Europe Day 2010 events - Activities at St.George's Square Valletta (07/05/2010)

Monday, May 17, 2010

The main square of Valletta was transformed into a colourful fun-for-all area with numerous interactive and educational games and a giant map of Europe. Various animators engaged children and adults alike to participate in edutainment-oriented activities to mark the 60th anniversary of the declaration of Robert Schuman as well as the European Year for Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion.

Dr Julian Vassallo, Head of the European Parliament Office in Malta delivering speech on the occasion of Europe Day  
Dr Julian Vassallo, Head of the European Parliament Office in Malta delivering speech on the occasion of Europe Day
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The objective of activities related to the European Year was to raise awareness of the importance of personal, social and economic development, to disseminate good practices, to stimulate education and research, and to promote policy debate on related issues.  MEP Edward SCICLUNA (S&D) toured the on-going activities together with European Commissioner John Dalli, Dr Michael Frendo, Speaker of the House of Representatives and Dr Julian Vassallo, Head of the European Parliament Office in Malta.

European Commissioner John Dalli, The Hon. Dr Michael Frendo, Speaker of the House of Representatives and MEP Edward SCICLUNA (S&D, MT) 
European Commissioner John Dalli, The Hon. Dr Michael Frendo, Speaker of the House of Representatives and MEP Edward SCICLUNA (S&D, MT)
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Fun activities at the square 
Fun activities at the square
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Participating children were invited for light refreshments at the Palace Courtyard 
Participating children were invited for light refreshments at the Palace Courtyard
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Fun activities at Palace Square allowing children to tell their knowledge of the EU, its people and member states. 
Fun activities at Palace Square allowing children to tell their knowledge of the EU, its people and member states.
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