Minister for Research, Innovation and the Coordination of Post Covid-19 Strategy Owen Bonnici, together with Malta Council for Science and Technology Chairman Jeffrey Pullicino Orlando, launched a programme of fifteen days of events for all the family, between the 18th of December and the 6th of January during the Christmas holidays at Esplora Interactive Science Centre.
The entrance will be free of charge for all kids up to the age of 15 years.
Minister Bonnici said that children must be brought closer to the world of sciences while having fun. He said that those events serve to build a fruitful link between the upcoming generations and this sector which is crucial for the economic and social progress of our country.
Dr Bonnici thanked the management and staff at Esplora for the excellent work.
The activities which will be provided are various, but they all have at their basis the use of science and related fields, like, for instance, the use of mathematics and the principles of symmetry, information about energy and the world of digital innovations.
During the launch of the initiatives prepared by Esplora for the festive season, Dr Jeffrey Pullicino Orlando, Executive Chairman of the Malta Council for Science and Technology, explained how Esplora is embedding science into cultural traditions to make it relevant to the public and spark their curiosity. He stated that, “At Esplora we believe that both active and interactive learning is very important. Our core ideology is based on providing ‘hands-on’ and ‘minds-on’ experiences that foster 21st century skills, such as problem-solving, critical thinking and creativity, all of which are crucial in today’s fast-changing world”.
The Planetarium at Esplora will hold a show about Christmas, ‘Wonders of the Night Sky: Christmas Edition’ where one can get to know more about what astronauts are up to on the International Space Station (ISS) and also travel the night sky as it can be seen on Christmas Eve.
All activities will be held according to protocols and guidelines issued by the health authorities.
