PRESIDENT DE MARCO PAYS AN OFFICIAL VISIT TO ST. JAMES CAVALIER CENTRE FOR CREATIVITY

President Guido de Marco this morning described the transformation of St. James Cavalier, from fortification to a centre for creativity, as an exercise in giving a future to our past. While touring the Centre on an official visit, President de Marco said that from a bastion of war, the Cavalier was transformed into a centre for the arts. President de Marco was shown around the Centre and given a detailed explanation of the works carried out and the concept behind the design by the architect responsible for the transformation, Prof. Richard England and by the Centre manager, Mr. Chris Grech.

President de Marco said that this Centre needed the support of all, as the manifestation of visual arts was also an expression of the national identity. The President expressed his wish that not only artists would feel close to the Centre, but that the public would also participate in its activities, thus bringing new life to St. James Cavalier. The building of the Opera House, will, together with St. James Cavalier Centre for Creativity, create for the capital city that artistic milieu which will certainly contribute to the liveliness and appreciation of Valletta.