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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 21 @ 09:00 - 17:00 L Lent to Easter Il-Ħaġar Gozo Museum Triq il-Karita`, Victoria, Gozo, Malta In its display on Level -1 of Il-Ħaġar Museum, again within a Gozo Minis- try initiative, the Gozo Philatelic So- ciety (GPS) is showcasing an assort- ment of covers and stamps related to the Lenten period, Holy Week, and Easter – with the probability of never having been displayed before in Malta. The GPS uses this space to host periodic displays of stamps that vary according to the season or the themes of major exhibitions held at the same museum. MARCH 28 @ 19:30 - 21:00 Schubert's Piano Sonatas: Poetry in Music Aula Mgr. G. Farrugia Victoria, Gozo Lecture-recital led by pianist Fran- cis Camilleri, with a special focus on Schubert's later works, particularly the intimate G Major Sonata. MARCH 28 @ 20:00 - 22:00 360 Sports Malta Premier – Gżira United FC vs Balzan FC Gozo Football Stadium Triq L-Imġarr, Xewkija, Gozo, Malta For the first time in Maltese football history, the 360 Sports Malta Premier League is bringing all the excitement of Matchday 27 to the picturesque island of Gozo. From Friday, March 28th to Mon- day, March 31st, the Gozo Stadium will host six thrilling matches, offering fans an unforgettable football experience. MARCH 29 @ 09:00 - 12:00 Eternity In An Hour – Fine Art Exhibition By Luca Cauchi Banca Giuratale Pjazza Indipendenza, Victoria, Gozo, Malta Join us for Eternity in an hour, a captivating fine art exhibition by Luca Cauchi. MARCH 29 @ 16:00 - 21:00 Fresh Finds Gozo Mercato - Spring Edition Mojo's Restaurant, Victoria Triq Fortunato Mizzi, Victoria, Gozo, Malta Blossom into Spring with Fresh Finds Mercato - A Celebration of Local Artist- ry! As spring breathes new life into Gozo, so does the Fresh Finds Mercato Spring Edition, inviting locals and visitors alike to an evening of creativity and communi- ty at Mojo's Restaurant in Victoria. MARCH 30 @ 07:30 - 12:00 Horse Racing Ta' Xħajma Horse Racecourse Triq ir- Rabat, Xewkija, Gozo, Malta On Sunday, March 30th, horses will race at the Ta' Xħajma horse track in Gozo, showcasing thrilling competition and exciting performances. MARCH 30 @ 08:30 - 20:00 L-Imsallab Fi Triqatna Xewkija Windmill, Gozo Xewkija, Gozo, Malta An exhibition organised by Għaqda Dillet- tanti Ġimgħa l-Kbira Għawdex whereby visitors will be able to trace the evolution of L-Imsallab fi Triqatna over the years, delve into its historical context, and experi- ence an exhibition of costumes, props, and scenery. 2 gozotoday | FRIDAY • 28 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.