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fil-Karnival,

ċelebrazzjoni li oriġinat minn żmien il-Kavallieri ta’ San Ġwann u baqgħet minsuġa sew fil-wirt kulturali tagħna tant li hija mfittxija minn bosta.

L-organizzazzjoni tal-Karnival Reġjonali ta’ Għawdex, jiġifieri dak li jsir fil-Belt Victoria, hija responsabbiltà tal-Kumitat Ċelebrazzjonijiet Nazzjonali u Reġjonali fi ħdan id-Direttorat tal-Wirt Kulturali. Ta’ kull sena jsiru sforzi kbar sabiex din iċċelebrazzjoni ta’ arti u kuluri tkompli tissaħħaħ iżda mhux biss. Bħala Ministeru għal Għawdex, li nemmnu fl-artisti lokali, qegħdin nassiguraw li din il-manifestazzjoni mhux biss tkompli tikber, imma aktar minn hekk, tkun waħda sostenibbli.

Sabiex dan iseħħ, f’Settembru tas-sena l-oħra, għall-ewwel darba nedejna skema li permezz tagħha d-disinjaturi u l-organizzazzjonijiet tal-Karnival f’Għawdex ingħataw għajnuna finanzjarja sabiex jikru post li jkun jista’ jintuża għall-bini tal-karrijiet.

Apparti din l-għajnuna, il-Ministeru jassisti wkoll lil numru ta’ Kunsilli Lokali Għawdxin li jorganizzaw serati marbutin mal-Karnival fil-komunitajiet rispettivi tagħhom. Dan qed nagħmluh għaliex nemmnu li l-kultura trid tkun viċin u aċċessibbli għal kulħadd.

Persważ li dan kollu ser jiġi rikonoxxut minnkom li ser tattendu bi ħġarkom bħal kull sena għallattivitajiet li ħejjejna biex il-Karnival Reġjonali ta’ Għawdex, għal darb’oħra jkun esperjenza memorabbli għall-familja kollha.

Clint Camilleri Ministru għal Għawdex

Naturally, February brings to mind Carnival, a celebration eagerly sought by many, rooted in the traditions of the Knights of Saint John and thereby woven into our cultural heritage.

The organization of the Gozo Regional Carnival in Victoria falls under the responsibility of the National and Regional Celebrations Committee within the Cultural Heritage Directorate. Each year, substantial efforts are dedicated to inspire this celebration of artistic creativity, talent, and vibrant colors.

The Ministry for Gozo holds a firm belief in the capabilities of our artists. We are not only committed to consolidating and expanding the Gozo Carnival, but also tirelessly supporting enhanced sustainability.

In pursuit of this objective, for the first time a scheme was launched last September, offering financial support to Gozo Carnival companies and enthusiasts. This assistance aims to facilitate the rental of premises for the construction and completion of parade floats.

In addition to this support, the Ministry for Gozo also assists several Gozitan local councils in the organisation of carnival activities in their communities, retaining the belief that our cultural heritage must be brought closer to our communities, ensuring it is accessible and enjoyed by all.

I am confident that these collective efforts will be acknowledged and supported by your esteemed presence. Together, we can ensure that Gozo’s Regional Carnival remains a delightful family experience for years to come.

Clint Camilleri Minister for Gozo

Karnival Organizzat fl-Irħula Għawdxin Organised Carnival in Gozitan Villages Carnival 04 Għarb Visitation Square, L-Għarb 10:00AM

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12:30PM Nadur Carnival St Peter & St Paul Square, InNadur

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6:00PM Munxar Carnival Church Square, Il-Munxar

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7:00PM Qala Carnival St Joseph Square, Il-Qala

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1:30PM Għajnsielem Carnival In front of St Joseph Band Club, Għajnsielem

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7:00PM Xagħra Carnival Nazzarenu Square, Ix-Xagħra

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9:30AM Xewkija Carnival FEBRUARY St John the Baptist Square, IxXewkija

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Carnival 11 Xagħra Victory Square, Ix-Xagħra 11:30AM

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Carnival 11 Żebbuġ Assumption Square, Iż-Żebbuġ 12:30PM

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2:30PM San Lawrenz Carnival St Lawrence Square, San Lawrenz

