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MARCH 8 @ 9:00 – 17:00 Mgr Giuseppe Farrugia St George's Square, Victoria This is the year marking the first cen- tenary of the passing of Mgr Giuseppe Farrugia, one of Gozo's most eminent sons and benefactors, whose brilliance left an indelible mark on so many as- pects of the life of the Gozitan commu- nity. He is celebrated for his extraor- dinary intellect, visionary outlook, and unparalleled talents. To mark this important centenary, Il- Ħaġar Museum, in collaboration with a number of institutions, is presenting an exhibition which focuses on three exceptional facets of Mgr Farrugia's genius: his mastery as a sought-after orator, his brilliance as a composer, and his visionary work in design and architecture. TILL 31 MARCH @ 09:00 - 17:00 50 Years Young – Joseph Vella's Mass in D Op. 20 Il-Ħaġar Gozo Museum This year the evergreen and much- loved Mass in D by Joseph Vella celebrates the 50th anniversary from when it was composed in August 1975, with a first performance at St George's Basilica in July 1976. After Rev. George Frendo's First High Mass at the same Basilica, accompanied by the premiere of the Laudate Pueri Dominum cantata, both Mass in D and this cantata have had an uninterrupt- ed performance history during the St George's Feast Pontifical High Mass. The magnificent Mass in D is known all over the islands, with festa aficiona- dos and professional musicians flock- ing to St George's Basilica on the third Sunday of July to be entranced during its performance in the liturgy. This Mass has also had significant concert performances in Malta as well as at New York's Lincoln Centre, where it was received with tremendous enthusi- asm by patrons. MARCH 8 @ 09:00 - 12:15 Kaleido Scapes - In Celebration of Colour Arte Gallery Library Street, Victoria, Gozo, Malta Kaleido Scapes - In Celebration of Col- our is an artistic exhibition by Godwin Muscat Azzopardi. Kaleidoscope is a Greek word meaning beautiful shapes or forms. It is a natural progression in a work where the forms and colours evoke mostly tranquil moods. The viewer is invited to enjoy a blend of en- vironmental and atmospheric semi-ab- stract pieces. MARCH 9 @ 10:30 - 15:00 Alpaca Walk and Picnic Gozo Alpaca Walk Triq Ta' Sannat, Ix- Xewkija, Ix-Xewkija, Gozo, Malta Spend your Sunday with a trip to the Alpaca Farm! LGBTI+ Gozo is organis- ing an Alpaca Walk and Picnic for our community which will include walking along the Xewkia countryside with the alpacas and playing with the many ani- mals at this beautiful petting farm. MARCH 9 @ 13:00 - 16:00 Gozo Motorcross Championship Ta' Xħajma Motocross Racetrack Triq ir-Rabat, Nadur The Gozo Motocross Association is a dedicated Gozitan organisation providing fun and challenging races for motocross riders and fans on the island of Gozo, Malta. A first-class Champi- onship is organised between Septem- ber and May. During the racing season, many other events are held. MARCH 9 @ 16:00 - 18:30 Pellegrinaġġ tal-Ġublew bil- Kurċifiss Mirakoluż Ta' Ġieżu St Anthony of Padua Convent Triq Sant' Antnin, Għajnsielem, Gozo, Malta The Jubilee Pilgrimage with the Mirac- ulous Crucifix of Jesus will take place on the island of Gozo from Friday, March 7th, to Sunday, March 9th, co- inciding with the First Sunday of Lent. The pilgrimage will commence at 4:00 PM, departing from the Church of the Franciscan Friars and proceeding to the Archpriestly Church of Our Lady of Loreto in Għajnsielem. The Crucifix will be on display for worship at the Church of Sant'Antnin in Għajnsielem from the morning of Friday, March 7th, until noon on Sunday, March 9th. 2 gozotoday | FRIDAY • 7 MARCH 2025 EVENTS What's happening in Gozo Did you know? Ir-Rabat (Victoria) is the capital city of the island of Gozo. The name Victoria was given to the town in 1887 in honour of the famous British Queen's Golden Jubilee. At the same time, the town was raised to the status of a city becoming officially known as Citta' ir-Rabat (Victoria). Ir- Rabat (Victoria) embraces both the Citadel, the ancient fortified city at the centre of the Island, and the surrounding town old Rabat (meaning suburb in Arabic and Archaic Maltese) and its modern additions. Two main feasts are celebrated in ir-Rabat (Victoria): St. George's during the week preceding the third Sunday of July, and the Feast of the Assumption of Our Lady during the week preceding August 15th.