Life in the open sea, the subject of the Marine Road Show, an ecological activity put on by the Directorate for eco-Gozo and Regional Development within the Ministry for Gozo, inaugurated this morning by the Minister for Gozo, Giovanna Debono, in Independence Square on the occasion of World Environment Day.

Mgr Dr Joe Bezzina led a thematic tour of archaeological hideouts, visiting the Brockdorff Circle in Xaghra, the Cart Ruts at Ta’ Cenc, Sannat, the Punic Complex at Ras il-Wardija, San Lawrenz, and the remains of Borg Gharib, in Ghajnsielem.

There was street theatre and animation for children. Art among the people in the main streets and squares of Victoria, was put up by the students and teachers at the Wistin Camilleri Gozo Centre for Arts and Crafts.

Anton F. Attard led a thematic tour of rural churches, visiting the Immaculate Conception Church in Qala, Our Lady of Patronage Church in Ghasri, St Anthony the Abbot Church in Xaghra, Lunzjata Church in Victoria, and Santa Lucija Church in Santa Lucija, Kercem.

Later in the morning the Carnival band, Clowngruppe, from Konstanz, Germany, performed marches along the main streets and squares of the capital.

The Ministry for Gozo said that there were favourable comments from those who attended the events, which were well patronised.

Those travelling to and from Gozo may catch the regular bus service to Victoria that leaves Mgarr as soon as the ferry arrives until 10pm tonight. An additional service will leave Victoria for Mgarr to catch the next ferry to Malta up to 2am, Sunday morning.

All activities are open to the public and are free of charge (unless stated).

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