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11 gozotoday | FRIDAY • 28 AUGUST 2026 CULTURE Community recipe book returns with second edition Gozo General Hospital has launched the second edition of its community recipe book, promoting food, wellbeing and sustainability GOZO General Hospital has launched the second edition of Fil-Ġnien man-Nanna, a recipe book featuring recipes created and shared by members of the Sow, Grow, Unite community at the hospital. The publication promotes community participation, well- being and sustainability, while highlighting the benefits of growing and sharing food. The second edition was pro- duced through an ongoing col- laboration between Gozo Gen- eral Hospital, GLOBE Malta and Nature Trust-FEE Malta. Copies of Fil-Ġnien man-Nan- na are available from the Gozo General Hospital Head Office against a €5 donation. The hospital said proceeds will help support the commu- nity, sustainability and wellbe- ing initiatives behind the pro- ject. A night to remember in Ghajnsielem MUSIC, community and culture took centre stage in Għajnsielem on Monday evening as the St Jo- seph Band, Għajnsielem A.D. 1928, presented Beyond: A Mu- sical Journey in Pjazza Madonna ta' Loreto. The free concert, held on 25 August, brought together musi- cians, singers and soloists for an evening described "as one filled with exceptional music, energy and emotion." The concert featured vocalist Jolene Samhan and was con- ducted by Frankie Debono and Paul Rapa, with the St Joseph Band delivering a varied perfor- mance designed to bring audi- ences on a musical journey "be- yond" generations and musical styles. Organisers praised the musical director, soloists, singers, musi- cians and members of the band for their dedication and com- mitment, saying their passion and performances helped make the evening a memorable one. A special acknowledgement was also given to the audience. The organisers thanked every- one who attended and support- ed the concert. Held in Pjazza Madonna ta' Lo- reto, the event sought to under- line the role of music in bringing communities together. "Music brings us together. Music takes us Beyond," organisers said. Photo: Ghaqda Muzikali San Guzepp - Ghajnsielem A.D. 1928 The free concert, held on 25 August, brought together musicians, singers and soloists (Photo: Ghaqda Muzikali San Guzepp - Ghajnsielem A.D. 1928) The publication promotes community participation, wellbeing and sustainability, while highlighting the benefits of growing and sharing food