The seventh edition of ‘Lejlet Lapsi Notte Gozitana 2013’ kicks off this evening with events to suit all ages and large crowds are expected for the first night of this popular annual weekend event in Gozo.
The programme of events for tonight is as follow:
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.
CHILDREN’S AREA – Savina Square, Victoria
Animation – Children’s Characters – Games – Face Painting – Bouncing Castles.
Friday 10th May between 5.00pm and 11.00pm.
Other Attractions open over the weekend.
“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 (St George’s Square): “A Night at the Museum”. Guided Tours on Saturday 11th from 7 pm, including “L-Arti fl-Insi?” exhibition and roof entertainment: live band and free glass of wine. Special reduced price €3 Friday-Sunday.
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.