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2:30PM Sannat Carnival St Margaret Square, Ta’ Sannat

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Karnival Reġjonali ta’ Għawdex Gozo Regional Carnival 9 February

L-ewwel Jum tal-Karnival | Carnival Day 1 5.30pm - 11.00pm Défilé | Parade Republic Street, Victoria Żfin, karrijiet, maskri u allegrija | Dance, Floats, masks and Merriment Independence Square, Victoria

10 February

It-tieni Jum tal-Karnival | Carnival Day 2 9.00am - 12.00pm Karnival tat-Tfal | Children’s Carnival Independence Square, Victoria 6.00pm - 11.00pm Défilé | Parade Republic Street, Victoria Żfin, karrijiet, maskri u allegrija | Dance, Floats, masks, and Merriment Independence Square, Victoria

11 February

It-tielet Jum tal-Karnival | Carnival Day 3 3.00pm - 10.00pm Défilé | Parade Republic Street, Victoria Żfin, karrijiet, maskri u allegrija | Dance, Floats, masks, and Merriment Independence Square, Victoria

12 February

Ir-Raba’ Jum tal-Karnival | Carnival Day 4 5.00pm - 11.00pm Défilé | Parade Republic Street, Victoria Żfin, karrijiet, maskri u allegrija | Dance, Floats, masks, and Merriment Independence Square, Victoria

13 February Grand Finale

5.00pm - 11.00pm Défilé | Parade Republic Street, Victoria Żfin, karrijiet, maskri u allegrija | Dance, Floats, masks, and Merriment Independence Square, Victoria

Parteċipanti | Participants Kumpaniji ta’ Żfin tat-Tfal | Children’s Dance Companies Gwerra Spazjali Evitanja u Niżfnu Flimkien Spiċċajna Kumpanija | Company: Għaqda Dilettanti tal-Karnival-Għawdex Kids Koreografija | Choreography: Alison Hili Direzzjoni | Direction: Alison Hili, Michelle Mercieca.

Blast From the Past Kumpanija | Company: 3Rio Gozitan Dance Company Kids Koreografija u Direzzjoni | Choreography and Direction: Christian Sacco, Danica Sultana PAW-some and MEAN! Kumpanija | Company: TeamNettaKIDS (3-14 snin) Koreografija u Direzzjoni | Choreography and Direction: Annette Portelli Said Let’s Dance Kumpanija | Company: The Turning Pointe Dance Theatre in collaboration with Gozo Gymnastics Academy Koreografija u Direzzjoni | Choreography and Direction: Sarah Clare Saliba Mill-80’s Dance-Off Bejn il-Bniet u s-Subien, Spiċċajna fil-Karnival t’Għawdex Niżfnu Flimkien Kumpanija | Company: Bishop’s Conservatory Junior School, Victoria, Gozo.

Koreografija | Choreography: Margaret Curmi Direzzjoni | Direction: Margaret Curmi Bil-Blu tat-Taljani, U bl-Isfar tal-Brażil, Stella Maris il-Kulleġġ Tagħna, B’Dan Aħna Wisq Kburin Kumpanija | Company: Skola Sekondarja Stella Maris College, Gżira Koreografija | Choreography: Janica Debono Direzzjoni | Direction: Kap tal-Iskola Mr Manuel Cilia

Kumpaniji ta’ Żfin | Dance Companies Dak il-Pejxu Ferm Brikkun, Fil-Karnival Sabu ż-Żarbun!

B’Żifna Saħħar lir-Reġina, Li Dlonk Miegħu Ġiet Tpaxxina!

