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3 gozotoday | FRIDAY • 28 FEBRUARY 2025 NEWS GozoToday is a weekly newspaper focused primarily on Gozo. It hopes to serve as a source of information on business, culture, entertainment and of course current affairs. Gozo has a special charm about it but it is also a bustling Island with an identity of its own. GozoToday is published every Friday and is available to numerous outlets in Gozo and on the ferries that carry so many visitors to Gozo from Malta and beyond. GozoToday MediaToday Co. Ltd, Vjal ir-Rihan San Gwann SGN 9016 EDITOR: PAUL COCKS Tel: (356) 21 382741-3, 21 382745-6 Website: www.maltatoday.com.mt E-mail: dailynews@mediatoday.com.mt CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 The Carnival's unpredictabili- ty and openness have earned it a reputation as the "Spontaneous Carnival" or even the "Grotesque Carnival," and for good reason. Taking place from tonight up to 4 March, the event may not be formally organised, but the Ministry for Gozo and the Local Council are working together to ensure the large crowds are safely managed. Gozo's 2025 Carnival beyond Nadur's spontaneity Gozo Minister Clint Camilleri announced an exciting schedule for the regional carnival, which will take place in the island's cap- ital, Victoria, from today to Tues- da 4 March. The carnival will feature a wide range of events, including parades and dances, over the four-day celebration. The festivities will culminate on Monday with var- ious celebrations across Gozo's villages, where the community will come together for an unfor- gettable cultural experience. Camilleri said that over 1,000 participants would be involved in the carnival, showcasing their tal- ents in 12 different categories, in- cluding four bands, large masks, and carnival floats. "The Gozo Carnival is not just about celebrating creativity and tradition, but it also provides a strong boost to tourism and local businesses," Camilleri said during a visit to the rehearsals last week. The carnival will kick off with a parade along Republic Street, where the public will be treated to a colourful display of music, costumes, and entertainment. Throughout the celebration, a variety of activities will take place across Gozo, with different lo- calities hosting their own special events. Special Malta Public Transport services for Nadur Carnival 2025 Malta Public Transport has an- nounced special services to facili- tate travel for those attending the Nadur Carnival. On Friday, a direct service be- tween Victoria and Nadur will run every 30 minutes from 20:00 to 00:00 hrs. In addition, a shut- tle service will operate between Mgarr Ferry and Nadur in align- ment with each scheduled ferry crossing, including extra sailings, from 19:00 to 00:00 hrs. After the carnival festivities, special ser- vices will depart from Nadur at 01:00 hrs, covering various local- ities across Gozo. Saturday will see an increase in service frequency, with the di- rect Victoria-Nadur link running every 15 minutes from 20:00 to 00:00 hrs. The shuttle service from Mgarr Ferry will follow the same sched- ule as Friday. Special services from Nadur will depart at 01:00 hrs and 02:30 hrs for passengers wishing to return home. On Sunday, the direct service between Victoria and Nadur will run every 30 minutes from 20:00 to 23:00 hrs, with special services departing from Nadur to all lo- calities at 00:00 hrs. In a bid to encourage sustainable travel, all personalised Tallinja Card holders can travel free of charge on Day, Night, and Spe- cial Services during the carnival. For those without a Tallinja Card, cash tickets are available at €3 per trip from the bus ticket machine, while Tallinja Direct route fares are €3.00 for cash payments on board or €1.50 with a personal- ised Tallinja Card. For more information and de- tailed schedules, passengers are encouraged to visit Malta Public Transport's official website. Exciting events planned for four-day regional carnival Photo: Ghawdex/Facebook Photo: Leon Joannes Ooms Photo: Leon Joannes Ooms