How local village feasts can still bring us together | Clifford Galea Vella | TEDxUniversityofMalta

Clifford explores the connections we make through the 'festa', whether a community can define our individual identity, and how humans collectively evolve their sense of belonging to create experiences larger than ourselves. With a strong academic background in Maltese and European history and Baroque studies, and currently pursuing a PhD in cultural tourism, Clifford brings a deep understanding of heritage and identity. His career spans media, where he has worked as a presenter, producer, and TV director, alongside his work as a self-published author.
Since 2024, he has served as Malta’s High Commissioner to Namibia, while also acting as President of the Northern Region, driving initiatives across environmental, cultural, and educational sectors.
A member of the Young Elected Politicians programme, Clifford has contributed to EU policymaking and represented the programme at COP27 and COP29. He has also addressed the United Nations High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development on behalf of CEMR. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx