate in an event for school children and other events around the island.
Buffet Lunch at the Hotel (if the group is on half board basis).
In the evening, another performance in another of the local baroque churches together with local choirs.
3rd day - 3rd December
Buffet Breakfast at the Hotel
For those interested, there will be other optional excursions to visit other magical places around Malta
Buffet Lunch at the Hotel (if the group is on half board basis).
In the evening, another performance in another of the local baroque churches together with local choirs.
4th day - 4th December
Buffet Breakfast
Some of the Choirs will participate in Sunday Mass celebrations at one different church.
Buffet Lunch at the Hotel (if the group is on half board basis).
In the evening, the final night of the Malta International Christmas Choir Festival 2020.
Local Authorities and the Organisation Committee will present participation certificates to all choirs who have participated in this International Festival at the end of this final
5th day - 5th December
Departures of all International Choir
The above is only a draft program and may be amended as necessary by the Organisation.
The final Program including concert venues, details, and time of performances, will be defined after the Organisation has the full confirmation of all choirs participating, including the Maltese and Gozitan ones.
Registration Deadline for all International Choirs: 30th August 2022.
Things to do
Trip Planner
It will be our pleasure to make your trip an unforgettable experience!
We can provide the following services for your group:
- accommodation during the trip (in case you need a sleepover on your way to the chosen destination)
- accommodation during the festival event you attend
- travel and transportation tips and assistance
- purchasing airplane and bus tickets
- organizing transportation for a group or individuals
- assist and advise in the procedure of issuing visas (if needed)
