The Chapels of Malta – A Historical Journey
Missio Malta in collaboration with the Malta Tourism Authority (MTA) is launching The Chapels of Malta – A Historical Journey, an unprecedented platform, opening a window onto the fascinating world of chapels and small churches in Malta and Gozo.
Estimated to be around 300 in total, wayside chapels and small churches in Malta, Gozo and Comino, have a wealth of stories to tell, as they encapsulate an entire chapter in Malta’s rural historical heritage. The Chapels of Malta – A Historical Journey will provide visitors with a detailed virtual tour of these gems, which will be accessible on all devices. Malta Tourism Authority CEO Carlo Micallef said: “The MTA is delighted to continue its collaboration with Missio Malta on this significant project. The Chapels of Malta – A Historical Journey showcases the cultural and religious treasures embedded in our islands’ history, offering locals and visitors alike an enriched understanding of Malta’s rural heritage. This innovative platform enhances our commitment to promoting faith-based tourism, offering immersive experiences that highlight the spiritual and architectural gems scattered across Malta, Gozo, and Comino. By making these chapels accessible in such a modern and engaging way, we are not only preserving our heritage but also contributing to the sustainability of our tourism sector, ensuring that our rich history remains a cornerstone of our national identity.
“Missio is driven to leverage opportunities, for sustainability, in order to continue with its core operation supporting communities in over 1,200 villages in Africa, Asia and South America. Through The Chapels of Malta – A Historical Journey, Missio will be offering a sterling product to locals and tourists alike, who are interested in our religious and historical heritage, in return for a small fee that will support Missio’s work. Furthermore, members of the public will be able to add a donation, should they wish to do so,” said Robert Farrugia, Head of Communications and Fund Raising at Missio Malta.
The Chapels of Malta – A Historical Journey will for the first time provide a complete catalogue of all chapels and small churches in Malta. The dedicated platform will provide an immersive 3D walk through virtual tour inside the chapel, as well as a 360° panoramic view of the exterior surrounding area. An aerial video of the geography immediate to the chapel will complete the experience of the visitor. The platform shall also provide visitors with detailed accurate historical information about each chapel, going into information about the saint to whom it is dedicated, its architectural importance, and any stories or legends that might exist surrounding the edifice. All the above, together with a handy audio tour will be accessible on site of the chapel itself, through a QR Code.
The overall objective of this project is promoting interest in Malta’s rural heritage as well as seeking to grow faith-based tourism. The application will be created in Maltese as well as another five major languages, to ensure accessibility to as many people as possible.
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Il-Kappelli ta’ Malta – Vjaġġ Storiku
Missio Malta, f’kollaborazzjoni mal-Awtorità Maltija tat-Turiżmu, qed tniedi Il-Kappelli ta’ Malta – Vjaġġ Storiku, pjattaforma ġdida li tiftaħ tieqa fuq id-dinja affaxxinanti tal-kappelli u l-knejjes żgħar f’Malta u Għawdex.
Stmati li huma madwar 300 b’kollox, il-kappelli u l-knejjes żgħar f’Malta, Għawdex, u Kemmuna, għandhom storja importanti x’jirrakkontaw, hekk kif huma xhieda ta’ kapitlu sħiħ fil-wirt storiku rurali ta’ Malta. Il-Kappelli ta’ Malta – Vjaġġ Storiku se jipprovdi lill-viżitaturi b’mawra virtwali dettaljata ta’ dawn il-ġawhar, li se jkun aċċessibbli fuq kull apparat. Il-Kap Eżekuttiv tal-Awtorità Maltija għat-Turiżmu Carlo Micallef sostna: “L-MTA hija kburija li tkompli l-kollaborazzjoni tagħha ma’ Missio Malta fuq dan il-proġett importanti. Il-Kappelli ta’ Malta – Vjaġġ Storiku juri t-teżori kulturali u reliġjużi li jinsabu fil qalba tal-istorja tal-gżejjer tagħna, u joffri lill-Maltin u lill-viżitaturi l-opportunità li jifhmu dak kollu li għandu x’jaqsam mal-wirt rurali ta’ Malta. Din il-pjattaforma innovattiva ssaħħaħ l-impenn tagħna li nsaħħu t-turiżmu reliġjuż billi noħolqu esperjenzi immersivi li jenfasizzaw it-teżori spiritwali u arkitettoniċi mifruxa madwar ilgżejjer Maltin. Billi nagħmlu dawn il-kappelli aċċessibbli b’mod tant modern u attraenti, mhux biss qed nippreżervaw il-wirt tagħna imma wkoll qed nikkontribwixxu għas-sostenibbiltà tas-settur turistiku tagħna, u niżguraw li l-istorja rikka tagħna tibqa’ pedament tal-identità nazzjonali tagħna.”
“Missio tirsisti biex tiskopri u tiżviluppa opportunitajiet ta’ sostenibbiltà, sabiex tkompli bil-missjoni ewlenija tagħha li tappoġġja komunitajiet f’aktar minn 1,200 raħal fl-Afrika, l-Asja, u l-Amerika t’Isfel. Permezz ta’ Il-Kappelli ta’ Malta – Vjaġġ Storiku, Missio se toffri prodott ta’ kwalità għolja kemm għal nies lokali kif ukoll għat-turisti li huma interessati fil-wirt reliġjuż u storiku tagħna, bi ħlas żgħir li jappoġġja l-ħidma ta’ Missio. Barra minn hekk, il-pubbliku jkun jista’ jżid donazzjoni jekk ikun jixtieq,” qal Robert Farrugia, Kap tal-Komunikazzjoni u Ġbir ta’ Fondi ta’ Missio Malta.
Il-Kappelli ta’ Malta – Vjaġġ Storiku se jipprovdi għall-ewwel darba katalogu komplut tal-kappelli u l-knejjes żgħar kollha f’Malta. Il-pjattaforma ddedikata se tipprovdi mawra virtwali immersiva 3D ta’ ġewwa tal-kappella, kif ukoll veduta panoramika ta’ 360°, tal-inħawi tal-madwar. Vidjo mill-ajru taż-żona ta’ madwar il-kappella se jkompli jżid mal-esperjenza tal-viżitatur. Il-pjattaforma wkoll se tagħti lill-viżitaturi informazzjoni storika dettaljata u preċiża dwar kull kappella, inkluż informazzjoni dwar il-qaddis li għaliha hija ddedikata, l-importanza arkitettonika tagħha, u kwalunkwe stejjer jew leġġendi li jistgħu jeżistu madwar il-binja. Dan kollu, flimkien ma’ rakkont awdjo, se jkun aċċessibbli fuq il-post tal-kappella stess, permezz ta’ kodiċi QR.
L-objettiv ġenerali ta’ dan il-proġett huwa li jippromwovi l-interess fil-wirt rurali ta’ Malta kif ukoll li jfittex li jkabbar it-turiżmu bbażat fuq il-fidi. Dan il-proġett se jiġi maħluq bil-Malti, kif ukoll f’ħames lingwi oħra ewlenin biex tiżgura aċċessibbiltà kemm jista’ jkun wiesgħa.
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