On Sunday morning, Her Excellency Myriam Spiteri Debono, President of Malta, took part in the national commemoration of Sette Giugno, in Valletta. The President of Malta laid a wreath of flowers on the Sette Giugno monument in St George's Square, in remembrance of victims Show more Load image 5 KB Load image 5 KB
Malta commemorates Sette Giugno remembering the events of 1919, when Maltese people took to the streets to protest against rising living costs and British colonial rule. The unrest resulted in the deaths of four Maltese men; Our heroes. Stepping stones towards becoming a Show more
The Sette Giugno was a key clash between the Maltese people and British colonial rule. Though downplayed by colonial narratives, its impact endured. A monument by renowned artist Anton Agius was unveiled in 1986 at St George’s Square, Valletta, where it still stands today. Load image
Tomorrow, Malta celebrates the national public holiday of Sette Giugno, commemorating the sacrifices of 1919. Wishing all Maltese a meaningful day of reflection and pride in our history Load image Load image Load image 5 KB Load image 5 KB
Malta is commemorating Sette Giugno this weekend, marking one of the most important moments in the country’s history. lovinmalta.com/news/local/pri … #LovinMalta #Malta lovinmalta.com Prime Minister Robert Abela Pays Tribute To Sette Giugno Victims
Sette Giugno (Italian for "Seventh of June") is a Maltese national holiday observed annually on June 7th. It commemorates a series of deadly 1919 riots in Valletta, where Maltese citizens protested against British colonial rule. Happy independence day, Malta! by @Robllwyd Load image
7th of June in Malta commemorates the 1919 riots of the Maltese people against British rule. The Maltese people demanded representative government on the island and were subsequently granted a Constitution in 1921. The day also serves to honour and remember the four people who were killed when British troops fired their weapons into the crowd. Malta remained under British rule until independence in 1964.
7th of June is celebrated annually on 7 June in an effort to remember the struggle and sacrifice of the Maltese people in the formation of their nation.
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Attend the riot commemoration held in Valetta. This is one of the best ways to pay your respects to the four fallen. It is followed by a wreath laying ceremony on the Sette Giugno monument in the city.
Spread awareness on social media by using the hashtags #7thofJune, #SetteGiugno and #FreeingMalta.