The  ‘Lejlet Lapsi  Notte Gozitana’ 2013 programme has been announced. This seventh edition is taking place between Friday, the 10th and Sunday, the 12th of May.

To get the event kick-started there will be some Pre-Notte initiatives taking place over this coming weekend.

The programme is shown below and is also available for download here.

The 3-day programme of events then gets underway on Friday, the 10th of May.

Friday 3rd May 2013

7.30pm Community Concert by the National Philharmonic Orchestra directed by Mro. Joseph Debrincat at the Cathedral Church, Victoria.

8.30pm Inauguration and public viewing of the contemporary art exhibition “duke of edinburgh Room 36” at the Sentinella Hall, Triq il-Foss, Gozo Citadel.

Saturday 4th May 2013

6.30pm L-Arti fl-Insig – inauguration of an exhibition on the local craft of weaving at Il-Hagar Museum in St.George’s Square, Victoria.

7.30pm Inauguration of an exhibition of paintings by Prof.Giuseppe Briffa at the Banca Giuratale Foyer, Independence Square, Victoria (exhibited with the courtesy of Ta’ Pinu Basilica).

Notte Weekend

Friday 10th May 2013

7.30pm “Immaculate” a short contemporary dance depiction of the dogmas and narratives associated with the figure of the Virgin Mary. Produced by the Naupaca Dance Factory at 23, Republic street, Victoria. Show will be repeated every 20 minutes. Last show at 10pm. Free entrance.

8.30pm “Lejn il-Milja taz-Zmien” – Historical Parades in period costumes depicting highlights from Gozo’s history, including the Roman, Arab, Norman, Knights of St.John, French, British and local rule. Departing from St.Francis Square and Republic street and proceeding towards Independence Square, Victoria. Animated tableaux together with a running commentary and visual projections will follow in Independence Square. Free seating facilities available.

9.00pm “Nisget Artna” an fun game combined with the live production of a gigantic Gozitan Pizza in Vajringa street, Victoria. Organised by the Ghaqda Dilettanti Gimgha l-Kbira.

9.00pm Youth Chillout Area featuring Airport Impressions in concert in St.Francis Square, Victoria.

A pre-concert warm-up and an after-concert party will be animated by local D.J.’s

Saturday 11th May 2013

Matinee programme:

9.00am An informative lecture on photography by renowned Gozitan photographer Daniel Cilia at St.Ursula Hall, Cittadella Centre for Culture & Arts, Gozo Citadel. Organised by the Gozo Photographic Association.

9.30am Departure of organised Cultural Tours.

Tour 1: Gozo’s Cultural Identity animated by Ray DeBono Roberts.

Tour 2: Gozo’s Rural Chapels animated by Anton F.Attard.

Tour 3: Giuseppe Briffa’s works of art in Gozo.

Tour 4: Victoria’s Old City and it’s quaint alleys by Charles Bezzina.

Tours 1 to 3 depart from the Victoria Bus Terminus while Tour 4 departs from Independence Square, Victoria (near Banca Giuratale). Pre-booking on 22156700 or info@gozoculture.com.

9.30am Hands-on mosaic- making experience for children and adults (session 1) in Savina Square, Victoria. Co-ordinated by Mary Portelli. Free participation.

10.00am Lecture commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Pope John XXIII’s encyclical – Pacem in Terris. Main Hall of the Bishop’s Curia in Republic street, Victoria.

12.30pm Lunch Time Musical Concert by violinist brothers Jean Noel & Pierre Louis Attard, at St. Barbara’s Chapel, Bieb l-Imdina street, Victoria.

1.00pm Tastes from Gozo – A buffet table with various delicacies from Gozitan recipes. St.John’s demi-bastion, Gozo Citadel.

Folk dance shows by the Ta’ Ciangura – San Lawrenz Folk Group. Tickets on 22156700 or info@gozoculture.com.

Evening Programme

Indoor Events

7.00pm A choral concert by Chorus Urbanus at San Gakbu Chapel, Independence Square, Victoria.

7.00pm An instrumental and vocal concert by Jacob Portelli (harp) and Georgina Gauci (soprano) at Savina Chapel, Savina Square, Victoria.

7.30pm A vocal and instrumental concert by Rosabelle Pavia (soprano) and (piano) at Ta’ l-Istilla Chapel (Franciscan Sisters), Palm street, Victoria.

