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FEBRUARY 21 @ 10:30 - 12:00 Int u Jien… Punt Salib Gozo Central Public Library St Francis Square, Il-Belt Victoria, Gozo, Malta Join us during the Easter season, for a six-week cross-stitching workshop for children between 8 and 11 years of age, with sessions on Saturday, entitled Int u Jien… Punt Salib. Children, together with their parents or guardi- ans, will learn the art of cross-stitch in a calm, mobile-free environment that encourages focus, creativity, and meaningful time spent together. Each session offers a relaxed and supportive space for fam- ilies to slow down, connect with one another, and create something lasting by hand. To attend, participants must reserve a place through email. FEBRUARY 21 @ 11:00 - 13:00 Hands-on Workshop Il-Ħaġar Gozo Museum Triq il-Karita`, Il-Belt Victoria, Gozo, Malta A Hands-on Workshop led by artist Clara Azzopardi, invites young par- ticipants to explore creativity through guided artistic activities. Designed to inspire curiosity and imagination, the workshop reflects Il-Ħaġar Museum's commitment to education, accessibility, and family engagement. Through in- teractive learning, children are encour- aged to connect with art and heritage in a meaningful and enjoyable way. Booking is mandatory. FEBRUARY 21 @ 12:00 - 13:30 Art Workshop: Cat In A Flowery Meadow Chrysalis Studio Viviani Court, Mġarr Road, Ix-Xewkija The popular art workshops with a fundraising initiative are back. This time, Chrysalis Studio is partnering with Carers for Abandoned and Stray Felines (CSAF), a local NGO that takes care of more than 300 cats at its sanctuary. Participants have the unique opportunity to create a beautiful yet very easy acrylic painting thanks to the guidance of a local professional artist. A portion of the sales will be donated to CSAF. One-on-one tutor- ship is provided. FEBRUARY 21 @ 18:00 - 19:00 Community Yoga Chrysalis Studio Viviani Court, Mġarr Road, Ix- Xewkija public is warmly invited to experience yoga-based move- ment sessions where everyone is welcome and no prior expe- rience is required. These thoughtfully guided classes offer a gentle yet enriching approach to movement, breath, and relaxation in a supportive environment. For your comfort and convenience yoga mats, yoga blocks, blankets, refresh- ments, and air conditioning are all provided—simply arrive as you are and enjoy the experience. FEBRUARY 22 @ 08:00 - 23:55 Is-Salib, Ġesù u Int Il-Ħaġar Gozo Museum Triq il-Karita`, Il-Belt Victoria, Gozo, Malta During this Lenten season, a large cross will be exhibited with a surrounding garden—a mod- ern yet traditional way of the Cross reflecting contem- porary life. The cross is dedicated to those facing difficult times, honoring the struggles of individuals and communities in today's world. It invites all who visit to pause in prayer and reflection, to walk in compassion, and to find hope amid suffering. Rooted in faith and shaped by present-day realities, the display serves as a reminder of Christ's journey, the shared weight of human hardship, and the promise of renewal that emerges through love, mercy, and solidarity. FEBRUARY 22 @ 09:00 - 17:00 Dija Il-Ħaġar Gozo Museum Triq il-Karita`, Il-Belt Victoria, Gozo, Malta This solo exhibition meditates on light in times of grief, hope, memory, celebration, and the mundane. The body of work on display reflects on how light weaves through humanity's lived experience. Azzopardi is drawn to the presence of light in two primary spaces: the home and the expanse of the sea. Indoors, it transforms a space into a sanctuary; outdoors, the sea's surface mirrors this play of light, constantly shifting. In her practice, Azzopardi explores how these motifs serve as met- aphors for her own experiences of light. Her work embodies its presence, offering a sense of refuge – a pause amid life's flux. The exhibition cap- tures these fleeting moments, reminding us that, in a world of constant change, light remains an anchor for reflection. FEBRUARY 22 @ 15:30 - 17:30 Love Me Tender Citadel Cinema It-Telgha tal-Belt, Il- Belt Victoria, Gozo, Malta A tender and intimate exploration of love, vulnerability, and emotional growth, offering a thoughtful look at modern relationships. As part of its cultural film programme, Citadel Cinema will host five specially curated cultural film screenings. Join us for an inspiring series that celebrates culture, creativity, and powerful story- telling on the big screen. FEBRUARY 26 @ 18:00 - 20:00 From Past Food To Future Food Pjazza Madonna Ta' Loreto Triq Simirat, Għajnsielem, Gozo, Malta The Gozo Regional Council invites the public to attend the official launch of Gozo as a European Region of Gastron- omy, a special event celebrating the island's rich culinary identity and vibrant food culture. This occasion will bring together local producers, industry ex- perts, and members of the community to explore Gozo's gastronomic heritage and its future through engaging discus- sions, live demonstrations, and curated tasting experiences. Attendees will also have the opportu- nity to sample a variety of selections offered by talented local producers, highlighting the authentic flavours and quality that define Gozo's unique food traditions. FEBRUARY 28 @ 09:30 - 12:15 A View art..e Gallery Library Street, Il-Belt Victoria, Gozo, Malta Renowned British artist Richard Cole returns for his third solo exhibition, presenting a captivating fusion of narrative and colour. Sunlit streets, his- toric façades, and everyday encounters unfold across his works, where archi- tectural detail meets human presence. In scenes like this, Cole captures the rhythm of lived experience—figures in motion, fragments of conversation, the warmth of place—rendered through luminous washes of colour and finely observed line. The result is a body of work that invites viewers to step into moments suspended between memory, travel, and imagination. What's happening in Gozo Did you know? Ta' Sannat lies in the south of the island of Gozo. The name is probably derived from that of an Arabic-Greek family that moved to Gozo from Sicily. Ta' Sannat is best known for the Ta' Cenc plateau on the edge of the village and its spectacular Ta' Cenc cliffs, the highest cliffs in Gozo. The plateau is typical Maltese garigue rich in flora and fuana. It is also the site of a number of prehistoric remains, including sparse remnants of L-Imramma Temple and three dolmens (made up of, a roughly shaped horizontal limestone slab supported on three sides by blocks of stone standing on end). The plateau overlooks the Hanżira valley, a natural gorge with steep rocky sides separating Ta' Sannat from the village of ix-Xewkija, of which there are excellent views. 2 gozotoday | FRIDAY • 20 FEBRUARY 2026 EVENTS