On the Initiative of the Maltese Ambassador In Parts, a number of Important activities were held and financed or co sponsored by the Institute, which thus, for the second year running consolidated Its progamme especially in the context of promoting Maltese cultural activities In France in accordance with the Institute’s vocation.

The Guide of Malta

The Guide de Malte, essentially a directory on Maltese French affairs in their diplomatic, cultural economic and tourist setting. The Institute was happy to sponsor and edit this Guide, which, in Its 65 pages, offers a mine of information on all matters of Interest to French persons visiting Malta whether for business or pleasure.

MALTESE WEEK IN PARIS

During the very successful Malta Week held in Paris by the Maltese Embassy in April 2001, the Institute co sponsored a cultural seminar at the Hotel Westminster, Paris, at which a large and distinguished audience heard readings of Maltese prose and poetry, as well as a guitar recital by Simon Schembri of Malta.

JARDINS D' ESSAIS MAGAZINE

Through the Association des Ecrivains, the Institute sponsored the very first anthology of contemporary Maltese literature translated into French. In cooperation with the Cercle Vassalli, the Institute was instrumental in the publication of “Jardins d’essais” In which a plethora of Maltese authors held in June 2001 at the Maison des Ecrivains In Paris.

DOSSIER D'ARCHEOLOGIE

In September 2001, the Institute co sponsored the special issue of “Dossiers d’ Archeologie” on Maltese archaeology. This very successful. number of the “Dossiers” was warmly greeted by archaeologists as well a by persons Interested in the Maltese cultural heritage of which archaeological remains form such a crucial part.

SALON DES ISLES

In the same month, the Institute supported Malta’s participation at the “Salon des Iles” held in Castelnau (near Montpellier) through the gift of literature on Malta.

MALTE ILE ARTISTE

The last activity of the year in which the Institute took part was the exhibition “Malte I’lle Artiste” held at the Hotel Aubusson In Paris. Paintings by modern Maltese artists were exhibited, the vernissage attracting many art lovers and gallery owners In Paris would like to thank the Governors for their time, energy and suggestion and hope to be able to count on their loyalty and devotion.