Pre-festival event held ahead of Malta Int'l Fireworks Festival

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Pre-festival event held ahead of Malta Int'l Fireworks Festival

STORY: Pre-festival event held ahead of Malta Int'l Fireworks Festival SHOOTING TIME: April 13, 2024 DATELINE: April 14, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:06 LOCATION: FLORIANA, Malta CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of fireworks in Floriana STORYLINE: A special pre-festival event was held on Saturday night ahead of the 2024 edition of the Malta International Fireworks Festival in Floriana. From April 20 to 30, fireworks will illuminate the Maltese skies in other locations including Valletta, Marsaxlokk, Nadur and Mellieha, with the grand finale taking place at the Grand Harbour on the last day of the month. The festival is organized by the Malta Tourism Authority as a way to offer more tourist attractions while helping to preserve an old Maltese tradition. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Floriana, Malta. (XHTV)

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