Arts Council Malta and Malta’s Regional Councils have signed an agreement which will lead to a national-scale initiative that will document the diverse heritage of Malta and Gozo, in its various forms, in order to continue to preserve it.
Minister for National Heritage, the Arts and Local Government Owen Bonnici explained in detail this initiative that will document and celebrate tangible and intangible cultural elements across our country. “This initiative will allow for effective documentation of our country’s cultural assets. It will also lead to Regional and Local Councils contributing to the Cultural Inventory of Malta and thus continue to preserve our country’s cultural heritage,” explained further Bonnici.
Parliamentary Secretary for Local Government Alison Zerafa Civelli welcomed this agreement which will lead to deeper artistic and cultural preservation and innovation among localities. “Through this initiative we can ensure that our culture remains alive for future generations,” said Civelli.
Arts Council Malta Chief Operating Officer – Funding and Strategy Mary Ann Cauchi noted, “This initiative is a significant step forward in recognising the role of local communities in shaping Malta’s cultural landscape. By working together with these stakeholders we can ensure that cultural heritage remains accessible and continues to evolve. Through this agreement we will not only be preserving culture but also fostering innovation and participation at a regional level.”
This agreement covers all of Malta’s Regional Councils, namely Port, Eastern, Gozo, North, South and West. In each region there will be dedicated coordination teams overseeing the implementation of the project.
