This weekend, three different activities are being organised in Fontana, Gharb and Ghasri with the ultimate aim to promote local produce and craftsmanship,

The second edition of the Fontana Wine Festival is taking place this Friday, presented by Kummissjoni Zghazagh Fontana. Ghasri is once again hosting an evening of – Traditions: Wine, Olive Oil and Honey, while the Gharb Local Council is organising an innovative festival named Gozo Herb Fest – A festival which gathers herbalists and herb lovers together to celebrate and share their experiences with plant beauty, plant medicines, and plant cooking.

Speaking during the launch of these festivals, the Minister for Gozo Justyne Caruana said that the collaboration between the Ministry, Local Councils and voluntary organisations are bearing fruit, with many activities now being organised that promote the traditions and pastimes of our forefathers.

She added that through Ministry for Gozo incentives to organise these thematic festivals, “we continue to strengthen the voluntary aspect in Gozo as well as encourage the participation of young people within the community.”

The organisers thanked the Minister for Gozo for both the logistical and financial support towards making such activities a success and which also serve as a showcase for anyone who chooses to spend the weekend in Gozo.

Fontana Wine Festival – Friday, 20 September – Fontana Centre 8pm onwards

Wine, Olive Oil & Honey – Saturday, 21 September – Ghasri Square 7pm onwards

Gozo Herb Fest – Sunday, 22 September – Gharb Square from 9am onwards.

Photographs: MGOZ/Terry Camilleri

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