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Prime Minister Robert Abela has visited various locations where preparations for the Christmas festivities are underway.
The Government said in a statement that, “it was a day that brought together the diligence of workers, the success of businesses and the beauty of the traditions that give identity to our country.” Abela was accompanied by Minister for Gozo and Planning Clint Camilleri.
In a visit to the Gozo Maintenance Directorate, the Prime Minister met with the workers who are currently working on decorations that adorn the roads around Gozo.
The Prime Minister the visited Savina where he was able to observe the preparation of artisanal gifts made from Gozitan products.
Some of these products made in Gozo from which artisanal gifts are being made, will be presented by the Prime Minister to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV and to various international Leaders during his official visits in the coming days.
The visit to Gozo continued inside another prominent Gozitan business, Vini e Capricci, a company forming part of Abraham Holdings, where work is in full swing.
The Prime Minister also had the opportunity to visit the cultural heart of Gozo. In Xaghra, he met with Aaron Agius, a nativity scene enthusiast who, together with his children, dedicates his time to building an artistic nativity scene for the enjoyment of the community.
The visit concluded at the M.U.S.E.U.M. in Nadur where he was able to view a spectacular nativity scene crafted with great skill by internationally recognised artist Jean Paul Portelli.
At the end of the visit, Prime Minister Robert Abela spoke about the unique spirit of the island of Gozo.
He said, “today we saw Gozo full of life with its own characteristics. On one hand we have the innovation of businesses that are creating wealth and jobs, and on the other hand the heart of artists and volunteers who keep our identity alive. It is this balance between progress and tradition that makes Christmas in Gozo such a special experience.”
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