For those who love to walk and are interested in local history, a booklet describing a heritage trail through the village of Santa Lucija Gozo and its environs is now available to download online.

Also available to download online is a booklet on ten singular stories from the village of Santa Lucija, which aims to promote the historical and cultural heritage of one of Gozo’s picturesque and characteristic villages.

The two booklets, compiled by Rev. Dr Joseph Bezzina, one focusing on the prehistoric and mediaeval sites found in the Santa Lucija area and the other one focusing on the collection of legends were drawn up.

These have been completed with the aim of continuing to promote Gozo as a distinct tourist destination. Their publication by the ta’ Klula Foundation, was financed through the eco-Gozo scheme for Gozitan NGOs.

The “Fundazzjoni Ta’ Klula” (Ta’ Klula Foundation ) of Santa Lucija Gozo are the holders of the European Destination of Excellence award with its main aim is to provide a platform in order to enhance its mission of preserving and promoting local traditions at both local and island scale.

The Fundazzjoni, since its inception in 2005 managed to revive various local traditions where, through planned and researched work, it organised activities to promote such traditions.

Among these activities are the yearly “Ikla tan-Nanna” (Grandma’s Dinner) where a traditional 7-course dinner is served in Santa Lucija’s village square, with the Hamlet’s church serving as a backdrop to the event. Other yearly events are “Bis-sahha” (In good health) which promotes local wine together with traditional dance, song and art and the Light Festival on Saturday nearest to December 13th.

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