The Mdina Classic Race
For four days each October, Malta's Silent City stops being silent. How a French enthusiast's idea became the island's most anticipated race — and what to expect from the 2026 edition.
Notes on Malta, illustration, and the world behind our books.
For four days each October, Malta's Silent City stops being silent. How a French enthusiast's idea became the island's most anticipated race — and what to expect from the 2026 edition.
Every village has its own patron saint, its own rivalry, and its own night when the sky over Malta explodes into colour. A look at the centuries-old tradition behind the island's biggest passion.