Valletta

Open Book Fora is a diverse and inclusive gathering where individuals share their stories and explore subjects resonating with contemporary society. This initiative celebrates diversity, fostering openness, inclusivity, and understanding among participants. It reminds us of the power within shared narratives, each intertwining a distinctive thread into the collective experience.

NUYE is a circus and choreographic proposal for six acrobats that starts from the exploration of the dynamics of couple/duo/partner relationships and that reflects the comings and goings between self and others, in a constant search to feel complete.

*Etnika has a two-decade track record of creating original and interactive performances and creative projects that raise awareness of Maltese traditional music, whilst challenging and broadening the concepts of local culture through innovation and integration.

This collaboration between guitar virtuoso Justin Adams, Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino violinist and percussionist Mauro Durante stems from a concert led by Ludovico Einaudi, the Notte della Taranta in Puglia, where the two first played together, recognizing kindred spirits in the trance rhythms of Taranta. Together, they create a raw, stripped-back sound that moves and mesmerises.

Discover 2 on-board experiences: "Présentes", the immersive exhibition with the exceptional collaboration of the Louvre Museum, and the Mediterranean sound journey created by Ircan x Centre Pompidou.

Home is where you'll find _____ What is home, and where is it? This informal discussion will focus on the idea of displacement. What exactly does it mean to be displaced? The person? Their collective memory? Their history? And in their new environment, is displacement still present? Three panelists from diverse backgrounds will discuss these questions and more. Literary readings will punctuate the discussion.