Gharb Band concert for this weekend’s Seher il-Punent 2013

Ghaqda Muzikali Vizitazzjoni of Gharb, will be presenting a band concert this Saturday during the seventh edition of ‘Seher il-Punent’ – a cultural festival organised between the 19th and the 21st April, by the Gharb Local Council and centred around Gharb’s main square, Pjazza Zjara tal-Madonna

The concert entitled, ‘West meets Pop and Movies’ will feature music from popular blockbuster movies and other legendary pop artists. The band will be under the baton of Mro George Apap.

The concert will start at 9.00pm and will take place at the Gharb’s main square, Pjazza Zjara tal-Madonna.

Seher il-Punent, organised by the Gharb Local Council with the collaboration of the Ministry for Tourism; Parliamentary Secretariat for Culture and Local Government; Ministry for Gozo; and the Malta Tourism Authority, will be officially opened by the Minister for Gozo, Anton Refalo on Friday evening.

The Council said that its aim was and will always be, that of holding an activity for all the family during the winter months in order to attract more visitors to the Island of Gozo from which all the Island’s businesses will surely benefit.There will be many different events taking place throughout the three days of the festival, appealing to all ages and these include among others:-

Friday 19th from 8.00pm onwards will be dedicated to the official opening of the festival by the Minister for Gozo, Anton Refalo, followed by a traditional Dinner at Pjazza Zjara tal-Madonna that includes typical vegetable soup, homemade ravioli, pork or chicken, local sweets and a glass of wine.

For bookings please contact the Gharb Local Council on 21560556.

Saturday 20th from 6.30pm onwards will be dedicated to a spectacle of events featuring Tug of War Competition, carnival dances, local singers and performances by local talents.

The main attractions of the soiree will include ‘West Meets Pop & Movies’ concert by Ghaqda Muzikali Vizitazzjoni under the Direction of Mro. George Apap and a show by popular entertainers Gorg u Pawlu who will also be hosting the whole soiree.

The evening will be closed off by a live concert by the Run Band.

Sunday 21st will be full of events and entertainment from 9.30am till late in the evening. On Sunday morning the programme will include the production of largest Gbejna, last year’s gbejna weighed 104 kilos, a motorcycle show and get together 4th edition and folk entertainment by Aurora Folk Group.

On Sunday afternoon visitors will be attracted by Carnival in Spring and a marathon of dancing and singing by various Maltese and Gozitan participants.

The evening will continue with the Tug-of-War Competition finals and a spectacle on stage featuring local singers and dance companies.

The highlight of the evening will be the Abba Dance Show and a live concert by Cash & Band.

Last but not least, on Sunday there will be the opportunity to join cultural guided tours at the Visitation Basilica and Ecclesia Mater Visitation Museum at 3.30pm and 6.00pm. The Museum is part of the Gharb Collegiate and Basilica complex and houses a permanent exhibition of Sacred Art.

All activities will be held at Pjazza Zjara tal-Madonna and are Free of Charge. Children’s Corner with animators will be available during all days of the festival while various Food and Beverage stalls will be available on Saturday and Sunday.

Places of historical and cultural interest will be open throughout all weekend.

For more information kindly phone 2156 0556 or visit the official website http://www.gharbnet.com/ ^[1] .