This coming weekend, Gharb will be once again be hosting the very popular International Kite & Wind Festival, so the hope is for clear skies and good winds to witness the joys of kite flying.
This festival always attracts 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 stunning location of San Dimitri.
Speaking about the upcoming 9th edition of the festival, Minister for Gozo Clint Camilleri encouraged everyone to attend this unique event, and explained that there will be spectacular windsurfing and kite surfing demonstrations, with something to entertain families of all ages.
Internationally renowned kite fliers will be performing numerous entertaining acrobatic kite tricks and routines to music.
Mayor of Gharb David Apap invited everyone to visit Gharb for this festival, adding that this year, the Council has also introduced shows on Friday, the 16th and Saturday, the 17th evenings, which, weather permitting, will take place in the San Dimitri area.
There will also be kites on sale, kite workshops, handcrafted goods by local artisans, 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 on Sunday and the traditional bonfire of St Dimitri, which is also on Sunday.
This festival, organised by the Gharb Local Council with the support of the Cultural Heritage Directorate within the Ministry for Gozo, will be open from 10am until 6pm on both days – Saturday and Sunday, the 17th and 18th of October.
The Mayor urged all attendees to use the park and ride service available from 10:00am onwards – from Victoria, departing from the main car park next to the bus terminus.
There will be organised parking and the Council is requesting that the public cooperate with those attendants onsite to help avoid road congestion.
Programme for the weekend is as follows:
FRIDAY 19:30 – 21:30
ILLUMINATED KITE SHOW
Food Night
Pulled Pork in Ciabatta • Chips • Desserts
Selection of Drinks
SATURDAY 10:30 – SUNSET
International Kite Flying
Games & Activities for Children and Adults
Fair & Stalls
Plant Pot Sale
Kites for Sale – different sizes and designs
Kite Workshops
ILLUMINATED KITE FLYING 20:00 – 21:00
Followed by:
BBQ NIGHT
Live Music
Lotteries
Tombola
SUNDAY 10:30 – SUNSET
International Kite Flying
Games & Activities for Children and Adults
Fair & Stalls
Plant Pot Sale
Kites for Sale – different sizes and designs
Kite Workshops
AFTER SUNSET
TRADITIONAL BONFIRE
KITE WORKSHOPS – Places are limited – advance application required. Apply online [1]
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