Culture Venture has been commissioned by the Mellieħa Local Council to carry out a sociological study on cultural diversity in Mellieħa. Led by Toni Attard and Prof. Valerie Visanich, the research explores how migration, mobility, and cultural participation are shaping the town’s contemporary identity.

Mellieħa, a coastal town in northern Malta, has undergone remarkable change in recent decades. Once characterised by a small, tight-knit community rooted in long-standing traditions, the locality has become a vibrant and diverse town that reflects wider demographic shifts across Malta. Migration, tourism, and internal mobility have introduced new cultural dynamics, transforming how residents interact, celebrate, and define community life.