Gharb will be once again be hosting the very popular International Kite & Wind Festival next weekend, so the hope is for clear skies and good winds to witness the joy of kite flying.

This festival always entices thousands of visitors who want to experience the sight of skies full of colourful, dancing kites in all forms and sizes forming an incredible display over the San Dimitri area of the locality.

This 7th edition of the festival, organised by the Gharb Local Council with the support of the Cultural Heritage Directorate within the Ministry for Gozo, will be open from 9am until sunset on both days.

Internationally renowned kite fliers will be performing numerous entertaining acrobatic kite tricks and routines to music.

There will also be kites on sale, food and drink stands will be available, as well as games and activities to suit all ages.

Other attractions not to miss are the synchronised fireworks show at 6.45pm on Sunday and the traditional bonfire of St Diimitri, which is also on Sunday at 7pm.

The International Kite & Wind Festival is next Saturday and Sunday, the 19th and 20th of October.

There will be organised parking and the Council is requesting that the public cooperate with those attendants onsite to help avoid road congestion.

For the Kite & Wind Festival, the Gharb Local Council is offering a transport service. Here are the details:

– All days from Mgarr ferry direct (Gozo Channel Terminal) 301 to Victoria bus terminus:

Saturday, October 19th:

– Transport starts at 10am from the main Victoria car park.

– Last transport departs from San Dimitri at 7pm.

Sunday, October 20th:

– Transport starts at 10am from the main Victoria car park.

– Last transport departs from San Dimitri at 8pm.

It is highly recommended to use this transport service. For inquiries, please contact via WhatsApp at 79492667.

File photo by Gozo News

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