Xandriku Street in Nadur will once again be the setting for the very popular Xandriku Fest – Nghixu Xandriku fl-Imghoddi – which is taking place next month

As the name of the Festival suggests, this very special evening will take visitors on a journey down through the years, reliving the rich history of this street.

Every year this event attracts hundreds of visitors, both locals and tourists and this year Xandriku Fest, is being held on Saturday, the 7th of July, with events getting underway from 7.30pm.

A Grand BBQ with a twist will be the highlight of the evening, taking place in the centre of this street. A French setting will dominate the BBQ banquet, giving visitors a glimpse of the years under the French rule and also of the presence of Napoleon the Great.

The rest of the street will feature more recent history, with exhibitions from the years under the rule of the British, including a number of military vehicles which will be on display

Several exhibitions will also be open, organised by several local groups who had once emerged from this street. The Kelinu Grima Maritime Museum will be open to the public free of charge for the evening of the Festival.

The organisers said that a history related, or cultural event in Nadur would not be complete without including the Carnival…….

So along the street, visitors will be able to see different Maskarati from the Nadur Spontaneous Carnival, which is followed with such enthusiasm by both locals and foreigners.

Art in all its elements is also present within this street’s history. Renowned sculptors and artists such as Lazzru Pisani and Frangisk Saver Sciortino are known to have frequented this street.

The organisers remarked that Gozitan poetess Mary Meilak was so enraptured by the street’s beauty, that she dedicated one of her own poems to it. Her poem bears the street’s name, Xandriku.

Visitors to the Festival will not only find exhibitions, historic personages, food, and beverages, there will also be entertainment for all ages, including the popular game of Tombola, as well as various traditional games for children.

Musical entertainment will include popular music from the fifties, sixties and seventies. Live traditional folk music and dance will be another main attraction to look forward to during the evening.

Xandriku Fest is organised by Ghaqda Armar Triq Xandriku, in collaboration with the Nadur Local Council.

The organisers are inviting everyone to go along and enjoy what promises to be an entertaining and educational evening which is surely not to be missed.

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