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CARNIVAL

0717 FEB ‘26

L-informazzjoni f’dan il-ktejjeb ġiet miġbura b’reqqa u attenzjoni. Il-Ministeru għal Għawdex u l-Ippjanar ma jerfa’ l-ebda responsabbilità għal kull tibdil li jista’ jinqala’ flattivitajiet.

The information in this booklet has been collected with thorough attention. The Ministry for Gozo & Planning is not responsible for any changes that might happen within the programme.

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Il-Karnival ta’ Għawdex 2026

Ċelebrazzjoni tal-Komunità, Kulur u Kreattività

Dan l-avveniment annwali huwa verament mistenni fil-kalendarju kulturali tal-gżira, u jimmarka mument importanti fejn l-ispirtu uniku tal-komunità tagħna jispikka. Għal ħamest ijiem sħaħ, Għawdex jittrasforma ruħu f’manifestazzjoni ta’ arti, kuluri vibranti u tradizzjonijiet li għandhom għeruq fondi.

Il-festi reġjonali, li primarjament huma ċċentrati fil-Belt Victoria, huma wirja mill-isbaħ tat-talenti li d-dilettanti tal-Karnival f’Għawdex iħaddnu u jesprimu. Il-kreattività tispikka permezz tal-arti li dawn id-dilettanti minn sena għall-oħra jogħġobhom jippreżentawlna. Il-Karnival huwa ċelebrazzjoni fejn wirt ta’ sekli sħaħ jiltaqa’ ma’ stil kontemporanju, u joffri spettaklu li ma jintesiex, adattat għall-familja, u għal kull min jagħżel li jżurna f’dan il-perjodu.

Il-Karnival spontanju tan-Nadur, bil-karattru u l-istil distint tiegħu, sar ukoll parti integrali minn din iċ-ċelebrazzjoni annwali. Dan il-karnival rinomat, li jaf il-bidu tiegħu b’mod modest, żviluppa u kiber biex sar avveniment ewlieni, li joffri esperjenza pjuttost differenti u unika. L-ispirtu awtentiku tiegħu huwa attrazzjoni kbira fih innifsu, u sar jagħmel parti essenzjali mill-esperjenza ġenerali tal-Karnival Għawdxi.

Il-Karnival ta’ Għawdex jattira viżitaturi mhux biss minn Malta, iżda wkoll minn madwar id-dinja, u jgħaqqad lin-nies f’festa ta’ enerġija u ferħ. Aħna kburin li naqsmu magħkom din it-taħlita rikka ta’ wirt u spettaklu.

Bħala Ministeru, aħna impenjati li nsostnu lil dawk kollha li d-dedikazzjoni tagħhom tagħmel dan l-avveniment possibbli. Ix-xogħol tagħhom jiżgura ambjent sikur u organizzat tajjeb kemm għarresidenti kif ukoll għall-viżitaturi.

Nistidinkom biex tingħaqdu magħna f’din iċ-ċelebrazzjoni, fejn il-ferħ, il-kreattività u l-ispirtu komunitarju verament ikunu ċ-ċentru ta’ din l-esperjenza.

Clint Camilleri

Ministru għal Għawdex u l-Ippjanar

It is my pleasure, as Minister for Gozo and Planning, to extend a warm invitation to this year’s edition of the Gozo Regional Carnival.

This eagerly awaited annual event is a true jewel in the island’s cultural calendar, marking a vital moment where our unique community spirit shines brightest. For five days, Gozo transforms into a magnificent canvas of exuberant art, rich colours and deep-rooted traditions. The regional festivities, primarily centred in Victoria, are a magnificent showcase of meticulous artistry. We take immense pride in the craftsmanship displayed, from the satirical, large-scale floats to the stunning complexity of the costumed and choreographed dance troupes. This is a celebration where centuries-old heritage meets contemporary flair, offering an unforgettable, family-friendly spectacle of pure joy and creative expression.

The official programme is superbly complemented by the unique and renowned character of the Nadur Spontaneous Carnival. This event has grown into an anchor event, offering a contrasting, yet perfectly integrated, experience of irreverent creativity and unbridled festivity. Its raw, authentic spirit is a major draw, attracting thousands annually and making it an essential part of the overall Gozitan carnival experience.

The Gozo Carnival attracts visitors not only from our sister island of Malta but also from across the globe, uniting people in a feast of energy and excitement. We are proud to share this rich tapestry of heritage and spectacle with you.

As a Ministry, we are committed to supporting all those whose dedication makes this festival possible. Their work ensures a safe, well-organised and welcoming environment for residents and visitors alike.

I warmly invite you to join our celebrations where joy, creativity and community spirit truly take centre stage.

Clint Camilleri Minister for Gozo and Planning