There were a record number of participants and visitors for ‘Il-Wirja ta’ Santa Marija’ the annual agricultural show, held at the Villa Rundle Gardens in Victoria last Wednesday and Thursday.

The Ministry for Gozo said today that compared to last year, the total number of participants rose from 130 to 158. There was also a substantial increase in exhibits, which included produce, livestock, poultry and vegetables, from 3638 last year to this year’s 5065.

The largest increase in exhibits were in poultry, eggs and rabbits, which rose from 632 to 1,074.

The Ministry said that this shows the dedication and commitment of the organisational panel from within the Ministry for Gozo, which is headed by Anton F. Attard, so that it encouraged not only exhibitors from Gozo, but Malta as well.

‘Il-Wirja ta’ Santa Marija’ has been taking place in Gozo since 1855.

Photographs – Alain Salvary.

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