7.30pm Gozo during World War II ” – a historical lecture by Charles Bezzina at the Cittadella War Shelters in Castle Hill, Victoria.

7.45pm A choral concert by Laudate Pueri Choir at St.George’s Basilica, St.George’s Square, Victoria.

7.45pm “Angelic Inspirations” – an animated soiree of music, song and dance featuring original music by Mario Caruana. Organised by the Don Bosco Oratory at the Bishop’s Curia Courtyard, Republic street, Victoria.

8.00pm Music from the Chapel by soprano Marouska Attard featuring sacred works by: Bach, Mozart, Fauré, Handel, Portelli. Gozo Seminary Chapel, Enrico Mizzi street, Victoria.

8.30pm A choral concert by Gaulitanus Choir at the Cathedral Church, Gozo Citadel, Victoria.

Other Events

7.00pm Open Day at the Ministry for Gozo, St.Francis Square, Victoria, with a possibility of viewing the building’s halls and offices. Local folk groups will perform dance shows in St.Francis Square, Victoria.

7.30pm Animated reading by actor Mario Micallef of excerpts from Dante’s “Divina Commedia” (translated in Maltese by Alfred Palma). Narrow street, Victoria. Free seating.

7.30pm “Immaculate” a short contemporary dance depiction of the dogmas and narratives associated with the figure of the Virgin Mary. Produced by the Naupaca Dance Factory at 23, Republic street, Victoria. Show will be repeated every 20 minutes. Last show at 10pm. Free entrance.

10.30pm Traditional folk music by various local groups in alleys and squares of the old part of Victoria.

Tal-Fuklar Folk Music in Independence Square (parvis of San Gakbu church).

Folk Singing (ghana) in Providence street.

Ta’ Saguna Folk Music in Castle Hill.

Ta’ Verna Folk Music in Charity street.

10.30pm A classical concert by ‘Harpeggios’ at the Cittadella Centre for Culture & Arts, Bieb l-Imdina street, Gozo Citadel.

10.30pm Gozo Drum Tribe – acoustic session in Triq G.P.F. Agius De Soldanis, Victoria.

Main Stage

8.30pm Staging of the concert version of the renowned rock opera “Gensna” with the participation of a live orchestra, soloist singers, choir and dance. Music by Paul Abela and lyrics by Ray Mahoney. Independence Square, Victoria – free seating.

11.00pm Chillout area at St.George’s Square, Victoria with the participation of local bands: The Quest; Divine Sinners and Cash & Band.

Sunday 12th May 2013

9.30am Hands-on mosaic- making experience for children & adults (session 1) in Savina Square, Victoria. Co-ordinated by Mary Portelli. Free participation.

10.00am Car Show in aid of Puttinu Cares, with the participation of Gozitan and Maltese car enthusiasts at Saint Augustine Square, Victoria (till 2:00pm).

10.00am Historical re-enactment of French and British garrisons leaving the Gozo Citadel and passing through Independence Square, Victoria, before departing back to Malta.

11.00am “Gozo during World War II ” – a historical lecture by Charles Bezzina at the Cittadella War Shelters in Castle Hill, Victoria.

6.00pm “Il-Klassi” – a musical comedy in Maltese – written by Peter Paul Grech, music by Antoine Mercieca and adapted by Joe Psaila. Artistic direction of George Mizzi. Narrow street (Triq id-Dejqa), Victoria. (A repeat performance of this production will take place on Sunday 19th May at 6:00pm at the same venue).

8.00pm Community Concert by the Youth National Orchestra directed by Mro. Joseph Vella at St.George’s Basilica, Victoria.

Other Attractions

“The man who …. Loved Gozo” – an exhibition of paintings by H.M. Bateman organized at the Ministry for Gozo Hall, St.Francis Square, Victoria, in collaboration with Heritage Malta.

“Works by Giuseppe Briffa (1901 – 1987)” – an exhibition of paintings organized at the Banca Giuratale Foyer, Independence Square, Victoria, in collaboration with Ta’ Pinu Basilica.

“duke of edinburgh room 36 ” – a contemporary art exhibition with the participation of artists Adrian Abela, Mario Abela, Victor Agius, George Mario Attard, Maxine Attard, Karen Caruana, Justin Falzon, Jimmy Grima, Teresa Sciberras and Ritti Tacsum and coordinated by Austin Camilleri. At the Culture & Identity Resource Centre – Sentinella Hall, Triq il-Foss, Gozo Citadel.

