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16 MAY Wine Tasting Camp & Open Kitchen Dinner in Gozo Maldonado Bistro 18, Mons Luigi Vella Street Victoria, Gozo Guests will have the opportunity to sample seven Maltese and Gozitan wines cur- rently featured on the venue's wine list. The selection includes wines made from indigenous grapes such as Girgentina and Gellewza, alongside some of the finest wines available on the local market. The experience is enhanced by a 4-course dinner, mineral water, and a concluding coffee or tea. What's Included: • 4-course dinner: First Starter, Second Starter, Main, Dessert • Bottled water • Tasting of 7 different wines • Coffee and/or tea Hosted at Maldonado, this event promises a sensory, educational experience focused on local ingredients, wine pairing, and arti- sanal culinary methods. Guests can enjoy a live cooking session in an air-conditioned, open kitchen, while learning about the stories behind the food and wine served. This is an all-inclusive event with no added costs. 17 MAY Għajnsielem Pump Track 2025 – Racing Championship Ta' Passi Fields Għajnsielem, Gozo A high-energy event that invites spectators and participants to experience the excite- ment of competitive racing. The champi- onship is expected to bring speed, thrills, and community spirit to Gozo's pump track scene. 17 MAY LGBTI+ Gozo 10th Anniversary Conference and Party Triq Klula Kerċem, Gozo LGBTI+ Gozo will be celebrating 10 years of activism by hosting a conference and party, plus a screening of the Eurovision finale at the Santa Lucia Boutique Hotel in Gozo! Join us for a look back on the last decade of activism as we mark our achieve- ments, challenges, and a way forward for the next 10 years of activism in Gozo. The event will bring together activists, com- munity members, allies, stakeholders and supporters for a day of discussion and cele- bration. We will kick off with a conference that highlights the progress made over the past decade, including a panel discussion and interventions from LGBTQIA+ activ- ists about challenges the community faces here in Gozo. Following the conference, we will put on our dancing shoes for a lively party with performances, music, food, and a great time! Adults who attend the conference will be given a token to use for a free drink during the party. Finger foods will be available, along with beverages for purchase . We are also building an exciting line-up of artists who will be performing, so stay tuned for more details. We can't wait to celebrate with you! Santa Luċia Boutique Hotel 17 MAY Citadel Cultural Centre Victoria, Gozo Maldonado Bistro 18, Mons Luigi Vella Street, Victoria, Gozo An engaging solo performance by Jona- than Orchard, this one-man play prom- ises an immersive theatrical experience. Audiences are invited to step into a vibrant cabaret setting for a night of entertainment and storytelling. 20 MAY Cooking Class & Market Visit in Gozo Maldonado Bistro 18, Mons Luigi Vella Street Victoria, Gozo Participants will discover Maltese cuisine by visiting local markets to source fresh ingredients before returning to an open kitchen for a hands-on cooking class. Traditional dishes such as pastizzi and ftira may be prepared under the guid- ance of a local host who shares recipes inspired by childhood memories. The session concludes with a lunch of the dishes prepared, along with a glass of wine or beer. Attendees will also receive recipe copies and a small gift to take home. What's Included: • Lunch • Bottled water • Coffee and/or tea • Recipes to take home • One glass of wine or beer 22 MAY Because I Felt Like it Citadel Cultural Centre, Victoria, Gozo 'Because I Felt Like It' is a collection of hand felted artwork by Helen Anderson.It is a collection of pictures, sculptures, char- acters, necklaces and scarves made by the techniques of either Wet, Nuno or Needle felting. Helen has an eclectic style, some 2 gozotoday | FRIDAY • 16 MAY 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.