Xaghra in Gozo will once again be the backdrop for the opening event of this year’s 19th Malta International Fireworks Festival, next Friday, the 24th of July.

The Festival was announced by the Ministry for Tourism and the Malta Tourism Authority. It will be held over 4 nights, opening on Friday in Xaghra. Then on Monday, the 27th and Wednesday, the 29th in Mqabba, with the Grand Finale on Friday, the 7th of August, in Valletta, all events will get underway from 8.30pm onwards.

The organisers said that in Xaghra, the fireworks displays will be easily seen from Triq ta’ Hamet. Spectators will have the opportunity to watch three competitive pyro-musical shows along with traditional displays showcased by various fireworks factories.

In Mqabba, fireworks displays can be viewed from Triq il-Konvoj Ta’ Santa Marija. Spectators will see two competitive pyro-musical shows along with traditional displays by various fireworks factories.

The final location is in the Grand Harbour in Valletta. The displays can be viewed from Quarry Wharf in Valletta.

Spectators will see the Awarding ceremony of the pyro-musical shows, traditional displays, and the closing show to end the festival.

The organisers said that “various safety regulations will be followed” at each event.

Photo by Alain Salvary

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