The 10th anniversary of Il-Hagar | Heart of Gozo Museum in Victoria’s St George’s Square is fast approaching.

The museum was officially inaugurated on the 23rd of February 2013, and a weekend of exciting events in celebration has been prepared.

On Thursday 23 February the museum is hosting a Harpsichord and Violin Recital by Joanne Camilleri and Jacob Portelli at 7.30pm.

The 5th Joseph Vella Memorial Lecture will be held on Friday at 7.30pm: Mgr Dr Joseph Farrugia MOM will be speaking about the Philosophers of Ggantija. Immediately after (at 8.30pm) an exhibition will be inaugurated in the Mro Vella Archive.

Saturday 25 begins at 11am with a hands-on workshop by Victor Agius and Rachel Galea for children: obviously booking is essential (on events@heartofgozo.org.mt) The day concludes with an a cappella concert of Professor Vella works by Laudate Pueri Choir in Saint George’s Basilica at 8pm.

Sunday 26 February offers an 11am thanksgiving Mass at St George’s celebrated by Mgr Farrugia and with the participation of the Laudate Pueri. A celebratory luncheon (for which booking is of course required) will be held at Ta’ Frenc at 12.30pm.

Additionally, Il-Hagar continues with its special exhibition over all levels featuring Donations and Bequests. The normal opening hours seven days a week are 9am to 5pm.

There is no entrance fee, however donations are gratefully accepted. Tours around all the halls can be organised, for this service please email info@heartofgozo.org.mt

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