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PR 07/24 | Minister Owen Bonnici visits Palestinian Student Workshop organised by Kamra tal-Periti

Zejtun, Malta – On Tuesday, 23 July, Kamra tal-Periti’s President, Perit Andre Pizzuto, welcomed Hon. Owen Bonnici, Minister for National Heritage, the Arts, and Local Government, at the Parish Hall in Zejtun, where he had the opportunity to engage with the students from Birzeit University. This visit allowed him to observe the students’ interaction with the local community and their application of insights to the redesign of Misrah Santa Marija. The ambassador of Palestine for Malta, H.E. Fadi Hanania, was also present, reinforcing the atmosphere of collaboration.

This workshop, part of the Palestinian Student Initiative of Kamra tal-Periti in cooperation with the Architects Association in Palestine, forms a crucial part of the ongoing collaboration within UMAR (Union of Mediterranean Architects) to foster architectural innovation and cross-cultural exchange across the Mediterranean.

For more information, please contact:
Joeaby Vassallo
+356 99 202 406
jvassallo@kamratalperiti.org

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Cultural Resilience; A Mediterranean Conference

In the 21st Century, there are many threats to our culture; Tourism, Climate Change, Armed Conflict. Such challenges make it impossible today to make any promises about culture and heritage protection: the focus is on cultural resilience across the board. It is about emergency protection and safeguarding.

The Kamra tal-Periti (KTP) and the Union of Mediterranean Architects (UMAR) are organising a conference on CULTURAL RESILIENCE – revolving around the Mediterranean Culture and the challenges it is facing, exploring the effects of Tourism, Climate Change, Armed Conflict and more, through the interventions of architects and civil engineers of the Mediterranean region and keynote speakers.

UMAR is a regional network uniting national architectural organizations from across the Mediterranean, working together to promote collaboration, knowledge exchange, and sustainable development in architecture. This conference will bring together leading voices to discuss how cultural heritage and innovation can strengthen resilience in our region.

As part of the UMAR General Assembly, which is being held in Malta and hosted by the KTP, an international conference will be held for the Mediterranean delegates, professionals on the islands of Malta and Gozo, and distinguished guests. The conference will be held at The Grist, Farsons’ Brewery in Mrieħel, an exemplary piece of Modernist architecture.

 

Agenda

Morning Session

  • Registration
  • Opening Speeches and Welcoming Addresses by the Presidents of both organising associations and distinguished guests
    Intervention from various National Associations of Architects and Civil Engineers, Members of UMAR
  • Keynote Speech 1: ‘Beyond Resilience’

 

Networking Lunch Break

 

Afternoon Session

  • ‘Resilience from Awareness, Coordination, Innovation’ by Italian Architect Diego Zoppi
  • Keynote Speech 2: ‘World Heritage Cities in the Mediterranean’ by Maltese Diplomat and Consultant Dr. Raymond Bondin
  • ‘Culture at War; Gaza 2025’ by a representative of the Palestinian Association, Paleng

 

See the full programme and read about the speakers here

 

Tickets Out Soon.

Discounted Rates:
Students (contact the Society of Architecture and Civil Engineering Students, SACES)
KTP Members

Included in the tickets: Access to both Parts of the Cultural Resilience Conference & Networking Lunch

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