The town of Cospicua (known as Bormla in Maltese) lies close to the dockyard, which still is one of the more important contributors to the Maltese economy. They celebrate the feast of the Immaculate Conception in this town on the 8th December; this is one of the incredibly ornate and colourful statuess and plinths which decorate the streets at this time, bringing a welcome touch of colour to the rather drab, industrial background. Pentax K 10D.