Tomorrow evening, a fish fair is being held in the colourful setting of Mgarr Gozo, between 6pm and 10pm. The ‘Eat Fresh Fish Fair’ is part of a campaign aimed at promoting the benefits of eating fresh fish as part of a healthy diet.

Eat Fresh Fish Fair: Cookery demonstrations, tastings & free boat trips

The Fish Fair will include several activities such as information session on underutilised fish species including chub mackerel (kavall), saddled seabream (kahli), gilthead seabream (awrat), European seabass (spnott) and European hake (merluzz), culinary lessons on the species mentioned above, including also a step by step guide on how to cook easy and tasty recipes at home.

There will be something for everyone to enjoy, with free tasting sessions, a kids area which includes the Little Fun Bus and there will also be free boat trips.

The Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture is inviting everyone to come along and enjoy an evening with a difference, maybe discover things you never knew about fish! Entrance is free and it is taking place on Saturday, the 27th of June.

The Eat Fresh Fish campaign is an EU co-funded project led by the Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture and supported by relevant stakeholders and project partners such as Ghaqda Koperattiva tas-Sajd, the Malta Chef Society, St. Peter Foundation, the Fishing Trawlers Association, fish4tomorrow, the Federation of Maltese Aquaculture Producers and Kooperattiva Nazzjonali tas-Sajd. The campaign is co-financed at 75% EU Funds and 25% National Funds.

Fresh fish is one of the healthiest foods suitable for all ages, and therefore it is an important part of everyone’s diet. Fresh fish is the major source of omega 3 fats, high in good quality protein and low in saturated fat. It is also rich in nutrients such as Vitamin D and selenium.

Photograph: Alain Salvary

Permalink: Eat Fresh Fish Fair: Cookery demonstrations, tastings & free boat trips