Iċ-ċelebrazzjonijiet marbuta ma’ Jum San Valentinu f’Għawdex, li issa saru sinonimi ma’ din il-gżira, huma taħlita tal-mużika, l-arti, l-ikel u l-ospitalità li aħna magħrufin għalihom. Dawn l-elementi kollha jingħaqdu biex jiċċelebraw l-imħabba fil-forom kollha tagħha.
L-attivitajiet li ħejjejna għal din is-sena jistiednu lill-koppji, lill-familji u lill-ħbieb biex jimirħu fil-pjazez u fit-toroq tagħna, u jgawdu dawn il-jiem fejn l-imħabba tiġi ċċelebrata. Minn kunċerti għal swieq talartiġjanat, minn esperjenzi gastronomiċi għal attivitajiet fil-villaġġi, kull avveniment għandu l-għan li jagħti gost u jħalli memorji sbieħ li kull min iżurna u jipparteċipa f’dawn l-attivitajiet.
Bħala Ministru għal Għawdex, jien kburi li x-xogħol li wettaqna tul dawn l-aħħar snin, biex insaħħu l-kalendarju kulturali u noffru pjattaforma ġenwina lill-artisti kollha, qed jagħti l-frott. Il-Belt Kapitali tagħna, ir-Rabat, ġiet magħżula biex tkun fil-lista finali ħalli
ssir il-Belt Kapitali Ewropea tal-Kultura għall-2031. Dan il-pass huwa xhieda tat-talent u l-impenn tal-komunità kreattiva tagħna u tal-fiduċja dejjem tikber f’Għawdex bħala ċentru għall-arti.
Kemm jekk qed iżżuru Għawdex għall-ewwel darba kif ukoll jekk qed tirritornaw f’din il-gżira, nistedinkom biex tibqgħu tiskopru dak kollu li għandu x’joffri Għawdex matul dan il-perjodu tas-sena.
Clint Camilleri
Ministru għal Għawdex u l-Ippjanar
Valentine’s in Gozo is where music, heritage, food and hospitality come together to celebrate love in all its forms.
This year’s edition invites couples, families and friends to slow down, wander our historic squares and lanes, and savour the warmth of Gozitan’s hospitality. From candle-lit concerts and artisan markets to chef-led tasting menus and village experiences, every moment is curated to delight the senses and create memories to cherish.
As Minister for Gozo, I am proud that our long-term work to strengthen the cultural calendar and offer a genuine platform to all artists is reaping rewards. Our capital city, Victoria, has been shortlisted to become the European Capital of Culture in 2031. This is a testament to the talent of our creative community, the commitment of our cultural partners, and the growing confidence of Gozo as a centre for the arts.
This year’s Valentine’s festival places accessibility, sustainability and local talent at its core. With intimate performances in heritage venues, outdoor events that showcase our villages and countryside, it is a festival that strengthens collaboration and uplifts Gozitan musicians, makers and entrepreneurs.
Whether you are visiting for the first time or returning to a place you love, I invite you to linger, catch a sunset at the Citadel, explore a country path, and discover the creativity that makes Gozo unique. Welcome to Valentine’s in Gozo, where love lives local.
Clint Camilleri Minister for Gozo & Planning
