Be the first to comment!A Saturday night full of entertainment at Notte Gozitana
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Windy weather yesterday kept some people at home, but those who did visit Victoria last night for the Lejlet Lapsi Notte Gozitana celebrations enjoyed the varied attractions around the city. The main entertainment was in Independence Square starting with the Central Dance Academy who presented highlights of The Unforgettable Dance Show. Later there was an entertaninment programme by the Favourite Channel, presented by Karl and Romina, which consisted of a live band conducted by Mro Paul Abela, six singers – Chiara, Georgina, Ludwig Galea, Leontine, Jade and Amber, fire-eating by Mario, Latin dancing by Pro Touch, illusions by Brian Role and Lola, and appearances by Gozitan artistes Miriam Christine and Francesca & Michaela.
Along Republic Street, Victoria, the Gozo Experience was held, this consisted of 14 stands representing each of the local councils in Gozo, they gave presentations of photography, art, gastronomy and local talent. From 8pm to midnight there was also the ‘The Borgo Experience,’ with animation along the narrow streets of Victoria, including San Gorg tal-Hagar and Carmel Street, by Tama Tnabar and the Gruppo Sbandieratori e Musici ‘Maestri’ from Sicily.
Within the Citadel, Castle Gardens, ‘An Eco-Cultural Festival’ took place. The locations, each with a musical theme, included St Michael Bastion (pop music), St Martin Bastion (classical), St John Bastion (chill-out) and Triq il-Foss (folk), with the participation of Emmanuel Delicata Winemaker and the Gozo Tourism Association.
The Free Dance Festival took place at the Victoria Bus station Terminus and started at 10.30pm. Special guests included Ira Losco live in concert, supported by Red Electrik. A first for Gozo, was a live digital concert, presented by top radio DJs with a number of top Maltese artists including Tenishia, Bengy, Duncan F, Luc Adams, Mykill & Kevin the Bongo man, Miss Roberta and Carl Bee, they were supported by live instruments including bongo players, guitars, percussions and drums.
There was also a chill-out area in St George’s Square where Chasing Pandora gave a late night performance at 1.00am.
Photographs by Lorne Cremona.
