The cultural event, “Spring Colours” has just been launched and will take place in Zebbug, Gozo, between Friday, the 24th and Sunday, the 26th of April.

This event will include a festival of flowers and plants, musical entertainment, traditional food and drinks, with the traditional entertainment of fireworks.

During a press conference held for the launch, the Parliamentary Secretary for Public Dialogue and Information, Chris Said, praised the initiative of the Local Council, who had taken advantage of the benefits from the scheme of the Parliamentary Secretariat to allow the organisation of cultural events throughout the localities of Gozo and Malta.

The Parliamentary Secretary said that with the reform of the Local Councils, the Councils will be given in the future the responsibility to protect the rural and urban environment of their location together with their heritage, traditions and local folklore.

The Local Councils will be given the tools to promote the artistic talent and spur local culture. Among other areas the Local Councils will also begin work in is sports through collaboration with schools and sports clubs and the social field in conjunction with national agencies and in the field of education together with educational authorities.

Overall, to achieve the concept of sustainable places, the Local Councils will start working on long-term plans to ensure that by their decisions not only will the quality of life of residents be improved but they will also ensure a better future for generations to come.

The Mayor of the locality of Zebbug, Charles Saliba, said that this event is being held for the first time thanks to the aid scheme for cultural activities to local councils.

During the event traditional spring produce will be being cooked, along with traditional dishes of pie and the local dish with green beans. A stand of local honey will also be on display.

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