“Identita’ – objects of local crafts transformed into art” – an ethnographical exhibition organised by the Culture & Identity Resource Centre at the Cittadella Centre for Culture & Arts, Gozo Citadel.

“Sacred Art Biennale” – a collective art exhibition organized by the JPII Foundation at the Cittadella Centre for Culture & Arts – St.Ursola Hall, Triq Bieb l-Imdina, Gozo Citadel.

“Dar l-Artist” – a collective exhibition and sale of paintings by Gozitan artists and books by Gozitan authors in Savina Square, Victoria.

“Redemptione” – an sacred art exhibition organized by the Gozo Seminary on the occasion of the Year of Faith at the Sacred Heart Seminary Hall, Enrico Mizzi street, Victoria.

“Drawings” – an exhibition of paintings by Maxine Attard. Art .. e Gallery, Library street, Victoria. “Arredamenti Sagri” – an exhibition of sacred vestments and liturgical paraphernalia organised by the Franciscan Conventual Friars at St.Francis Church, St.Francis Square, Victoria.

Gozo Association for the Deaf (GAD) 25th Anniversary Celebrations: Saturday 11th May – Exhibition at GAD Premises, Sta.Domenica street, Victoria (8pm to 10pm) / Sunday 12th May – Open Day including face painting & animation for children, bazaar & exhibition, at GAD Premises, Sta.Domenica street, Victoria (8.00am to 10.00am & 2.00pm to 5.00pm).

Ghaqda Hbieb tal-Presepju Ghawdex – Malta – Open Day at the organisation’s official premises in Republic street, Victoria (beneath the Bishop’s Curia) (Friday – 5.30pm to 8.30pm / Saturday – 9.00am to noon / 5.00pm till midnight / Sunday – 9.00am till noon).

Il-Kafe’ tal-Barrakka – an original cafeteria set up specially for Notte Gozitana, serving a variety of delicacies and sweets. An initiative of the Institute of Tourism Studies (Gozo) at the Barrakka Terrace, Upper Republic street, Victoria.

Is-Socjeta’ Filarmonika La Stella – Muzika – Arti – Storja – an exhibition related to the main feats of the La Stella Philharmonic Society – lyric operas, art & culture and history at the Astra Theatre Foyer, Republic street, Victoria.

Is-Socjeta’ Filarmonika Leone- 150 Sena ta’ Storja – an exhibition related to the 150th Anniversary of the Leone Philharmonic Society at the Aurora Theatre Foyer, Republic street, Victoria.

Crafts Demonstrations : stone carving, tablet weaving & silver smithing on Saturday 11th May between 8.00pm and 10.00pm at ‘Prickly Pear’ in St.George’s street corner with Arcipriet Cassar street, Victoria (winner of the Craft Retailer of the Year – Ministry of Commerce).

Il-Hagar – Heart of Gozo Museum – Guided Tours of the museum on Saturday 11th May from 7.00pm onwards, including an exhibition “L-Arti fin-Newl” and roof entertainment – live band, free glass of wine and traditional Gozitan platters. Reduced entrance ticket: €3.00.

Heritage Malta sites at the Gozo Citadel – Archeology Museum, Folklore Museum, Natural Sciences Museum, Old Museum. Open free of charge on Friday 10th & Saturday 11th May between 7.00pm and midnight. A new Weaving and Peasant Costume display will be on show at the Folklore Museum.

Local Gastronomy & Crafts stands in Castle Hill, in collaboration with the Gozo Business Chamber.

Wirt Ghawdex Citadel sites – Saturday 11th May: 10.30am till 2:00pm & 5.30pm till 10.30pm and Sunday 12th May: 10.30am till 1.00pm.

Fun Train rides around Victoria: Organised by ‘Malta Fun Trains’ on Friday 11th, Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th May. Tickets from pick up & drop off point in Republic street (near Maltapost Office).

Flower & Plant Spring Show organised by the Agrarian, Industrial and Cultural Society of Gozo at the Villa Rundle Gardens, Republic street, Victoria.

Gozo Cathedral Museum.

Gozo Public Library.

CHILDREN’S AREA – Savina Square, Victoria

Animation – Children’s Characters – Games – Face Painting – Bouncing Castles.

Friday 10th May between 5.00pm and 11.00pm.

Saturday 11th May between 10.00am and 1.00pm & 5.00pm and midnight.

Sunday 12th May between 10.00am and 1.00pm.

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