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JULY 12 @ 09:00 - 17:00 Dreams of Past and Present Citadel Cultural Centre Victoria, Gozo, Malta Dreams of Past and Present is a fine art and poetry exhibition by Casey Caruana. The exhibition delves into themes of nostalgia and longing, expressed through a compelling combination of visual art and poetic expression. JULY 12 @ 10:00 - 11:00 Making Music Fun Xewkija Volunteer Support Centre Xewkija, Gozo, Malta Making Music Fun invites participants to dive into the joy of music through creative expression and hands-on learning. Exper- imenting with sound to explore emotions, individuals are encouraged to find their unique voice. The program nurtures imag- ination, emotional connection, and artistic freedom, while also building coordination, discipline, and focus through structured practice. JULY 12 @ 14:00 - 16:00 Mindful Weaving Workshop: Safe Spaces, Strong Voices 88, Palm Street, Victoria 88 Triq Palma, Ir-Rabat, Gozo, Malta Part of the 'Together We Empower' pro- gramme, and funded by the Commission on Gender-Based Violence and Domestic Violence and the Parliamentary Secretar- iat for Reforms and Equality this project supports survivors of gender-based and domestic violence, their families, and allies. JULY 13 @ 09:00 - 17:00 Carmelo Mangion: Mystery and Modernity Il-Ħaġar Gozo Museum Triq il-Karita`, Victoria, Gozo, Malta This retrospective exhibition features extensively the art of Carmelo Mangion (1905-1997) who is one of Malta's leading pioneers of Modern Art. He left behind a rich patrimony exemplifying a modernist zeal and a creative vision. JULY 13 @ 09:00 - 23:00 Il-Madonna Tas-Sokkors - Jum Il- Festa Ta' Kerċem Parish Church Kerċem, Gozo, Malta Masses will be celebrated at:5:00 a.m., 6:00 a.m., 7:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., and 6:00 p.m.(Confession times: 6:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.) 9:00 a.m. Solemn Pontifical Mass led by His Eminence Cardinal Mario Grech, with participation by all parish priests for the occasion. JULY 13 @ 11:00 - 15:00 Għajnsielem Festa Rally Għajnsielem Football Club Għajnsielem, Gozo, Malta Join us for the Għajnsielem Feast Rally, get into the festive spirit and grab your feast fabric — see you there! Visit www. ghajnsielemlc.com/iljielisajfin for calendar of events. JULY 13 @ 12:00 - 18:30 Marċ ta' Filgħodu - Festa Kerċem 2025 Orvieto Square Kerċem, Gozo, Malta 12:00: The Sant'Antnin Band (Birkirkara) will begin the march from Orvieto Square 13:00: Parade from Avukat Anton Calleja street towards '8 ta' Lulju' centre 15:00: Synchronised show Afterwards the cele- brations will continue with the After Party. JULY 13 @ 20:00 - 23:00 I Love Xlendi - Hannah & Band Xlendi Bay Xlendi, Gozo, Malta Join us under the summer sky for an unforgettable evening of free live music, featuring Hannah & Band! JULY 14 @ 08:45 - 09:45 Read With Me Villa Rundle Gardens Triq ir-Repubblika, Victoria, Gozo, Malta Read With Me is a free weekly program designed for children aged 0 to 3 years and their parents or caregivers. It includes sto- rytelling, nursery rhymes, and fun activities aimed at developing children's literacy skills. Sessions are held every Monday from 08:45 to 09:45 at Villa Rundle, Victoria, Gozo, and are conducted in English. JULY 14 @ 09:45 - 10:45 The Magic of Stories Villa Rundle Gardens Triq ir-Repubblika, Victoria, Gozo, Malta The Magic of Stories is a free weekly program for children aged 4 to 7 years and their parents or caregivers. It features engaging storytelling sessions in English, designed to spark children's imagination and foster a love of books and reading. Stories are shared in a fun and motivating environment. JULY 14 @ 20:00 - 21:30 Closing Orchestral Concert St. George's Basilica Charity Street, Victoria, Gozo, Malta The Malta Philharmonic Orchestra under the direction of Mro Philip Walsh will perform a concert of works by Joseph Vella, Ralph Vaughan Williams, and Mgr Giuseppe Farrugia. JULY 14 @ 21:30 - 23:55 Marsalforn Mondays - Reboot Coast Marsalforn Mondays - Reboot Coast Marsalforn Bay Marsalforn, Gozo, Malta Join us under the summer sky for an unforgettable evening of free live music, featuring Reboot Coast! JULY 15 @ 17:30 - 23:55 Festa San Ġorġ Martri - Jum Il-Ħruġ Min-Niċċa St. George's Basilica Charity Street, Victoria, Gozo, Malta 5:30pm: Mass will be celebrated at the Par- ish Centre.Note: There will be no 7:00pm Mass. 7:00pm: A band march by La Stella Philharmonic Band from Taċ-Ċawla to St George's Square. 8:00pm: Traditional removal of the statue of St George (1839) from its niche. This masterpiece in wood by Pietru Pawl Azzopardi is the first titular statue in Gozo 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. 2 maltatoday | FRIDAY • 11 JULY 2025 EVENTS