A reminder that this coming Sunday, the 12th of October, in celebration of the feast of Our Lady of Fatima, on the13th, a ‘Fjakkolata,’ – traditional fire illumination, will take place from 6.30pm onwards, on Ghar Ilma Hill, a magical setting of torch lights surrounding the heart of the quaint village of Santa Lucija, Gozo.
Details of this annual event were announced today by the Minister for Gozo, Dr Anton Refalo, which has been organised by the the Santa Lucija Administrative Committee, with assistance from the Ministry for Gozo.
This candlelight event attracts visitors from all over this island and has been taking place in the village for the last 30 years in celebration of the feast.
This year the Committee has decided to attempt a record during the evening candlelight spectacular and therefore the Malta Book of Records will be present for the event.
The following weekend the hamlet of Santa Lucija will hold a ‘Symphony of Lights Spectacular,’ featuring an open air concert by the Gozo Youth Wind Band under the direction of Mro. Joseph Grech in Pjazza Santa Lucija.
There will also be performances by Christabelle Formosa soprano, singers Kathryn Delaney and Christine Camilleri.
The Symphony of Lights event is being organised for the third year running and will take place on Friday, the 17th of October, from 8.30pm onwards.
A spectacular lights and fireworks display will enrich this unique event in one of the oldest Gozitan hamlets.
The Minister for Gozo, during his address, expressed his satisfaction for the organisation and work being done towards the event. He reiterated that the Ministry is always in favour of these initiatives, which help promote and encourage Maltese, as well as tourists to visit the island, even during the winter months.
Entrance to all events is free of charge, everyone is warmly welcome to attend.
Photos Top MGOZ/George Scerri and below by Joseph Xuereb: ‘Fjakkolata’ taken from different locations around the Ghar Ilma Hill.