Community use of redundant churches

So, carnival enthusiasts have been made to vacate the historic 17th century chapel of Mary Magdalene in Valletta. How interesting to read so many comments from people who probably never knew this chapel existed and are all of a sudden taking an interest.

While I agree that such gems that belong to our heritage must be protected, I cannot help but reading between the lines the fact that this is another jab at the dedicated carnival enthusiast. Does anyone really care what is going to happen to them? I wonder what involvement, if any, had the Minister who has taken it upon himself to solve the issue of premises for the float builders.

Maybe we have to accept that as far as the Carnival is concerned, very few people do give a hoot. Although I just cannot believe that the thousands of Maltese and visitors who attend Carnival have no interest in all the preparation that is required to stage such a prolific event.

Redundant churches ought to be used to serve the needs of the community as happens in other countries; the Church must take the responsibility for abandoning this chapel in the first place.