Valletta has been designated European Capital of Culture for 2018. The year was inaugurated with an event called '''Erba' Pjazez''' (Four Squares), with shows focused in 4 plazas in the city – Triton Square, St. George's Square, St. John's Square, and Castille Square – along with other shows in other points. This was followed by the unveiling of a public art installation, '''Kif Jgħid il-Malti''' (Maltese Sayings), which featured a number of Maltese language proverb figured in gypsum, in order to engage linguistic heritage.