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title: "Mqabba Square Reopens with 'Iż-Żunżana Ddur Ddur' Event After Refurbishment"
date: 2026-04-17T02:03:25.09+00:00
updated: 2026-04-17T02:03:25.09+00:00
topics: ["Planning", "Community", "Culture", "Local"]
canonical: https://filqosor.com/article/2026-04-17/mqabba-square-reopens-iz-zunzuna-ddur-ddur-event
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# Mqabba Square Reopens with 'Iż-Żunżana Ddur Ddur' Event After Refurbishment

## In brief

- Mqabba Square has officially reopened to the public following extensive refurbishment works.
- The reopening is being celebrated with a traditional cultural activity named 'Iż-Żunżana Ddur Ddur'.
- The event marks the completion of significant upgrades aimed at enhancing the public space.

Mqabba Square has officially reopened to the public after undergoing major refurbishment works. The completion of these upgrades is being marked by a special cultural activity called 'Iż-Żunżana Ddur Ddur'.

The event, whose name translates to 'The Bumblebee goes round and round', is a traditional activity that brings the community together. It serves as a celebration of the newly enhanced public space.

The refurbishment project aimed to modernise the square while preserving its traditional character, providing a more welcoming and functional area for residents and visitors.

The 'Iż-Żunżana Ddur Ddur' activity is expected to draw a crowd, offering entertainment and a chance for the community to experience the revitalised square.

This initiative highlights ongoing efforts to improve local infrastructure and promote cultural events within Maltese towns and villages.

## The Spin Room

**Low media divide.** All outlets reported this development consistently without notable framing differences.

## Sources (2)

- [ONE News](https://one.com.mt/l-attivita-iz-zunzana-ddur-iddur-fil-pjazza-tal-imqabba/)
- [TVM News](https://tvmnews.mt/en/news/iz-zunzana-ddur-iddur-to-reopen-mqabba-square-after-major-refurbishment-works/ "‘Iż-Żunżana ddur iddur’ to reopen Mqabba Square after major refurbishment works")

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