Hondoq Bay will again be the backdrop for this year’s the tenth edition of Hondoq by Night Festival, taking place on Friday, the 8th of July.
Gozo Minister Clint Camilleri, while announcing the date, said that it is one of Gozo’s largest summer events.
“The Ministry for Gozo will be at the forefront of helping financially to set up such activities, which attract so many visitors to Gozo while generating domestic tourism. We are committed to continuing to invest in these events and strengthen them so that Gozo is the destination of choice for everyone throughout the year and not just in the summer,” he said.
The Minister stressed that this festival takes place against a background of a clear and strong message in favour of the environment – single-use plastic, which is a danger to our seas, will not be used during the event in order not to contaminate the area.
Minister Camilleri called on all those who enjoy our beaches to do so with full respect for the surrounding environment and not to dispose of waste, especially plastic and cigarette butts. He also thanked the Public Service workers who keep the beaches clean.
The Mayor of Qala, Paul Buttigieg, invited the public to attend and enjoy this event in the setting of a wonderful natural environment.
Noel Mizzi, one of the organisers of this festival, said that the line up of the Hondoq by Night Festival will include some of the best local artists, among them, Cash & Band and Djs Carlo Gerada, Ryan Spiteri, Micimago and Darco.
Tickets will be available at the entrance, the evening starts at 7pm and will go through to the early hours of Saturday morning.
As always, traditional flaming lanterns and special light effects will illuminate this beautiful bay throughout the evening, creating a magical atmosphere for visitors of all ages to enjoy.
This festival is being organised with the support of the Ministry for Gozo, the Ministry for Tourism, the Qala Local Council and the ‘Saving our Blue’ campaign.