The Minister for Gozo Dr Anton Refalo together with the Mayor of Gharb David Apap, today launched the eighth edition of Seher il-Punent Festival, that will take place between the 5th and 7th of December, 2014.
This theme for year’s special edition of the festival is Christmas and all the festivities that are associated with it.
It will be officially opened on Friday, the 5th of December, when the switch on of the Christmas Tree and Christmas lighting, as well as the opening of the Christmas market and Crafts Village.
Mayor David Apap announced that several activities will take place over three days.
The first night will focus on a re-enactment of the appearance of the angel Gabriel, following which the ‘Holy Family will start their journey to the Nativity Village – Bethlehem f’Ghajnsielem.
The evening will be animated with various activities including the participation of the Hebron Choir from Gharb, as well as the participation of The New Victorians.
A special attraction for the evening will be the participation of The Malta Records, as various national records will be challenged, such as the largest hamburger and the tallest tower of champagne glasses. There will also be an entertainment area for visitors to the festival
The Minister Anton Refalo thanked the Mayor for the organised initiative. While wishing the festival to be a success, the Minister also commented that it will help to attract a large number of visitors to the island.
David Apap on behalf of the Gharb Local Council thanked the Secretariat for Justice, Culture and Local Government, the Malta Tourism Authority, the Ministry for Gozo and all the sponsors for their help.