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7 JUNE Sette Giungo Bullara Street Xagħra, Gozo, Malta You are invited to take part in a day of remembrance and national reflection: 9:30 AM – Memorial Mass in honour of the victims of Sette Giugno 10:30 AM – Wreath-laying ceremony to pay tribute to their sacrifice. 7 JUNE Like Father, Like Fun Xewkija Band Club Xewkija, Gozo, Malta Celebrate Father's Day with a special sensory play experience designed for children aged 1 to 4 years, accompa- nied by either one or both parents. This hands-on, interactive session invites little ones to explore a variety of themed sensory stations, encouraging creativity, curiosity, and connection through play. All stations dedicated to father's day, involving also some gentle music, each station is thoughtfully set up to stimu- late the senses while fostering bonding moments between children and their parents. Whether you're a dad, mum, or both attending, come ready to get a little messy and make meaningful memories together! 7 JUNE Honey & Bee Fest Villa Rundle Gardens, Triq ir- Repubblika, Victoria, Gozo, Malta Discover a sweet celebration featuring honey-inspired products, interactive arts and crafts, fascinating insights into honeybees and honey production, plus a variety of delicious offerings from local food vendours. 7 JUNE Honey & Bee Fest - Children's Activities! Villa Rundle Gardens, Triq ir- Repubblika, Victoria, Gozo, Malta Join Għaslina the Bee again for another Bee-autiful day! Don't forget to snap some photos with her and friends! Want chance to put on more fun designs! It's time for more face and handpainting! Crafting time! Try your hands at creating a totally Buzz-tastic Bee Headband with friends! 10 JUNE Cooking Class & Market Visit in Gozo Maldonado Bistro 18, Mons Luigi Vella Street, Victoria, Gozo, Malta Learn about Maltese cuisine by expe- riencing how it's made from market to table with this shared cooking class in Gozo. Walk with your cooking host to some local businesses to get your ingredients. Return to the open kitchen to prepare traditional Maltese recipes, which may include "pastizzi" and "ftira", under your host's guidance and instruc- tion. Finish with a lunch of your morn- ing's efforts. Your host shares some cooking from his childhood memories. You will be given the opportunity to discover and make some traditional Maltese recipes. This is a hands-on activity where guests will be expected to participate in the prepa- ration of some genuine home-made cooking! 10 JUNE Festa Tfal Fontana Fontana Parish Church Fontana, Gozo, Malta Another edition of Festa Tfal on Tuesday 10 June at 6:00pm. Mass for all children, followed by a chil- dren's MARCH with the statue, which starts from the church parvis and ends back on the parvis. Immediately afterwards, games for chil- dren on the parapet. A souvenir will be given to the children present. 10 JUNE Jum il-Belt Victoria 2025 Independence Square Victoria, Gozo Malta Join in celebrating Jum il-Belt Victoria 2025! Experience the heart and soul of Gozo as we come together to honour the rich history, culture, and spirit of Victoria. Don't miss this special evening dedicated to the vibrant capital of Gozo – a night to remember for locals and visitors alike. 12 JUNE Big Band Adventures Nadur Square Nadur, Gozo, Malta The Mnarja Philharmonic Society proudly presents Big Band Adventures, an exciting musical evening featuring special guest singers and a dazzling syn- chronised fireworks display, all under the direction of Mro. Joseph Grech. Don't miss this spectacular celebration of mu- sic, performance, and visual brilliance! 13 JUNE Inaugural Concert Teatru Astra, Triq ir-Repubblika, Victoria, Gozo, Malta This year, world-class violinist Carmine Lauri will headline the 28th edition of the Victoria International Arts Festi- val. Paganini's Violin Concerto no. 1 and Sibelius's Symphony no. 2 will be performed by the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra under the direction of VIAF's resident conductor, Philip Walsh. All VIAF concerts are free of charge, but seat reservations for the opening concert are advised by sending an email to info@ viaf.org.mt 13 JUNE BBQ b'Risq Il-Festa St. Margaret Square Sannat, Gozo, Malta Join in for an evening of tasty food and great fun, all while supporting our volun- tary organization's fundraising efforts for the Sannat feast this June. 19 JUNE The Phantom of The Opera Narrow Street, Triq Id-Dejqa, Victoria, Gozo, Malta Step into a night of enchantment under the stars! Join us for an unforgettable open-air screening of the timeless mu- sical masterpiece The Phantom of the Opera. It's a cinematic experience you won't want to miss! 2 gozotoday | FRIDAY • 6 JUNE 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.