Highlights from Gozo’s local feasts showcased in Qala Festival

A beautiful sunny Sunday morning in Qala, welcomed visitors to a feast with a difference – l-Festa Ghawdxija.It was a festival of art, culture and traditions that make up Gozo’s local feasts, organised by Ghaqda Briju San Guzepp – Qala, in collaboration with the Ministry for Gozo, and with the participation of feast committees from across the island.

The Minister for Gozo Dr Justyne Caruana visited this morning’s activities for the festival, the first time such an event has been held on the island.The many visitors to the festival, which was held on the main square in Qala, enjoyed band marches, fireworks, street decorations, crafts and traditional food, to name but a few.

Photographs by Alain Salvary