Bonju, everyone!

As the winter chill sets in here in WA, we have some important updates regarding our opening hours, a massive celebration you absolutely cannot miss, and beautiful traditions taking place back home.

Grab a pastizzi, pour yourself a tea, and check out what’s happening this June.

Winter Trading Hours Are Now in Effect ❄️

To keep everyone warm and cosy during the colder months, we are shifting to our winter timetable.

Starting this month, the club will only be open every second Friday night from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM.

• Friday, 5th June: CLOSED
• Friday, 12th June: OPEN
• Friday, 19th June: CLOSED
• Friday, 26th June: OPEN
• (And continuing every alternate week)

Come down on our open Fridays to catch up with friends, share a drink, and escape the winter cold!

Celebrate L’Imnarja with Us! 💃🎵

The feast of L’Imnarja is one of the oldest and most beloved traditions in Malta, and we are bringing that rich, vibrant energy straight to Western Australia! Join us for a night of incredible food, fantastic music, and great company at our L’Imnarja Dinner Dance.

• When: Saturday, June 27th at 7:00 PM
• Where: The Maltese Club
• Entertainment: Get ready to hit the dance floor! The rock ‘n’ roll band “Mercury” will be performing LIVE!
• Perks: We will have exciting door prizes up for grabs and a fully stocked bar at members’ prices.

🍽️ On the Menu

Treat yourself to a delicious, 3-course Traditional Maltese Dinner that will transport your taste buds straight to the heart of Buskett Gardens.

🎟️ Ticket Prices

• Members: $50.00
• Non-Members: $60.00

⏳ How to Book: Time is Running Out!

Secure your seats before they sell out! You can grab your tickets in person or online:

• At the Club: Purchase directly from the club bar during our open Friday hours.
• Online Bank Transfer:
  • Bank: Commonwealth Bank
  • Account Name: Maltese Assoc of WA
  • BSB: 066-110
  • Account No: 0090 2133 (Please use your name as a reference so we can track your booking!)

Festa Season Across the Miles: June in Malta & Gozo

While we are keeping warm indoors here in Australia, June marks the peak of summer and the incredible Festa season back home! The streets of Malta and Gozo are filled with banners, lights, marches, and world-class fireworks.

If you want to follow along with the celebrations or reminisce about your hometown, here are the major village feasts lighting up the islands this month:

Malta Feasts

• Burmarrad: Immaculate Heart of Mary
• Għaxaq: Feast of St Joseph
• Gwardamanga: Our Lady of Fatima
• Marsa: Feast of the Holy Trinity
• Mdina & Rabat: St Peter and St Paul (L’Imnarja!)
• Mqabba: Our Lady of the Lily
• Qormi: Feast of St George
• Qrendi: Our Lady of Lourdes
• Rabat: Feast of St Paul & Christ the Sorrow
• Siġġiewi: St Nicholas
• Tarxien: The Annunciation
• Valletta: St John the Baptist
• Żebbuġ: St Philip of Agira
• Żejtun: St Catherine of Alexandria

Gozo Feasts

• Fontana: Sacred Heart of Jesus
• Għasri: Our Lady of Ta’ Pinu
• Nadur: St Peter and St Paul (L’Imnarja!)
• Xewkija: St John the Baptist

Whether you are celebrating L’Imnarja locally with us on the 27th or raising a glass to your hometown saint from afar, we wish you all a happy and safe month.

Vivat il-Festa! See you at the club!