White Night festival held in Malta

STORY: White Night festival held in Malta DATELINE: Oct. 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:12 LOCATION: Valletta CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the festival STORYLINE: Malta on Saturday night illuminated the capital city of Valletta with vibrant celebrations of the annual Notte Bianca festival, also known as the "White Night." During this enchanting evening, visitors watched a diverse array of performances, all accessible free of charge. Additionally, iconic state places including the office of the prime minister, and museums welcomed the public with open doors for free. Numerous cafes and restaurants extended their operating hours. Notte Bianca is one of Malta's grandest annual cultural extravaganzas, taking place on the first Saturday of every October. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Valletta. (XHTV)