Kumpanija | Company: Għaqda Dilettanti tal-Karnival-Għawdex Koreografija | Choreography: Lara Grech, Francelle Sciberras u Alison Hili Direzzjoni | Direction: Doris Bugeja The Queen’s Royal Ball Kumpanija | Company: 3Rio Gozitan Dance Company Koreografija u Direzzjoni | Choreography and Direction: Christian Sacco and Family Il-Festa Ta’ Kuluri Kumpanija | Company: TeamNetta Koreografija u Direzzjoni | Choreography and Direction: Annette Portelli Said Tina Kumpanija | Company: The Turning Pointe Dance Theatre in collaboration with Gozo Gymnastics Academy Koreografija u Direzzjoni | Choreography and Direction: Sarah Clare Saliba Young at Heart Kumpanija | Company: Active Ageing Group Koreografija u Direzzjoni | Choreography and Direction: Eucharistica Grech Qalb il-Kant u ż-Żfin Iltqajna, U lit-Teatru l-Ħajja Tajna Kumpanija | Company: The 3 Ms’ Dance company Koreografija u Direzzjoni | Choreography and Direction: Michelle Grech Farrugia, Mario Houtsma Grech Għal Dejjem Kontra Xulxin, It-Tajjeb u l-Ħażin Kumpanija | Company: Labonski Carnival Company Koreografija | Choreography: Amber Buttigieg, Kathleen Spiteri, Janet Azzopardi Direzzjoni | Direction: Ġorġ Zammit

Kumpaniji ta’ Żfin Hilarious | Hilarious Dance Troupes L-Annimali Jiċċelebraw il-Karnival Kumpanija | Company: Xewkija Carnival Squad Koreografija u Direzzjoni | Choreography and Direction: Emily Azzopardi Għall-Eurovision Tlajna u Fuq l-Ixkaffa Bqajna Kumpanija | Company: Astra Power Boys Koreografija | Choreography: Amira Sciberras, RoseMarie Tabone Direzzjoni | Direction: Christian Debono Għal Pariġi Qed Nippreparaw, Ħalli d-Deheb Nakkwistaw!

Kumpanija | Company: South Carnival Illusions Koreografija | Choreography: Saidie Spiteri, Courtney Caruana Direzzjoni | Direction: Christian Saliba B’Tal-Batterija Tiffranka l-Enerġija Kumpanija | Company: Oratorju Don Bosco Koreografija | Choreography: Frances Zammit Direzzjoni | Direction: Paul M. Cassar obo Oratorju Maskri Grotteski | Grotesque Masks Fuq l-Art jew Port, fl-Ispazju jew fl-Ajruport (Firing System) Kumpanija | Company: Sezzjoni Żgħażagħ Pawlini Munxarin Direzzjoni | Direction: Kenneth Mizzi Minn Disney għall-Karnival, Jgħajtu x-Xjuħ u Jgħajtu t-Tfal.

Kumpanija | Company: Xewkija Carnival Team Direzzjoni | Direction: Jean Pace Ġejna Minn Malta tal-Imgħoddi, Biex Nixxalaw fil-Karnival Għawdxi.

Kumpanija | Company: South Carnival Illusions Direzzjoni | Direction: Thomas John Grima

Karrijiet Trijonfali | Triumphal Floats Għall-Birra Aħna Magħrufin. Tal-Ballun qed Joqrob il-Ħin Kumpanija | Company: Lion Empire Direzzjoni | Direction: Silvan Grima, Ryan Azzopardi Bid-Draguni Ġew Armati, Żewġ Ċiniżi Namrati Kumpanija | Company: Carnival Company Direzzjoni | Direction: Ġorġ Zammit Karru Trijonfali Kommissjonat | Commissioned Triumphant Float Re tal-Karnival Kumpanija | Company: Labonski Carnival Company Direzzjoni | Direction: Ġorġ Zammit Mużika Bandistika | Band Performances Banda | Band: BIG FRIENDS GUGGEN MUSIK BAND MALTA Direzzjoni | Direction: Saviour Spiteri B’Allegrija u Xalar, Niċċelebraw il-Karnival.

Banda | Band: Soċjetà Mużikali Santa Margerita VM, Sannat Surmast Direttur | Band Master: Mro George Apap Kordinatur | Coordinator: Paul Vella Nostalġija Karnivaleska.

Banda | Band: Soċjetà Filarmonika Victory, Xagħra.

Surmast Direttur | Band Master: Mro Marvic Grech Kordinatur | Coordinator: Joseph Bajada Mill-Palazzi Ġejna Biex fil-Karnival Iddevertejna Banda | Band: Soċjetà Filarmonika Mnarja, Nadur Surmast Direttur | Band Master: Mro Joseph Grech Kordinatur | Coordinator: John Paul Azzopardi

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

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

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